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COURSE DESCRIPTIONSEQ 202 Management of Equestrian Activities (3 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): sophomore status, EQ 109, EQ 110This hands-on course provides students with an understanding ofthe all essential positions required to staff a hunter, jumper anddressage show; the USEF and Association regulations(USHJA/USDF) that govern the management of horse shows; thewriting, printing and distribution of prize lists, including whatinformation must be listed to meet association regulations andinformation necessary for the competitors; budgeting process;contractual requirements for service providers and officials atshows; and process of securing sponsors; correctly set coursesfor competition, including the measuring of lines, preparation ofthe arena, etc. Numerous labs outside of class time are required.EQ 203 Management of Equestrian Facilities (3 SH)Semester Offered: FallPre-Requisite(s): sophomore status, EQ 109, EQ 110This introductory course provides an overview of equestrianfacility management including horse needs, safety, emergencyevacuation procedures, stable layout, site planning, stablemaintenance, barns and interiors, out buildings, equipment,fencing, feeding, hay, bedding, storage, delivery, pastures,paddocks and shelters. Recognize proper environmental control,manure management, feeding and bedding storage and delivery,fencing and utilities.EQ 220 Introduction to Teaching Riding (2 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 109, EQ 110, EQ 102 or higher. Participationmay be waived upon demonstration of teaching knowledge andability with instructor permission.This course will introduce students to the methods, safe practicesand terminology of teaching riding. Students will learn torecognize safe teaching, organize lessons, select safe lessonhorses and teach basic riding skills.EQ 230 Course Design (2 SH)Semester Offered: Even YearsPre-Requisite(s): EQ 104Factors involved in designing interesting, challenging and safecourses for equestrian events will be analyzed. The desirablefeatures and restrictions of courses for hunt seat equitation,working hunters, jumpers and combined training events will bediscussed in accordance with the USEF and USEA rule books.Some weekends required.EQ 238 Equine Anatomy and Physiology I (4 SH)Semester Offered: FallPre-Requisite(s): BI 100/BI 100L or BI 101/BI 101LA detailed analysis of the structure and function of the equineskeletal, muscular, integumentary, nervous and endocrinesystems. Examination of evolutionary history and adaptation ofeach system. Laboratory will include dissection, experimentation.EQ 204 Equine Facilities II and Operations (3 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): EQ 203This course will give students an in-depth look at operationalaspects of equine facilities (i.e., boarding stables, stud farms andanimal hospitals). This course will give students an in-depthexamination in the following four specific areas: equine facilitiesdesign; client relations in the equine industry; vendor relationswith exposure to equipment; hay and grain suppliers; and equinelaw (i.e., business records, taxes, contracts, managing liability,insurance and safety procedures).EQ 207 Introduction to Therapeutic Horsemanship (2 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): EQ 109 and EQ 110An introductory course exploring the history of equine-assistedactivities, the typical models used to provide services for peoplewith disabilities or challenges, the benefits of therapeutic ridingand the standards and best practices that apply.EQ 239 Equine Anatomy and Physiology II (4 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): EQ 238A continuation of EQ 238 covering cardiovascular, respiratory,digestive, excretory and reproductive systems, as well asmetabolic homeostasis. Laboratory will include dissection,experimentation.EQ 242 Stud Farm Management Practicum (3 SH)Semester Offered: SpringPre-Requisite(s): EQ 110Enrollment limited to nine students. Preference given to studentswho have completed EQ 181. Continued practical experience installion and bred and open mare management. We typically foalout a few mares requiring nights and weekend work at the farmfor this class. This course may be repeated once for additionalcredit.EQ 250/350 Internship in Equine Studies (1-5 SH)Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 109, 110. Student should completeEQ 210 Equine Health (4 SH)sophomore year before planning an internship. Requires facultySemester Offered: Springpermission.Pre-Requisite(s): BI 238 or EQ 238 and EQ 109, 110. May be This course provides the opportunity for the student to gaintaken concurrently with BI 239 or EQ 239valuable experience by participating in an actual workingA study of the immune response, disease signs, symptoms, environment in his or her area of interest.etiology, treatment and prevention in the horse with specialemphasis on the systems approach and practical care techniques.A study of parasites, their life cycles, prevention and treatmentwill be covered. Opportunity for practical application is offered.Students routinely participate in health care of school horses.Page | 96 Lake Erie College | 2012 - 2013 Undergraduate Catalog | Student Handbook | Student Athlete Handbook