257 Genetics 3 cr. hrs. A study of the basic principles of Mendelian and population genetics, the biological role of nucleic acids, reviews of the classical literature, and concepts of genetic engineering. 260 Animal Physiology 4 cr. hrs. Basic anatomy and the integration of body regulatory systems will be studied. Students will perform advanced training of the western performance horse, including reining horse maneuvers.
Emphasis is placed on developing softness, suppleness and control of the horse's working parts.
Principles of horse breeding, nutrition, management, health, evaluation, equitation and training are examined. Business and practical aspects of operation a riding school will be examined. Techniques for teaching of hunt seat, dressage, jumping and western riding. Farrier Training 2 cr. hrs. This course investigates the art and science of shoeing the horse, including anatomy and diseases of the foot, trimming, making and fitting shoes, and corrective and pathological shoeing.