Course material covers the management of all classes of horses from birth, to performance, to reproduction. Discussion of types of facilities and management practices best suited to different types of equine operations. Course includes lecture and laboratory segments. Several laboratory sessions include field trips to area farms involved in the commercial production of horses for sale, racing or showing. This Course is Required for Students in the Equine Option in Animal Sciences.
Course includes field trips to local sales, horse shows and farms.
Students have the opportunity to compete in Intercollegiate Judging Competitions. An intensive examination of the many facets of the horse industry in Kentucky. Course format utilizes guest lecturers from farms, bloodstock agencies, breed associations, veterinary practices and equine publications to discuss opportunities and issues in the horse industry. Field trips to farms, training barns, sales facilities, racetracks and the Kentucky Horse Park illustrate the broad scope of the horse industry. For graduate students and advanced undergraduate students that have completed at least one class in animal nutrition and one class in horse management.