Equine Science (EQSC)

EQSC 2364. Equine Science. 3 Hours.

Students engage in a basic survey of the equine industry, investigating all aspects of horse management and care. Topics include but are not limited to history, breeds, identification, selection, behavior, nutrition, reproduction, health, facilities, activities, and careers.

EQSC 2365. Equine Safety and Handling. 3 Hours.

Students gain knowledge and skills in the proper techniques and behavior to work around horses safely and effectively. Topics for discussion include but are not limited to equine behavior, proper handling techniques, controlling movement of horses, health assessment, and basic management practices.

EQSC 2390. Selection and Evaluation of Horses. 3 Hours.

Students study the basic concepts necessary to select and evaluate horses from a judge's perspective. Evaluation of conformation, balance, symmetry, cadence, suppleness, and impulsion is used to understand these concepts. The ability to prepare and present oral and writen reasons to support critical thinking and decision-making skills is reviewed. Course Equivalents: AGRI 2390 .

EQSC 2396. Special Topic. 3 Hours.

Students examine special topics/issues in Equine Science at an introductory level. This course may be repeated up to three times as topics and subject matter changes.

EQSC 3340. Equine Behavior & Training I. 3 Hours.

Students develop knowledge and skills to improve horsemanship ability to effectively communicate with and train the young horse. Topics include but are not limited to safety around horses, equine behavior, ground training methods, desensitization, mounted training methods, equipment, stable management, and young horse management. Course Equivalents: AGRI 3340
Prerequisite: EQSC 2364.

EQSC 3355. Foaling Practicum. 3 Hours.

Students engage in practical, hands-on experience of foaling out mares. Topics for discussion include but are not limited to endocrinology of gestation and parturition and management of mares and foals during gestation, at parturition, and after foaling.
Prerequisite: EQSC 2364.

EQSC 4096. Directed Study. 1-6 Hours.

Arranged professional and developmental learning experiences incorporating a practical application of equine skills and practices. Topics may include internships, individual research, and industry studies. Variable Credit (1-6).
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing.

EQSC 4369. Special Topic. 3 Hours.

Students examine special topics/issues in Equine Science at an advanced level. This course may be repeated up to three times as topics and subject matter change.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

EQSC 4373. Equine Reproduction. 3 Hours.

Students explore the general principles and applications of equine reproduction is presented. Course material may include reproductive anatomy of the mare and the stallion and endocrinology as related to reproduction. Course Equivalents: AGRI 4373
Prerequisite: EQSC 2364 and Junior standing.

EQSC 4379. Equine Nutrition. 3 Hours.

Students engage in an overall evaluation of the equine digestive system. Topics include but are not limited to equine gastrointestinal anatomy, digestion, absorption, and utilization of major classes of nutrients, requirements for various classes of horses, feedstuffs, managment, health care, and current and historical nutrition research. Junior standing. Course Equivalents: AGRI 4379
Prerequisite: EQSC 2364.

EQSC 4387. Equine Exercise Physiology. 3 Hours.

Students examine current concepts and research regarding the anatomy and physiology of the horse as an athlete, and physiological changes that occur during the fitness and conditioning of horses for athletic endeavors. Topics include but are not limited to anatomy and physiology of various systems relevant to exercise, adaptation of systems to conditioning, biomechanics of locomotion, methods for conditioning various classes of horses, diseases and medications relevant to exercising horses, and management of the horse as an athlete.
Prerequisite: EQSC 2364 .

EQSC 4391. Equine Behavior & Training II. 3 Hours.

Students develop knowledge and skills to improve horsemanship ability to effectively communicate with and train the young horse. Topics include but are not limited to safety around horses, equine behavior, ground training methods, desensitization, mounted training methods, equipment, stable management, and young horse management. Course serves as a progression from EQSC 3340. Course Equivalents: AGRI 4391
Prerequisite: EQSC 3340 and Junior standing.