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part of each student‘s skills assessment
program. Students in the equine
program are required to enroll in this
course during the first semester of their
freshman year. Transfer students are
required to enroll during their first
semester in the program. In order to
successfully complete this course each
student must demonstrate competency
in skills emphasized throughout the
course. Students who fail to
demonstrate competency in all of the
necessary skills will be required to reenroll
in this course until competency is
demonstrated. Students must earn
minimum of “C” grade to pass.
EQ 121
Equine Selection, Improvement,
Judging
3 credits (CS)
This course emphasizes the importance
of correct structure in the area of form
to function. The course of study
includes current standards of equine
excellence for the selection and
improvement of breeding and show
stock. Emphasis is placed on judging
procedures for the English and
Western horse and rider. (Offered
alternate year spring term)
EQ 220
Equine Nutrition
4 credits (CS/AS)
Students study the theoretical and
practical aspects associated with the
science and art of equine nutrition. The
topics of digestive anatomy and
physiology are reviewed; classes of
nutrients and feeds in which they are
contained are discussed and the
relationship between quality feeds and
top performance is explored. Also
included: feeding various classes of
horses and current topics in equine
nutrition. A weekly laboratory session
provides time for forage and
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concentrate identification along with
studying techniques of ration analysis.
Nutritional disorders are covered along
with the relationship between nutrition
and proper conditioning. (Offered
spring term)
EQ 223
Competitive Horse Judging
1 credit (CS)
Students further develop skills learned
in EQ 121 Equine Selection,
Improvement, Judging. This is
accomplished through horse judging
practices, as well as formal competition.
Students enrolling during the fall term
will compete in the All American
Quarter Horse Congress Judging
Contest while students enrolling during
the spring term will compete in the
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
Judging Contest. Students may enroll
more than once for credit. (Offered on
a rotating basis)
EQ 230
Concepts and Methods in
Horse Training
3 credits (CS)
This course is concerned with the
theory and techniques of schooling
young or problem horses to ride and
drive. Various methods and procedures
are covered, and students are given the
opportunity to apply them. Emphasis is
placed on understanding horses‘
behavior as it relates to humane care
and training. The psychology of the
horse is studied. Proper use of
equipment is stressed in actual practice.
(Offered fall term)
Prerequisite: EQ 110 Introduction to Equine
Studies and at least one riding course