Lecture

9/26

Reproduction  

¨       Explain the difference in estrus and diestrus, as well as the estrous cycle.

¨       Name and explain the importance of hormones effecting reproduction.

¨       Develop a breeding calendar.

HIH 910-950

9/28

Reproduction  

¨       Know the gestation length of the horse.

¨       Describe several signs that a mare is ready to foal.

¨       Name and describe the three stages of the foaling process.

HIH 910-950

 

DEBATE TOPIC

10/3

Aging A Horse/ Equine Dentistry

Dr. Joan Howard

 

HIH 240, 405

10/5

Horse-Environment Interactions

·         Understand and discuss horse behavior and how it relates to working around and training horses

HIH 1220, 1240

 

 

10/10

Locomotion

¨       Identify and discuss the gaits of the horse

¨       Know the defects in gaits

HIH 505

Locomotion

 

10/12

Locomotion

Aging A Horse

·         Determine the age of a horse

 

HIH 240, 405

10/17

Metabolic disorders

¨       Know TPR for a horse.

¨       Comprehend causes & prevention of colic

HIH 425, 435, 635

10/19

Equine Diseases                  

¨       Know the following diseases and be able to differentiate between them: Influenza, Rabies, EVA, Rhinopneumontis, type 1 and 4, EPM, EIA, Strangles, Tetanus, Encephalomyelitis, Potomac Horse Fever, West Niles Virus        

¨       Be able to give a brief description of a treatment for a horse with one of the above diseases.

¨       Be able to differentiate between EHV 1 and 4.

¨       Know at what times to vaccinate for these diseases.

¨       Know the symptoms and warning signs that your horse may have a disease

HIH 425, 445, 605-655

10/24

 

Equine Diseases                  

 

10/21

POSTER PRESENTATIONS @ THE EQUINE INFORMATIONAL FORUM

 

 

10/26

Parasites and Parasite Control

¨       Be able to distinguish between the following parasites: Ascarids, Bots, Stomach Worm, Large Strongyle, Tape Worm, Small Strongyle, Pin Worm

¨       Know the effects these parasites have on the horse.

¨       Know the life cycle of the parasite

¨       Know the treatments for these parasites, and be able to create a deworming schedule.

HIH 415, 430

10/31

EXAM 2

 

11/2

Parasites and Parasite Control                                                                          

 

11/7

Exercise Physiology

 

11/9

Nutrition and Feeding Management

¨       Explain the digestive tract of the horse.

¨       Know the factors that determine the nutritive requirements for the horse.

¨       Be able to list several management guidelines used to feed horses

HIH: 710, 730, 750, 760, 782, 783, 790, 791

11/14

Nutrition and Feeding Management

 

11/16

Genetics

¨       Know how to read a pedigree

¨       Be familiar with basic equine genetics.

¨       Be familiar with genetic diseases in the horse.

HIH 1020, 1060

11/20-11/25

Thanksgiving break

 

11/28

Genetics Cont.

 

11/30

Housing & Facilities For Horses

¨       Know the recommendations for adequate facilities for the well being of the horse

HIH 310-360

12/5

Facilities & Waste Management

¨       Understand waste management problems.

 

12/7

EXAM 3

 

 

LABORATORY TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

DATE

TOPIC

 

8/22, 8/24

Horse Facilities

“The Noble Horse” – Video

 

8/29, 8/31

Safe Handling

¨       Horse Handling Techniques

¨       Discuss the do’s and don’ts concerning approaching and catching a horse

¨       Discuss the safe areas to stand when addressing a horse

¨       Discuss the proper way to handle, lead and secure a horse

¨       Restraint

Grooming

¨       Know the tools used to groom a horse & understand how to groom a horse safely

 

 

 

9/5, 9/7

 

Horse Anatomy

¨       Name and label the parts of the horse.

¨       Name and label the skeletal system of the horse.

Colors & markings

·         Be able to identify and or describe: Sorrel, Chestnut, Black, Brown, Bay, White, Palomino, Grulla, Dun, Buckskin, Grey, Roan

·         Differentiate between Tobiano and Overo coat patterns.

·         Identify and describe leg markings.

·         Identify and describe facial markings.

Determining Height, and Weight of Horses

¨       Know how to determine the height of horses.

¨       Understand the different methods for estimating weight of a horse.

HIH 140, 220, 230

 

 

 

HIH 720

9/12, 9/14

 

Horse Anatomy

Evaluating Equine Conformation

¨       Look at good & poor conformation

¨       Assess conformation faults  

¨       Measure parts of horses & discuss how it relates to conformation.

¨       Be able to judge a group of horses on the basis of conformation.

Body Condition Scoring of Horses

HIH 220, 230

 

 

 

 

HIH 720

 

9/19, 9/21

 

Reproduction/Castration

¨       Name and describe the different types of breeding methods.

¨       Describe the method used at the horse barn for collecting stallions & evaluating semen.

HIH 910-950

9/26, 9/28

 

MID-TERM PRACTICAL EXAM

 

10/3, 10/5

Horse behavior and training

·         “The World of Horses” – Video

·         Dominance/social hierarchy

·         Understand & discuss positive reinforcement, negative reinforcement & punishment

HIH 1220, 1240

 

10/10 10/12

Hoof Care by Dr. Rich Evans

¨       Understand proper hoof care and what to look for when a horse is trimmed or shod.

¨       Know the different types of farrier tools

HIH 505, 510, 525, 530

10/17, 10/19

POSTER/PAPER PRESENTATIONS IN LAB

 

10/21

POSTER PRESENTATIONS @ THE EQUINE INFORMATIONAL FORUM

 

10/24, 10/26

 

Emergency first-aid

¨       First-aid kits 

¨       Identify the signs of a healthy horse.

Parasites and Parasite Control

¨       Develop a time line calendar of some type showing when to vaccinate and deworm a horse.

HIH 415, 425, 430, 440, 445

 

 

 

10/31,

11/2

 

Nutrition and Feeding Management

¨       Know the difference in nutrient values between different types of hay.

¨       Know what makes up a feeding ration (roughage, concentrates, and supplements)

¨       Differentiate between different types of feeds.

¨       Know how to interpret a commercial feed tag

HIH: 710, 730, 750, 760, 782, 783, 790, 791

11/7, 11/9

Exercise Physiology

·         Understand & discuss exercise physiology concepts

HIH 810, 830, 840, 850, 851, 895

11/14, 11/16

Coat Color Genetics

¨       Identify the genotype for each coat color.

¨       Predict possible colors of offspring.

Horse Management

¨       Determine the cost of maintaining a horse for one year.

¨       Understand the expenses related to maintaining a horse and possible incomes for a horse business.

HIH 1040

 

 

HIH 120, 1320

11/20-11/24

Thanksgiving break

 

11/28; 11/30

LABORATORY PRACTICAL FINAL EXAM

 

12/5, 12/7