Surveys horse breeds, their functions and uses. Addresses horse conformation facilities, basic feeds and feeding. Includes study of principles of horse nutrition. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces or updates current issues in the equine industry. Requires participation in workshops, attendance at seminars, and/or presentations on topics related to equine health, equine management, and/or stable management. May be repeated for credit under different topics. Lecture 1-2 hours per week.

Introduces the concepts of horse-related small business management and marketing appropriate to horses as a profit making business. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Introduces the basic care of horses. Includes techniques of grooming, braiding, bandaging, equipment care and maintenance, and basic first aid. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

Introduces the identification, treatment, and prevention of equine lameness and footcare. Emphasizes a thorough but practical working knowledge of the principle equine foot ailments and their treatment. Lecture 2 hours per week.

Covers diseases affecting equine species. Includes symptoms, care and prevention, treatment of the major diseases and problems affecting horses, terminology, and the application of basic nutritional principles to equine feeding. Includes the evaluation of common feeds for nutritional content and formulation into balanced rations. Teaches breeding systems, breeding contracts, and accurate recordkeeping. Stresses reproductive anatomy, physiology, and horse genetics. Lecture 3 hours per week.

Introduces the design and maintenance of horse facilities to include construction considerations in the areas of equipment selection, pasture management, and breeding. Introduces stable building and maintenance as well as jump construction. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EQU 140 Fundamentals of Equitation (3 cr.)

Introduces the basics of proper position at the walk, trot, and canter for the beginning rider.   Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EQU 141 Intermediate Equitation (3 cr.)

Emphasizes securing the rider's position on the flat and over fences, with further exposure to jumping. Prerequisite EQU 140 or demonstrated basic control over a horse ridden in a group.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EQU 142 Advanced Equitation (3 cr.)

Provides practical show experience in a competitive setting to include halter, showmanship, dressage, and performance classes. Prerequisite: EQU 140 or demonstrated basic control over a horse ridden in a group.  Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EQU 195-295 Topics in Equine Management

See General Usage Courses.

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