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3.00 Credits
The horse will be brought to its best possible level of performance. An analysis of the horses' physical and mental capabilities will be used to develop them to their fullest. Horses may be prepared for competition and exhibitions. The management of groups of competitive show horses will be taught. In some options, students will participate in the instruction of underclassmen. Prerequisite: ERID 300 or ESCI 320 and 340 4 credits (1 lecture hour and 4 laboratory hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This is the third course in a three-course sequence designed to enhance the students riding and training skills in hunt seat or stock seat riding. Designed to utilize the skills taught in ERID 300 and 350, this course is advanced training techniques to the green broke, competitive show horse. This course focuses more on the student's own managerial abilities, and students assist in teaching students at the freshman and sophomore levels. Prerequisite: ERID 350 4 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
The anatomy and physiology of horses' body systems: skeletal, muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, endrocrinological, digestive, and reproductive systems. 3 credits (3 lecture hours), spring semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Anatomy and physiology related to the functional performance of the male and female reproductive systems. Processes involved with the formation of sperm and ova; estrous cycle of the horse; methods of semen collection and insemination. Breeding problems and the importance of selection and management. Basic genetics applicable to the improvement of horses, color genetics and inherited abnormalities. 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), spring semester These credits count towards the Math and/or Science (List B) requirements for graduation.
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3.00 Credits
Lecture subjects include general knowledge and observation of horse health, e.g., condition, dentistry, internal and external parasites, limb and hoof care, and shoeing and trimming, as well as stable management and employee success. Laboratory skills include clipping, braiding, leg wraps, basic restraints, equipment applications, hoof trimming and shoeing, and fitting and showmanship. 3 credits (2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester
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2.00 Credits
Evaluating and placing conformation and performance classes of various breeds of horses. Evaluation through written and oral reasons, using correct terminology. Suggested for candidates for the college horse judging teams. 2 credits (1 lecture hour, one 2-hour laboratory), spring semester
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2.00 Credits
Hands-on practical experience in stable, farm and track management. Mucking, grooming, feeding, general maintenance of arena, paddocks, stable, and track. 2 credits (3 hours per day, 7 days per week for 2 2-week sections), fall semester
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2.00 Credits
Hands-on practical experience in stable and farm management as well as supervising work details and management of horses. 2 credits (3 hours per day, 7 days per week for 2 2-week sections), fall semester
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2.00 Credits
Lecture topics emphasize a survey of today's industry, breeds, history, conformation, principles of harnessing and hitching, and management of draft horses. Also included are showing procedures, breeding, foaling and training. Laboratory consists of hands-on experience in the handling, harnessing, hitching, driving, care and management of draft and driving horses. 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 3 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
Functions and properties of nutrients, the digestive system of the horse as compared to simple stomached animals and ruminants, the effects of proper nutrition on horses of different ages and levels of exercise. Labs on the composition and nutritive value of feeds, the use of feeding standards in balancing rations and forage and concentrate identification. Yearly feed costs under set conditions. 3 credits (2 lecture hours, one 2-hour laboratory), fall semester Prerequisite: ESCI 312 (may be taken concurrently) 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), spring semester
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