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4.00 Credits
48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.........................4 credit hours Provides the student with an introduction to the horse industry. Topics will include history, breeds, selection, identification, anatomy (health,) and basic management techniques and theories related to horses and horse facilities. Laboratory exercises will supplement lecture presentations.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AGEQ2305; AGAH1443, AGEQ2311 32 lecture hours + 64 laboratory hours........................ 4 credit hours Reproductive anatomy, physiological functions, and common management practices related to equine reproductive facilities. Lecture portion of this course is conducted in the first 6 weeks of the semester with emphasis on anatomy and physiology of the mare and stallion as it relates to management for maximum reproductive efficiency. Basic principles of artificial insemination,embryonic development, parturition, and care of the pregnant mare and newborn will be discussed. Semen collection, evaluation, and shipping will also be discussed. The lab portion is the remainder of the semester, and consists of students working on well respected breeding farms in the area.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AGEQ1315 16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.........................2 credit hours A study of the advanced concepts in evaluation and selection of horses. Students in this course will be part of the horse judging team and participate in judging contests on a state and national level. Students will also learn how to organize a judging contest, perfect oral reason presentation and learn to judge other's oral reasons. Students must be enrolled in this course to travel with the judging team.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: AGEQ1319 16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.........................2 credit hours Instruction in advanced horsemanship skills including cues, lead changes, head set, side-pass, and pivots will be given. Emphasis will be given to proper use of cues, legs, and seat during maneuvers; as well as proper training concepts and methods of working horses for specific performance areas.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AGEQ1300 16 lecture hours + 32 Laboratory hours....................... 2 credit hours Advanced equitation skills in English equitation. Topics will include suppling exercises for the horse and rider, ground pole exercises to gain Strength and stability, in addition to exercises in stride length and rhythm.
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3.00 Credits
48 lecture hours.............................................................3 credit hours Instruction in the management of the equine business will be discussed. Topics will include record keeping, insurance and liability, promotion and sales, as well as employer relationships. Lectures will be supplemented with industry speakers and students will complete an in-depth business plan of their choice.
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3.00 Credits
48 lecture hours.............................................................3 credit hours Course will present advanced concepts in horse production and management. Topics include advanced anatomy, physiology and nutrition of the horse as it relates to exercise and fitness. Discussion will focus on techniques and theories related to management of the horse for athletic events.
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3.00 Credits
16 lecture hours + 272 practicum hours........................3 credit hours Meets 8 weeks during the summer. Departmental approval required for registration in this course. Each student will be placed in the horse industry under the supervision of a prominent person who specializes in the student's main areas of interest. The student'sindustry training will be supervised by the instructor as well as their immediate supervisor on the job. This course serves as the external or capstone experience.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: AGEQ1401; AGEQ1319 16 lecture hours + 144 laboratory hours.......................4 credit hours A study of advanced concepts in equine behavioral patterns that is relevant to specific performance training strategies. Emphasis will be given to safety, and different training methods involved with working a young horse. Students will use a systematic approach to training a two-year old horse from the ground to working specified maneuvers and patterns.
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4.00 Credits
48 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours.........................4 credit hours Study and application of shop skills used in agricultural processes including arc welding, oxyacetylene cutting and welding, drawing and planning projects, tool maintenance, metal working, woodworking, plumbing, and concrete.
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