A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having extensive knowledge of the horse. This Horse Care Management course will provide you with a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. The course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in your choice of Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. You will learn several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and training principles. You will also be encouraged to complete activities on your own in the horse industry designed to enhance and reinforce the lesson's principles if they are undertaken. Completing this intensive course will prove your dedication to the well-being of horses and affirm that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.
Instructor(s):Meg Anema
Meg Anema holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University. Anema, a certified Career and Technical Education instructor, has taught courses in Equine Science, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science for over 10 years. She grew up training horses and has years of experience as a breeding farm manager, equine A.I. technician, and equine events coordinator.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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Lesson 1
- Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics
- Domestication/Development of the Horse
- Form to Function
- Definitions of Movement
- Teeth and Age Determination
- Feet & Hoof Care
- Horsemanship and Equitation
- Basic Handling of Horses
- Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management
- Review of Disease
- Normal Health Parameters & Signs of Disease
- Common Infectious Diseases
- Parasite Management
- Digestive System Disorders
- Miscellaneous Diseases
- Wound Management and First Aid
- Horse Management III: Equine Nutrition
- Review of the Horse's Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
- Review of the Basic Nutrients
- Animal Factors Affecting Nutrition
- Feed Factors Affecting Nutrition
- Feeding Factors Affecting Nutrition
- Feed-Induced Diseases
- Horse Training Principles (Option 1)
- Introduction to Equine Behavior
- Patterns of General Behavior
- Social Behavior
- Intelligence/Factors Affecting Learning
- Foundations in Horsemanship
- Principles of Training
- Horse Breeding (Option 2)
- Basic Principles in Selective Breeding
- Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
- Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
- Breeding Management of the Mare
- Breeding Management of the Stallion
- Management of Pregnancy & Parturition
- Reproductive Failure
- Principles of Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer
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