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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to get the "hands on" skills needed to prepare a horse for private of public sale.Discussions on the economics of public sales, bookkeeping procedures, forms needed, advertising, legal responsibilities of sales companies, buyer and owner interaction and auction variations among different breeds. Prerequisites: ESCI 120, ESCI 130, ESCI 235 3 credits (1 lecture hour, 4 laboratory hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an advanced level of management for breeding farm operations. It deals with the management of stallions, brood mares and foals and all related activities. A general knowledge of computers, record keeping, equine health, reproductive physiology and horse handling skills is needed prior to admittance. Prerequisites: ESCI 340, ESCI 320, ESCI 310, ESCI 225, ERID 350 4 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
This course will cover technology and methodology of conditioning horses used in sport. Emphasis will be placed on the state of fitness of the equine athlete and it's effect on the bodily systems. Prerequisites: ESTB 350, ERID 350 2 credits (2 lecture hours), spring semester
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1.00 Credits
A supervised field work program in a selected equine field. Students will carry out a planned program of educational experiences, under the direct supervision of an owner, manager, supervisor, or educator. Students upon return will be required to submit a log with a written report and give an oral presentation. A student must complete 15 credit hours of academic study or the equivalent of supervised work (40 hours of supervised work is equal to one credit hour). A combination of academic study and work experience totaling 15 credit hours is acceptable. An international equine exchange program is acceptable and available in fulfilling this requirement. "Visiting student" status may begranted to students enrolled in other United States equine programs who wish to pursue an international exchange program. 15 credits, spring semester
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5.00 Credits
Introductory course in horse racing, covering basic stable management, harnessing, jogging, feeding and conditioning of the race horse. Use and application of miscellaneous equipment. Breaking of the yearling and 2-year old. 5 credits (10 laboratory hours combined with lecture/recitation), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
Continuation of ESTB 100 Principles of shoeing, training, problem horses, gaiting problems. Train and condition horses in preparation for racing. Prerequisite: ESTB 100 or permission of instructor 5 credits (15 laboratory hours combined with lecture/recitation), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of ESTB 100 and ESTB 101. This course provides the actual hands-on experience of racing at county fairs and amateur events. Students condition and race college owned or privately owned horses. Prerequisites: At least a B average in ESTB 100, ESTB 101 and an USTA driver's F-Q license, permission of the instructor 5 credits (one lecture hour, five two-hour laboratories), summer semester
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of ESTB 101. This course focuses upon topics relative to racing horses at pari-mutuel racetracks in the United States. Students will have the opportunity to study rules of racing relative to starting, claiming, and placing of race horses. Students will also have the opportunity to study sales of weanlings, yearlings and 2-year-olds in training. Prerequisite: ESTB 101 with a C or better 4 credits (1lecture hour and 9 laboratory hours), fall semester
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3.00 Credits
ESTB 220 is a capstone course designed to provide students in the equine racing management program with an opportunity to utilize and integrate concepts learned in the first three semesters of course work. Prerequisite: ESTB 210 and permission of the instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour and 9 laboratory hours), spring semester
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3.00 Credits
Students will be assigned the enterprise of a two-horse stable. Management responsibilities include breaking of yearlings, shoeing, equipment and nutritional needs, owner correspondence and conditioning young standardbred or thoroughbred race horses. Students are evaluated on effectiveness and leadership, management skills, decision making skills, knowledge of specialization, work ethic, creativity and communication skills. Papers and presentations are required in theory portion. The theme for lecture topics will concentrate on horse psychology and training methodologies in the early training of the race horses. Prerequisite: ESTB 100, 101, with a minimum grade of B Co-requisite: AGBS 310 4 credits (1 lecture hour and 9 laboratory hours), fall semester
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