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CLASSES
Introduction to the Equine Industry
(Spring - Intro 2003)
Through study of basic equine industry information
students will develop knowledge about various breeds,
types, and colors of horses. Lecture topics include
natural behavior, selection, anatomy and unsoundness of
feet and legs, types of tack and equipment, nutrition,
health care, and costs and responsibilities of
ownership. Vocabulary unique to the industry will be
emphasized. Students will interview equine professionals
about their careers and business opportunities. The
class will participate in producing and improving the
Annual University of Arkansas Horse Festival.
When a student has completed
this course they will be able to:
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Describe and discuss the
scope of the industry and its career opportunities
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Develop personal and
professional goals and a plan of action toward
achieving them
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Identify quality horses
and evaluate equine conformation as it relates to
locomotion and soundness
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List costs and
responsibilities associated with horse ownership
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Select a suitable horse
for personal use.
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Demonstrate an
understanding of equine vocabulary.
Principles of Equine Behavior and Training
(Fall with lab - ANSC 2303, 2300L)
Students will study the psychology and ethology (reason
for the behavior) of equine social behavior and how it
pertains to learning patterns. Application of
fundamental behavioral concepts to training of their
project horses throughout the semester will allow
students to learn to modify desirable and undesirable
behavior.
When a student has completed
this course they should be able to:
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Describe and explain basic
animal behavior modification (training) through use of
positive and negative reinforcement and shaping (the
progressive changing of behavior).
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Develop an individual
training program to enhance a horse's value, athletic
potential, and inherent abilities in a natural
progressive way.
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Apply classical,
practical, proven equine training techniques to a
project animal for achievement of safe non-traumatic
learning for the horse and trainer.
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Critically evaluate
training methods used and advocated by others in a
thoughtful constructive manner.
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Develop and maintain a
professional animal training journal.
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Present a horse to be
judged on a fixed criteria.
Horse, Livestock
Merchandising
(Fall - ANSC 3723)
To identify and to evaluate the various types of
merchandising programs for specific livestock
enterprises.
To plan merchandising and promotional programs for
various livestock enterprises.
To learn the philosophy of recognized leaders in the
field of livestock merchandising.
To know how to advertise, manage, and conduct an auction
of registered and unregistered livestock.
Equine Law
(ANSC 3822)
Forms of equine businesses, Employer requirements,
Equine businesses and taxes, Bookkeeping procedures,
Collection of debts, Brand inspection laws, Contracts,
Liability of horsemen, Animal abuse and neglect, Buying
horse property, Products liability, Laws governing
shipping, Estate Planning, Insurance considerations.
Taught every other fall on odd years only.
Horse Production
(Spring with lab - ANSC 4280,
4280L)
A Junior/Senior level class devoted to producing
students who are educated about, and experienced with
management and ground handling of horses. Students will
handle broodmares and their foals, and may handle other
horses. Topics include reproduction, care of horses and
ponies, including breeding, feeding, handling, and
health care management.
Having
successfully completed this course the student will be
able to:
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Evaluate and
critique selection criteria for breeding horses
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Describe and
evaluate common domestic equine reproductive methods
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Develop effective
feeding and health programs for various classes of
horses
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Plan yearly
management calendars
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Demonstrate an
understanding of the importance of record keeping,
(financial and management)
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Demonstrate the
ability to care for and monitor a project "herd" of
horses and work as a
contributing member of a group
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Describe the
anatomy of the equine hooves and legs as they relate
to locomotion,
soundness, and unsoundness
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