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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite(s): EQST 101 and ANSC 131 or permission of instructor The purpose of this course is to develop a thorough understanding of the adaptations of the equine body to the stress of exercise. Through a combination of lectures, discussions, outside readings, and laboratory demonstrations, the course will be an in-depth study of equine sports medicine and the application of exercise physiology to the training of horses.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite: MRKT 326 or permission of the instructor This course involves discussions of the economic, structural, cultural, and political factors impacting marketing functions in equine business enterprises. Advertising and promotion, determining prices for breeding fees, boarding and training services, as well as the application of market research design and methodology in establishing equine-related businesses will be among the topics covered.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite: EQST 122 or 124 This is a course designed to provide a student with the understanding and experience of preparing for large competitive horse shows. Riding and training techniques, conditioning methods, home stable, and travel horse care, as well as proper show grooming of horses for various types of horse show competitions will be a major focus in this class.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite: EQST 322 or 324 Students will work with freshmen and sophomores in teaching basic skills in equitation, ground obedience training, use of training equipment, and basic progression in horsemanship.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisites: EQST 202 and 232 This course provides a practically-oriented approach to the common practices and problems involved in operating an equine breeding program. From a review of basic reproductive physiology to designing breeding and teasing programs, the primary emphasis of the course is to broaden the student's knowledge in the latest developments and techniques used in breeding horses. Other topics include artificial insemination, mare and foal care, syndications, breeding farm economics, and others. Field trip(s).
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite: EQST 401 or permission of instructor This course is designed to develop skills for teaching and training concepts for equitation, jumping, dressage, and performance horses. Students will organize, prepare, present, perform, and teach training exercises, ring figures, and riding skills. Utilization of classroom information will be applied through organizing and conducting individual and group lessons, under the guidance and supervision of a class instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisites: EQST 201, 231 This course covers the application of feedstuff analysis, diet evaluation, nutrient utilization by horses and selection of appropriate feeds for horses of diverse nutritional needs will be covered.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course is intended to provide practical experience in the operation, application, and maintenance of farm equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, spreaders, cultivators, disks, plows, water implements, elevators, combines, and trailers.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course focuses on farm structures in relation to construction design, application, efficient operation, energy efficiency, and maintenance.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Prerequisite: EQST 322 or permission of the instructor Students will be assigned horses that are basically broke and progress them through standard procedures to a finished product. They will learn to develop peaks, camouflage weaknesses, and accent strengths. (Offered only during the fall.)
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