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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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AGRI 232 - Equine Management
PROGRAM: Agriculture
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Compare and contrast draft horses to light horses. Stable and pasture management, conformation, and safety.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe ideal horse conformation and modern horse breeds with consideration of their uses.
- Know terminology commonly used.
- Demonstrate skills to successfully manage a stable or farm.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Terminology
- Evolution
- Breeds
- Conformation/Horse Selection
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Movement
- Safety in horse handling
- Facilities/Barn and Farm Setup
- Grooming
- Care and health/First Aid
- Feeding Management
- Stable and Pasture Management
- Harness - Parts and Fitting
- Driving a team of two
- Equipment Needed
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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