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List of Courses

Equine Management

  • AGR 126 Horse Genetics and Reproduction (3 Cr.)

    Teaches fundamental principles of equine genetics and selection, equine reproductive anatomy and physiology, management of the broodmare and stallion, applied reproductive management and neonatal care. Lecture 3 hours per week.

  • AGR 127 Horse Business Management and Marketing (2 Cr.)

    Introduces the concepts of horse-related small business management and marketing appropriate to horses as a profit making business. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  • AGR 155 Theory of Horse Behavior and Training (2 Cr.)

    Introduces the theory of horse behavior and response to training methods with an emphasis on various methods of horse training for riding purposes. Teaches concepts useful in daily horse handling and evaluation of training procedures. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  • AGR 156 Equine Conditioning for Performance (2 Cr.)

    Teaches theory and practice of equine sports medicine techniques for conditioning the equine athlete for various types of performance. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  • AGR 157 Horse Nutrition and Feeding (2 Cr.)

    Specific and detailed study of nutritional requirements of the horse, feeds and feeding practices and nutritionally related disorders. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  • AGR 158 Preventive Health Care for the Horse (2 Cr.)

    Introduction to principles of disease causation, spread, prevention and treatment with emphasis on practical methods for the horse owner. Lecture 2 hours per week.

  • AGR 219 Advanced Horse Management (2 Cr.)

    Studies the diseases and unsoundness of the horse, equine nutritional requirements and stable management. Includes equine behavior and training, broodmare and foal management and other relevant topics. Lecture 2 hours per week.