Students will observe and assist in the instruction of a riding class. Riding test may be required. Students continue to observe the instructor in a scheduled equitation class. Students will take full responsibility and prepare lessons for supervised instruction of a small group of students for 8 weeks. I except that students will teach riders who are at a more advanced level.
Emphasis is on the internal anatomy of the foot as well as proper tools and shoe types.
The student obtains both theoretical and practical experience for a comprehensive study of lameness and methods of correcting pathological conditions that arise from poor conformation. Students also study techniques of specialty shoeing for a variety of conditions. I 5 hrs. The four systems courses deal with the anatomy, physiology, associated diseases or disorders, prevention, and care of the horse as they relate to each body system. Students also learn to perform venipuncture and intra-muscular injections.