Welcome to Horse Adult Leader Training and Educational Resource (HALTER) Level Four! This course is part of a four course series for adult volunteers working with youth in the horse industry or anyone that wants to learn more about equine science and how to use this knowledge in youth programs to foster positive youth development. These courses can be taken in any order, based on your background and areas of interest.

Once you have successfully completed the lesson, and their associated requirements, you will receive a certificate of completion. The fee for the 12 month subscription for this course is $25 or $75 if you purchase all 4 HALTER courses. If you purchase all 4 HALTER courses, enter the code 4Halter. And from now until December 31, 2025, the course if 50% off when you use the code HolidaySpecial.
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HALTER Level Four Learning Objectives
Objectives of this lesson includes:
- Understand the benefits of horses for youth
- Learn the career opportunities in the horse industry
- Identify ways to enjoy and be involved with horses even if you cannot own one
- Understand how to find a horse who fits a persons needs
HALTER Level Four Requirements
A certificate of completion is awarded to learners who complete the following lesson sub-sections and achieve an 80% proficiency on each assessment/quiz.
- Benefits of Horses
- Career Opportunities with Horses
- Enjoying Horses without Owning One
- Selecting the Best Horse for Youth
This course is displayed using the online course tool known as Moodle. You will need to create an account and register with Moodle to view and participate in this and other equine courses offered by eXtension. If you have not already done so, after completion of HALTER Level 4, please provide feedback about your learning experience.
Once you have completed this lesson, check out the other HALTER lessons and other courses offered by eXtension Horses.

