AG 166 - Equine Evaluation and Selection

Institution:

Dodge City Community College

Subject:

Description:

(3 Credit Hours) This course will allow a student to develop competencies in judging. Placement and evaluation of horses will take place in both noncompetitive and competitive situations. In addition, the student will gain valuable skills in oral communication and written preparation of reasons related to placement and evaluation of animals. The student should, after completing this course, be able to place a class of horses and defend his/ her placing to a trained evaluator and judge at horse shows. The student should be able to justify his/her placing of halter and performance horses using acceptable terminology and be able to place horses based on conformation, breed characteristics, manners, disposition, way of going, muscling, etc.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dc3.edu

Phone Number:

(620) 225-1321

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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