Horse Care Management   

Horse Care Management teaches the principles of equine husbandry and a practical knowledge of horse care management skills. This comprehensive course is perfect for individuals interested in horses, horse care, or starting a career in the horse industry.

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.

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 training principles. You will also be encouraged to complete activities on your own in the horse industry designed to enhance and reinforce the lesson's principles if they are undertaken. Completing this intensive course will prove your dedication to the well-being of horses and affirm that you have met an industry-standard level of proficiency.

1. Horse Care I: Equine Husbandry Basics
2. Domestication/Development of the Horse
3. Form to Function
4. Definitions of Movement
5. Teeth and Age Determination
6. Feet & Hoof Care
7. Horsemanship and Equitation
8. Basic Handling of Horses
9. Horse Care II: Equine Herd Health Management
10. Review of Disease
11. Normal Health Parameters & Signs of Disease
12. Common Infectious Diseases
13. Parasite Management
14. Digestive System Disorders
15. Miscellaneous Diseases
16. Wound Management and First Aid
17. Horse Management III: Equine Nutrition
18. Review of the Horse's Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
19. Review of the Basic Nutrients
20. Animal Factors Affecting Nutrition
21. Feed Factors Affecting Nutrition
22. Feeding Factors Affecting Nutrition
23. Feed-Induced Diseases
24. Horse Training Principles (Option 1)
25. Introduction to Equine Behavior
26. Patterns of General Behavior
27. Social Behavior
28. Intelligence/Factors Affecting Learning
29. Foundations in Horsemanship
30. Principles of Training
31. Horse Breeding (Option 2)
32. Basic Principles in Selective Breeding
33. Reproductive Physiology of the Mare
34. Reproductive Physiology of the Stallion
35. Breeding Management of the Mare
36. Breeding Management of the Stallion
37. Management of Pregnancy & Parturition
38. Reproductive Failure
39. Principles of Artificial Insemination & Embryo Transfer

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.

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.