Equine Management Minor
(18-20 credits required)

Course#

Name

Credits

Description

AS 104

Introduction to Horse Management

2

Basic principles in caring for horses, and introduction to the horse industry.

AS 105

Light Saddle Horses

1

Breeds of horses, gaits, grooming, equipment, diets; basic instruction with suitable equipment

AS 220

Equine Nutrition

3

Basic principles in equine nutrition focusing on the how to best feed the horse to meet its nutritional needs.

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.

AS 365

Horse Production

3

Feeding, breeding and management principles for horses.

AS 370

Stable Management

2

Addresses skills needed to manage an equine facility for training, boarding, or reproductive purposes.

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.

AS 494

Equine Internship

1

 

Electives
     

AS 110

Yearling Halter Training

1

Practicum in techniques and strategies for handling and training a yearling horse

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

AS 492

Special Topic--Draft Horses

1