Equine Management Minor
(18-20 credits required)
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Course# |
Name |
Credits |
Description |
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AS 104 |
Introduction to Horse Management |
2 |
Basic principles in caring for horses, and introduction to the horse industry. |
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AS 105 |
Light Saddle Horses |
1 |
Breeds of horses, gaits, grooming, equipment, diets; basic instruction with suitable equipment |
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AS 220 |
Equine Nutrition |
3 |
Basic principles in equine nutrition focusing on the how to best feed the horse to meet its nutritional needs. |
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AS 213 |
Equine Health and Diseases |
3 |
Study of equine vital signs, first aid, and wound care, as well as the function of the integument and immune systems. |
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AS 365 |
Horse Production |
3 |
Feeding, breeding and management principles for horses. |
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AS 370 |
Stable Management |
2 |
Addresses skills needed to manage an equine facility for training, boarding, or reproductive purposes. |
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AS 420 |
Reproductive Management |
3 |
Study of the reproductive systems of the mare and stallion, including detailed anatomy and physiology, and behavior of each gender. |
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AS 494 |
Equine Internship |
1 |
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Electives |
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AS 110 |
Yearling Halter Training |
1 |
Practicum in techniques and strategies for handling and training a yearling horse |
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AS 210 |
Two-year-old Saddle Training |
2 |
Practicum on proper progression and safety of teaching a horse to accept a saddle, rider, bridle restraint and reining principles |
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AS 492 |
Special Topic--Draft Horses |
1 |