Equine Sciences I

Length: 1 semester
Grade Level: 9-12, Adult
Cost: $300
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Equine Science I explores the basic concepts regarding horses, donkeys and mules.  The course discusses equine physiology, genetics, reproduction, digestion and basic equine health.  Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge to successfully complete the equine science II course, and explore potential careers in the equine industry.

Lessons

  • EQ101 Brief History of the Horse
  • EQ102 World and US Distribution of Horses
  • EQ103 U.S. Equine Industry
  • EQ104 Classifications and Types of Horses
  • EQ105 Parts of a Horse
  • EQ106 Importance of Age
  • EQ107 Colors and Markings
  • EQ108 Marking and Identifying Horses
  • EQ109 Examining Horses for Unsoundness
  • EQ110 Judging Horses
  • EQ120 Basic Horse Genetics
  • EQ130 Donkeys and Mules
  • EQ140 Feeding Horses
  • EQ160 Skeletal and Muscular System
  • EQ170 Knowing about Equine Internal Parasites
  • EQ171 Controlling Internal Parasites in Horses
  • EQ172 Functional Anatomy of Equine Digestion
  • EQ173 Equine Feedstuffs and Nutrient Costs
  • EQ174 Aspects of Equine Exercise Physiology
  • EQ175 Understanding Mare Reproductive Physiology
  • EQ176 Stallion Reproductive Physiology
  • EQ177 Understanding the Equine Hoof
  • EQ178 Using Body Condition Scoring in Horses
  • EQ179 Putting Together Equine Conformation
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