EQUS 395 - Herd Health Management Practicum

V 1-4 Credit(s) R

This upper division course will enable students to take that necessary step from the classroom to the real world. Here, serious students will apply knowledge gained in the previous equine science and management courses in a facility setting, while under the supervision of a faculty mentor. In turn, the students will serve as upper class mentors for incoming students, advising them on a variety of topics ranging from nutrition to routine management practices (dentistry, hoof care, parasite control, and others). Hands-on experience will be gained from a wide variety of events that occur at the equine facility from visits by the farrier or veterinarian, to dealing with illness or injuries via a thorough understanding of first aid and emergency medicine. The course must be set up with the course coordinator the semester prior to when the student wants to participate in the course. Students will be assessed on their mastery of the required knowledge and skills sets through course participation, written assignments, presentations, and examinations.

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing; EQUS 203, EQUS 204, and EQUS 425 highly recommended; or c/i.
(fall/spring/summer)