Equine Management

Catalog description

Students are introduced to the fundamental concepts in equine management. Students acquire an understanding of history, breed characteristics, skeletal anatomy, dentistry, and basic hoof care of horses. Students explore equine health management principles and practices, including a practical examination of equine nutrition, diseases, and vaccines. Students learn to identify lameness and differentiate  between various types of lameness. Foundation knowledge of equine husbandry and care is applied to an industry setting with the use of hands-on laboratories.