To include care and adjustment of equipment, saddle, bridle and trailering techniques. Lecture 3 hours, Lab 2 hours per week. The role and structure of agriculture in the American economy. Policies to achieve efficiency and welfare goals in agriculture. MATH 1513 is highly recommended as a prerequisite.
Emphasis is placed on techniques required to be successful in competitive horse events.
Develop problem-solving skills involving quantitative analysis of physical systems commonly encountered in agriculture. Technical areas addressed include power and machinery, soil and water, structures, instrumentation, controls and processing. Composition, characteristics and nutritive values of feedstuffs and ration additives. Practical techniques of feeding. A study of livestock feeding problems.