Horse Care Management
A fundamental key to success in the horse industry is having extensive knowledge of the horse. This Horse Care Management course will provide you with a comprehensive study of equine science and the practical application of these scientific concepts. The course consists of three basic horse care modules and an elective module in your choice of Equine Behavior or Horse Breeding. You will learn several facets of horse care and horse management, including daily care, handling techniques, and...
Horse Care Management
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES190
What you will learn
- Basic principles of equine husbandry practices.
- A broad knowledge of horse care for both the stabled horse and horse kept on grass.
- Proper management of the health and condition of horses in various situations and conditions.
- A deeper understanding of horse behavior as well as practical skills in properly handling and training horses.
- A practical knowledge of various aspects of horse breeding, as well as the importance of genetics and selective breeding.
How you will benefit
- A comprehensive understanding of horse care, horse management, and husbandry is key to starting a career in the horse industry.
- Cultivating a broad knowledge of horses will increase your level of success as a wrangler or horse caretaker
- Holding a certificate of completion increases your competitiveness in the horse industry job market.
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 12 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 400 course hours
Instructors & Support
Meg Anema
Meg Anema holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University. Anema, a certified Career and Technical Education instructor, has taught courses in Equine Science, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science for over 10 years. She grew up training horses and has years of experience as a breeding farm manager, equine A.I. technician, and equine events coordinator.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Any word processing application (not included in enrollment).
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.