Equine Science Courses (EqSc)

141. Horsemanship . One semester hour. (3 lab)
Principles and techniques of Western and English horsemanship. Functional anatomy, selection and care of tack. Animal care and grooming techniques. The role of riding in lifelong human physical fitness. Available for physical education credit. May be repeated once for credit. Class size limited to 15 per section. Animal use fee: $25.

241. Advanced Horsemanship . Three semester hours. (1 lecture, 4 lab)
May be taken concurrently or after EqSc 141. Refinement of equitation skills. Students will enroll in sections based on equitation skills as determined by a riding test. Class size limited to 15 per section. Animal use fee: $40.

342. Equine Nutrition . Three semester hours. (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Nutrition of the horse with emphasis on ration formulation, forage and
hay quality and digestive disorders.
Prerequisite: AnS 307, PlS 326. Lab fee: $15.

343. Equine Reproduction. Three semester hours. (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Management of reproduction in the mare and stallion to include puberty management, estrous cycles, mare and stallion reproductive management, artificial insemination, ultra-sound and palpation, foaling care and rebreeding.
Prerequisite: AnS 311. Lab fee: $15.

344. Veterinary Techniques in the Equine. Three semester hours. (2 lecture, 2 lab)
Diseases, parasites and common ailments specific to the horse. Treatment of colic, laminitis, proper hoof care will be among the topics covered. Occasional field trips required. Lab fee: $15.

345. Horse Training. Four semester hours. (1 lecture, 6 lab)
Techniques of horse training. Students will be responsible for developing a two-year old for riding. Emphasis on behavior modification, imprinting, and techniques involved in finishing a young horse. Prerequisite: EqSc 341. Class limited to 15 students. Animal use fee: $40.

441. Stable Management. Three semester hours. (2 lecture, 3 lab)
Principles of stable management to include stable design, records and reports, equine law, labor management, customer relations, marketing and equine care in confinement.Field trips required. Prerequisites: AEc 219, AMc 315 or 425; EqSc 341.