Introduces the student to the concepts and principles involved in the operation of an equine enterprise. The student will examine topics as diverse as equine law, marketing, cash flow analysis and state and federal regulations impacting the business. Students gain hands on experience in breeding techniques as well as all facets of stallion, mare and foal care management. Students learn about the care and management of mares throughout pregnancy, signs of impending parturition, husbandry during the foaling process ad post parturition mare and foal care. Students will be required to register, market and sell foals via auction.
Students gain practical experience in breeding and horse care management.