Students will focus on the the skills and abilities needed to discuss basic equine reproduction, recognize and prevent common diseases in horses, offer basic first aid, and provide for more complex nutritional requirements.
Students may choose to take either Cow/Calf or Equine studies to earn this credit, but not both.
Prerequisite
Recommend completing Ag Production - Equine Studies 20. Access to horses and facilities is required.
Delivered
Online Asynchronous
Credits
PAA 30 or Elective 30
Students will read, observe, research and carry out hands-on activities while creating videos to demonstrate their skills.
Due to the potential hazards when dealing with horses, students must have an adult mentor’s permission and willingness to supervise and guide the hands-on activities.
Horse production
Safe handling and behaviour
Horse health
Equine nutrition
No Proctored Exams
Access to a horse and equine facilities to record videos and practice skills.
None
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