Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

EQ 331 Equine Lameness and Conditioning (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 210, EQ 320
A study of the etiology, pathogenesis, signs, treatment and
possible prevention of many musculoskeletal problems of
the horse. Slides and x-rays are used to demonstrate normal
and abnormal conditions. Prevention of lameness through
proper conditioning will be discussed. Students routinely
participate in care and management of school horses.
EQ 340 Judging (2 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 109, EQ 110, junior status
The responsibilities of the judge in officiating at hunter,
jumper, dressage shows and combined training events are
discussed. The ability to recognize superior performance is
developed and students have the opportunity to judge with
recognized professionals under competitive conditions.
EQ 401 Equine Venture Consulting (3 SH)
Semester Offered: Fall
Pre-Requisite(s): CI 101, AC 101 and senior status
The course provides an introduction to the structural,
financial, economic, managerial, legal and operational
fundamentals of organizations, profit and non-profit. As
the first in a series of courses related to Entrepreneurship
and the Enterprise, this class will introduce you to the
fundamentals of an enterprise and help you lean some of
the basic management, structural and analysis tools that
can influence your success. Whether you’re starting your
own business or working within an existing organization,
the course will use a series of real-life examples and case
studies to develop your understanding of the enterprise
and how it is managed.
EQ 402 New Venture Creation for the Equine Industry (3
SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 401
Requires a thorough research project culminating in the
development of a finished plan for an equine small business
venture. Students must present their plans with a thorough
presentation to an outside board of professional experts.
Students may work in teams or alone to complete the
business plan.
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EQ 405 Equine Reproduction (4 SH)
Semester Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 210, EQ 181,EQ 242 and EQ 320
A lecture and laboratory course dealing with the study of
the anatomy, physiology and endocrinology of the sexually
mature mare and stallion. Breeding procedures, assisted
reproductive techniques, management of the stallion
and mare, infertility, parturition and neonatal care will be
discussed.
EQUINE STUDIES RIDING (EQR)
EQR 101 Riding Skills 1 (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Emphasis is on development of basic skills on the flat and
over fences. Students may take any level equitation course
more than once and earn up to six credits.
EQR 102 Riding Skills II (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Emphasis is on development of basic skills on the flat and
over fences. Students may take any level equitation course
more than once and earn up to six credits.
EQR 103 Riding Skills III (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Emphasis is on development of basic skills on the flat and
over fences. Students may take any level equitation course
more than once and earn up to six credits.
EQR 112 Balanced Seat Equitation II (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Basic riding skills class to develop the strength, balance
and foundation of the rider’s position. Course may be
repeated for six hours maximum credit. These courses do
not include jumping.
EQR 113 Balanced Seat Equitation III (1 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Basic riding skills class to develop the strength, balance
and foundation of the rider’s position. Course may be
repeated for six hours maximum credit. These courses do
not include jumping.
EQR 120 Introduction to Hunters and Theory (2 SH)
Pre-Requisite(s): Successful completion of EQR 103 with
a grade of A required
Course offers the opportunity to learn how to ride a show
hunter on the flat as well as how to execute a course of
fences in a smooth, rhythmic style expected in the hunter
show ring. This is the beginning of the series of hunter riding
courses and is a prerequisite for EQR 121 Hunter I. Course
may be repeated for six hours maximum credit.