Prevention of lameness through proper conditioning will be discussed. A lecture and laboratory course dealing with anatomy, physiology, genetics, disease, infertility, nutrition, and management of broodmares and stallions. Complications of parturition and disease of the neonatal foal and breeding farm economics are presented. The responsibilities of the judge in officiating at hunter, jumper and dressage shows, and combined training events are discussed. The ability to recognize superior performance is developed and students have the opportunity to judge with recognized professionals under competitive conditions.
Specific content depends on semester enrolled.
Students manage and plan all breeding activities, including transporting semen and mare treatments, stallion promotion, financial tracking, and contracts. This course covers the business considerations applicable to an equine related enterprise. Content emphasizes business planning, computer software and marketing research relevant to the leadership, start-up, growth and management necessary to obtain and maintain operating efficiency in the equine market place. Groundwork and preparation for the development of a business plan will be specifically addressed. Course work will contain the development of a professional portfolio.