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Equine Welfare and Management
Beginner
Online
2 Weeks
Free Quick Facts
| Medium Of Instructions | Mode Of Learning | Mode Of Delivery |
|---|---|---|
| English | Self Study | Video and Text Based |
Courses and Certificate Fees
| Certificate Availability | Certificate Providing Authority |
|---|---|
| yes | Coursera |
The Syllabus
Videos
- Course Introduction
- The Five Freedoms
- Introduction to the Normal Horse
- Recognizing a Normal, Healthy Horse
- Assessing Key Vital Signs
- Evaluating Weight and Body Conditions
- Recognizing Variations Among Breeds
- Basic Equine Anatomy and Terminology
- Natural and Acquired Locomotion and Gaits
- Hoof Physiology
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Vision and Nervous System
Readings
- A Note From UC Davis
- Suggested Activity: Documenting a Horse's Vital Signs
assignment
- Module 1 Quiz
discussion prompts
- Learning Goals
- Suggested Activity: Estimating a Horse's Weight
- Underweight or Overweight?
Videos
- Introduction to Hydration and Nutrition
- The Importance of Hydration
- The Digestive System
- Benefits and Detriments of Various Feed Types
- Determining Nutritional Requirements
assignment
- Module 2 Quiz
discussion prompts
- Dehydration
- Suggested Activity: Hydration Test
- Suggested Activity: Checking Jugular Fill
Videos
- Introduction to Proper Care and Safe Environments
- Applying Standards of Care
- Assessing Stall, Pen, and Pasture Quality
- Applying Standards of Care
- Ensuring Safety
- Emergency Preparedness, Evacuation and Rescue
- Footing Surfaces: Where Horses Work, Train or Perform
- Exercising Your Horse
assignment
- Module 3 Quiz
discussion prompts
- Adequate Shelter
- Suggested Activity: Emergency Preparation
Videos
- Fitness and Health
- Assess Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Fitness
- Maintaining Health and Preventing Common Ailments
- Deworming: Centerpiece of a Preventative Health Program
- Preparing a Vaccination Plan for Disease Prevention
- Hoof and Dental Care
- Preventing Diseases with Biosecurity
- Recognizing Signs of Pain and Discomfort
- Common Ailments and Injuries
assignment
- Module 4 Quiz
discussion prompts
- Minimizing Insect Populations
- Suggested Activity: Update or Create a Vaccination Plan
- Preventing the Spread of Disease
Videos
- Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behaviors
- The Horse as Prey and Herd Animal
- Normal Equine Behavior
- Normal Behavior of Stabled Horses
- Normal Equine Social Behavior
- Recognize Problem Behaviors
- Strategies to Address Problem Behaviors
assignment
- Module 5 Quiz
discussion prompts
- The Stabled Horse
- Suggested Activity: Observing a Herd
- Suggested Activity: Addressing a Behavior Problem
Videos
- The Human - Equine Interaction and Equine Welfare Introduction
- The Human - Equine Partnership
- Recognizing Stress and Fear
- Equine Athletes
- Preventing Stress and Fear in Equine Athletes
- Challenges in the Horse Racing Industry
- Caring For An Older Horse
- The Unwanted Horse
- International Welfare Concerns
Reading
- Major Equine Sport and Welfare Organizations
assignment
- Module 6 Quiz
discussion prompts
- Suggested Activity: The Horse's Perspective
- Self-Reflection
Instructors
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