animal traction training
Gain mastery in animal traction for optimal output on a 5-acre farm. The course covers choosing and training draft animals, selecting implements suited to soil and climate, organising seasonal workloads, ensuring animal welfare and safety, and reducing fuel expenses through dependable, low-tech field power solutions. Participants will develop practical skills for sustainable farming productivity.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches selection of suitable draft animals and equipment, planning of daily and seasonal tasks for a 5-acre farm, and maintenance of healthy, safe, productive teams. It covers animal welfare, nutrition, hoof care, first aid, safe hitching methods, load limits, team handling, training routines, harness and tool upkeep, and efficient task scheduling for year-round low-fuel field operations.
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Develop skills
- Draft animal selection: pick appropriate species, yokes, and harnesses for your 5-acre farm.
- Seasonal traction planning: arrange field tasks, rest periods, and rotations for maximum yield.
- Welfare and health care: provide nutrition, protection, and monitoring for enduring working animals.
- Safe field operations: perform hitching, driving, and load carting using low-risk techniques.
- Progressive team training: prepare pairs of draft animals for steady, composed fieldwork.
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