FAQs
HANDLER CERTIFICATION
HOW DO I TAKE MY TEST IF I DON’T LIVE NEAR YOU?
Because we offer everything online, you will send short video clips using your phone throughout the course. Your final test will be handled the same way. Just send us videos and we’ll take care of the rest!
ARE THERE ANY RENEWAL FEES?
As far as cost for your Handler Certification; there is just the one time enrollment fee. Each year, reoccurring on the date of your certification, you will be required to send updated logs. You then will be considered an “active handler” or “inactive handler”. Every two years you will be required to send in a new TB test, and every five years you will be required to send in an updated federal background check.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE HANDLERS AT THE SAME LOCATION?
The cost to include multiple handlers, all 18 years of age +, is still going to be $500 per person. You will be able to include the registration for one therapy horse with each handler certification, and again, there is no renewal fees once you have purchased the certification course.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE HORSES?
We have to keep track of each handler and all the documentation, submission and test results. It requires a lot of our time and effort to track each horse so that you are kept up to date.
DO I HAVE TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM EACH YEAR?
No. You do not take the entire exam each year, but you are required to turn in logs of your handling throughout the year. After two years, you will be required to send an updated negative TB test; after five years, you will be asked to renew your federal background check.
HORSE REGISTRATION
IS THE $75 COST FOR EACH REGISTRATION LEVEL?
No. The $75 to register your horse alone, covers the first year of registration from the date of purchase. If you have already been making visits and have documentation with all the required information for visits, visit hours and training hours - your horse can move through the registration levels and tests. The $75 cost covers your entire first year; one year from your purchase date - the renewal cost is $35 per horse, regardless of the level they are registered at.
DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR MULTIPLE HORSES?
We are not able to offer multiple discounts. We have to keep track of each horse and all the documentation. It requires a lot of our time and effort to track each horse so that you are kept up to date.
HOW WILL I DO THE FINAL LEVEL REGISTRATION TEST IF I LIVE FAR AWAY?
FaceTime, YouTube, etc! We have found that using the internet to send videos and or doing a live feed or chat works very well. You will also be required to send in progress videos during the course, as well as documentation of visits and logs.
CAN I DO A REGISTRATION TEST AT SEVEN OAKS FARM?
Yes! You are welcome to come here to perform your registration test. If you would like to proceed with this option, please email us and we will work through details of your visit and test. There will be various requirements depending on the level of registration you are trying to achieve.