International requirements are reviewed. International events, trainers and their methods are evaluated, as are types and levels of show jumping competition and the specialist training needed. Course building and fence structure are covered in theory and in practice. The concept of physical fitness, endurance, strength and power training, expected changes associated with different training methods and the evolution of training methods. Also studied are reproductive disorders, skin and ocular diseases, blood and hematologic disorders, parasitic and fungal diseases, viral infections, bacterial infections and plant and chemical-induced toxicities.
Study ranges from causes to the cycle of events to management to prevention.
Diseases of foals are included. Principles of pharmacokinetics are studied, as are the effects of therapeutic agents on various systems of the equine body. Other topics include antimicrobial drugs, anthelmintic medication, applied toxicology and drug testing methodology. Equine Genetics - Basic genetics are reviewed before studying the genetics of evolution and speciation, disease and breed improvement. Equine Nutrition - Feed is studied in regard to composition, analysis and energy values.