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Equine Science Course Descriptions


AGEQ2401 EQUINE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING II
Prerequisite: AGEQ1301; 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.

AGEQ2305 EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
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.


AGEQ2311 EQUINE SCIENCE II (ADVANCED HORSE PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT)
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.

AGEQ2339 HORSEMANSHIP II

16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours ......................... 3 credit hours

Instruction in advanced horsemanship skills including cues, lead change exercises, head set, suppling exercises, and maneuver skills 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 sepcific performance areas.

 

AGEQ2386 INTERNSHIP – EQUINE SCIENCE
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's industry 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

 

AGEQ1450 EQUINE REPRODUCTION
Prerequisites: AGEQ2305; AGAH1443, AGEQ2311
48 lecture hours + 48 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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