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1.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of EQS 396 and will introduce students to re-schooling horses for combined training events. Students will learn to evaluate horses for their intended use, deal with problem horses, adapt exercise programs for individual horses, and appreciate the roles of Technical Delegates and course designers. Rules of the United States Eventing Association will be covered. Prerequisites: EQS 396 or consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
A series of mini-courses rotating in a two-year sequence covering topics related to equine farm management. Topics may include: equine marketing, the racing industry, equine research, equine taxes and laws, and equine insurance. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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2.00 Credits
This course is essential to students pursuing a career in Horse and Riding Instruction. The Conditioning and Advanced Training class would be a more in depth continuation of EQS 311 Training Horses. This course will help students fulfill their desire to learn more about conditioning and training horses for competition. The purpose of this course is to better prepare the graduate for a career with competition show horses. Through this in depth look at conditioning and training, students who are considering a career in the world of horse training will be better able to serve the needs of their employers and clients. Furthermore, those students wishing to be riding instructors will have a better understanding of how to help their pupils achieve maximum performance from their horses. This class would be offered as an elective for students who wish to enter the fields of training or riding instruction. Prerequisites: EQS 311 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
This course is based on supervised placement in a community agency providing mental health services that include equine assisted learning. An appropriately credentialed (i.e., M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D.) mental health professional employed by the agency will serve as the student's site supervisor; a Midway College faculty member will serve as faculty supervisor. The work the student engages in will provide practical experience to complete knowledge obtained in the classroom and offer the opportunity to gain and practice professional skills and explore career options. Prerequisites: EQS 300.
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2.00 Credits
In this clinical experience the student may be assigned to an equine therapy practice in the area to observe and assist. They are expected to apply skills learned. Completion of a research paper is required in this course. A variety of settings may available, such as hospital, racetrack, sport horse, and farm sites. Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the Equine Therapy Program.
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2.00 Credits
Under the supervision of an equine therapist, the student will be expected to carry out therapeutic treatments in a clinical setting. A different setting than experienced in Clinical Education II may be available. Two research papers will be completed and presented to satisfy this requirement. Prerequisite: Consent of the Director of the Equine Therapy Program.
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2.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the legal aspects of the equine industry including purchase, sale, training and breeding contracts, and syndication agreements. Also included are sections on insurance and liability, employer obligations, interstate and import regulations and the regulation of breed organizations, and pan-mutual racing Also included are discussions on federal income tax laws and their impact on horsemen. Designated critical thinking. Prerequisite: EQS 321.
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2.00 Credits
The Senior Project Courses are the culmination of a student's undergraduate education integrating a liberal arts education with competency in equine studies. Students will be required to complete an independent research project related to the horse industry. Prerequisite: Senior standing. Designated critical thinking.
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1.00 Credits
This capstone course summarizes the student's educational experience in Equine Studies at Midway College and prepares her for a leadership role in the equine industry. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Immersion in authentic French culture and language through work with videos, audio CDs, and texts using real conversations and works of literature. Active participation in pairs and small groups and whole class discussions leads to high novice or intermediate-low level of proficiency in speaking, listening, comprehending, reading and writing French. Prerequisite: completion of, or concurrent enrollment in ENG 101. This course may be used to fulfill three semester hours of the General Education Arts and Humanities requirement.
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