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EQ 285 Equine Studies Internship
1-6 credits (CS)
Students who choose to participate in an equine internship
have the opportunity to select their own area of emphasis
(e.g. breeding, training, instruction) and to work off-campus
under professional guidance to increase their knowledge and
experience. They will work with the equine internship
coordinator to find appropriate placement. No transportation
is provided. Forty internship hours equate to 1 credit hour.
(Offered every semester) Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
in the Equine Business Management specialization and
appropriate level of skill relative to site placement; the
program director of Equine Business Management has final
approval of all internship placements.
EQ 301 Western Horsemanship III
2 credits (fulfills equitation requirement)
Instruction includes refinement of position and schooling in
the various forms of the gaits, riding ring etiquette and safety,
increasing competency in pattern work and trail class work
and overall increasing competency in the western seat. More
advanced riding theory, additional equipment usage for
specific schooling or showing situations, patterns, and show
ring procedures are included.
A student may repeat this course once for credit. There is an
additional fee for each course. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of EQ 201.
EQ 302 Hunter Seat Equitation III
2 credits (fulfills equitation requirement)
Instruction includes schooling in the various forms of the
gaits, riding ring etiquette and safety, and increasing
competency in the hunter seat. More advanced riding theory,
equipment usage for specific schooling or showing situations,
flatwork appropriate for the hunter, jumper or equitation
horse, exercises over fences for the hunter, jumper or
equitation horse and coursework and show ring procedures
are included.
A student may repeat this course once for credit. There is an
additional fee for each course. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of EQ202.
EQ 303 Dressage III
2 credits (fulfills equitation requirement)
Instruction includes schooling in the refinement of the
dressage seat, basic gaits and paces within the gaits (with
emphasis on improvement by use of the training scale),
figures, movements up to and including USEF “First Level”,
lateral work, riding ring etiquette and safety, and development
of competency and/or increasing competency in dressage.
Some more advanced work (medium gaits and more
advanced lateral work) may also be included, dependent upon
the progression of the rider and horses. Emphasis will be
placed upon the logical sequencing of movements in a
training program. Show ring procedures are included.
A student may repeat this course once for credit. There is an
additional fee for each course. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of EQ 203.
EQ304 Reining III
2 credits (fulfills equitation requirement)
Instruction includes all reining maneuvers, slow small and
large fast circles, spins, lead changes, rollbacks, sliding stops
and back-ups. These maneuvers are done in a specific order,
which are called patterns. These patterns will be performed
with a higher degree of competence (than in EQ104 & 204)
by students at the end of the semester. The student will also
gain further knowledge of the NRHA judging system in order
to score runs. More advanced riding theory, additional
equipment usage, patterns and show ring procedures are
included.
A student may repeat this course once for credit. There is an
additional fee for each course. (Offered annually)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of two semesters of EQ 204.
EQ 321 Equine Diseases and Injuries I
3 credits (CS/AS)
The student studies the theoretical and practical aspects of
disease and applies this information to the study of diseases
of the horse. Recognition of normality and degree of
deviation from normal are stressed along with preventive
medicine. The laboratory sessions emphasize skills such as
measuring vital signs, recognizing deviations from normal
behavior/attitude/measures of health as well as skills such as
administering medications. (Offered fall term) Students must
pass with a "C" or better. Prerequisite: SM 215 Equine
Anatomy and Physiology
EQ 322 Equine Diseases and Injuries II
3 credits (CS/AS)
A continuation of EQ 321 Equine Disease & Injuries I, this
course places its emphasis on lameness encompassing muscle,
bone and joint disorders associated with the performance
horse, as well as neurological disorders. The discussion of
treatment and prevention is emphasized, as well as X-ray
analysis. The laboratory portion involves analysis of actual
and theoretical cases to ensure the appropriate application of
knowledge gained through the lectures/discussions. (Offered
spring term) Prerequisite: EQ 321 Equine Diseases and
Injuries I
EQ 323 Equine Reproductive Management
3 credits (CS)
The theoretical and applied aspects of the equine
reproductive industry are studied. Topics covered include
mare and stallion reproductive anatomy and physiology,
prenatal development, foaling, neonatal care, reproductive
technologies including semen collection and evaluation,
artificial insemination, cooled and frozen semen techniques,
record keeping and current breeding management topics.
Some practical aspects of genetics and pedigree selection may
be included. This course is the basis to the reproductive
management certificate and must be taken prior to EQ 324,
EQ 327 and EQ 427. (Offered fall term)
EQ 324 Breeding Lab Management and Design
1 credit (CS)
This course is a practical application course centered on the
breeding lab. Students utilize the breeding lab at the Equine
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