Agriculture Production - Equine Studies A10

You will learn about the basics of operation and care of horses, enhance your knowledge and gain confidence in the skills needed to take care of horses and their facilities.

Access to horses and facilities is required.

You may choose to take either Cow/Calf or Equine studies to earn this credit, but not both.

Prerequisite

None.

Delivered

Online Asynchronous

Credits

PAA 10 or Elective 10

What Will I Learn?

You will learn about horse production, safe handling and behaviours, maintaining equine facilities and their environment and how to maintain equine health. In a final project, you will have the opportunity to explore agriculture careers and post-secondary education that interest you.

Access to a horse and equine facilities is required to submit videos demonstrating the skills you've learned.

Due to the potential hazards when dealing with horses, students must have an adult mentor’s permission and willingness to supervise and guide their hands-on activities.

Units of Study

Horse Production

Safe Handling and Behaviour

Maintain Equine Facilities and Environment

Equine Health

Nutritional Programs

Exams

No Proctored Exams

What is a proctor?

Course Materials

You Will Need

Access to a horse and equine facilities to record videos and practice skills.

Reliable internet connection and device to submit course work, including speakers or headphones.

Supplied by Sask DLC

Online course material and course timetable

Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre provides Kindergarten to Grade 12 courses to Saskatchewan students who choose to study online. We empower students and families to choose the learning environment that works best for them, while supporting their graduation plan.

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