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    Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
    EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

    Courses and Certificate Fees

    Certificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
    yesCoursera

    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

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