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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004757 Course in equine management that serves to introduce the student to private and commercial horse farm operations, economic trends in the horse industry, international marketplace, capital, credit and risk associated with the equine industry. Prerequisite: EQM 100 and BA 160, or consent of instructor. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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2.00 Credits
Hours: 2 Course ID: 004852 This course is a continuation of Equine Business Management I. Topics of discussion include types of farm ownership, structure of the horse farm as a business, and evaluation of farm financial performance through production levels, employee management, tax planning, bloodstock value, cash flow and budgeting. Prerequisite: EQM 140 and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of ACC 201 and ECO 201, or consent of instructor. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 004758 This course explores the value of legal documents as they relate to commercial and recreational horse/horse farm owners. Topics discussed include review of current legislation governing horse activities, types of legal contracts, liability issues, and security interests. Prerequisite: EQM 100 and BA 267, or consent of instructor. Lecture: 3 credits (45 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Hours: 1 Course ID: 004759 Seminar course in the horse industry designed to provide students with the opportunity to investigate evaluate and debate key issues confronting horse owners and horse industry participants. Students are encouraged to analyze controversial circumstances in the equine industry and provide insight and logical conclusion. Seminar topics may include such issues as equine adoption, slaughter, transport, medications account wagering, and public image. Prerequisite: EQM 242 or consent of instructor. Lecture 1 credit (15 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 004760 A supervised, field-based learning experience in the equine industry, including observation and proactive participation in affiliated environments. Students are required to analyze their experiences throughout the semester to develop career objectives and strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills. Prerequisite: EQM 240, EQM 242, and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of EQM 246. Practicum: 3 credits (180 contact hours). Component: Practicum
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 005348 Introduces principles of care for racehorses in a race barn training environment with students learning industry accepted standards and techniques while providing daily care for 1 or 2 racehorses. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 005349 Continues the learning experiences of EQS 102 and expands on advanced industry accepted techniques of caring for racehorses in a race barn training environment. Prerequisite: EQS 102. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (60 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 005350 Continues the study of equine care begun in EQM 100 examining the anatomy and physiology of equine body systems and applications of this knowledge to the raising, training and management of horses in general and racehorses in particular. Includes identification of three muscle fiber types; types, causes and symptoms of colic; thermoregulation; blood components and flow; upper and lower respiratory airway diseases and infectious neurological diseases. Prerequisite: EQM 100 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: EQM 100. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Hours: 1 Course ID: 005351 Covers requirements for becoming a licensed professional jockey including physical, mental and emotional components, regulatory agency requirements and necessary life management skills. Includes the history of race riding, identification of important riders in history and noteworthy current riders. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Component: Lecture
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3.00 Credits
Hours: 3 Course ID: 005352 Introduces basic horse riding skills and their application to racehorse riding. Presents and requires daily practice of proper rider position at walk, trot, canter, on turn and in straights. Includes discussion and round pen applications of center of gravity of horse, center of gravity of rider and center of gravity of the combination of horse and rider. Teaches proper techniques for cooling out after exercise and or racing. Requires successful admission to jockey school. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Corequisite: EQM 111. Lecture: 1 credit (15 contact hours). Laboratory: 2 credits (90 contact hours). Component: Laboratory, Lecture
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