Equine Science

Great Things To Learn This Week

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Week 2: April 13-17

Soundness & Blemishes

Learning Goal:

This lesson will assist you in identifying possible soundness and blemish issues that horses may have. Focus on identification, prevention, and treatment of these common ailments.

Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours

Learn & Practice:

  • Watch this video on horse laminitis.
  • You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
  • Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.


Week 3: April 20-24

Equine Science

Equine Internal Parasites

Learning Goal:

This lesson will assist you in identifying signs of a possible internal parasite problems in horses and the most effective method of both preventing and treating this problem

Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours

Learn & Practice:

  • You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
  • Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.

Week 4: April 27 - May 1

Equine Science

Equine Stallion Reproductive Physiology

Learning Goal:

This lesson will assist you in understanding stallion reproduction procedures and proper care that should be taken during breeding season for both the stallion and the handlers.

Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours

Learn & Practice:

  • You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
  • Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.

Week 5: May 4-8

Equine Science

Foaling

Learning Goal:

This lesson will assist you in the process of foaling. It will identify signs that the mare is close to foaling, how to monitor her condition, and steps that should be taken after birth.

Estimated Time for The Week: 3 hours

Learn & Practice:

  • You can find the needed reading material and assignments in Canvas.
  • Be sure to contact your instructor with any questions.

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