A systems approach to reproductive endocrinology, the reproductive and urinary systems, and to pediatrics. Included are the care of the broodmare and breeding stallion, techniques of natural and artificial insemination, recent developments in the use of frozen semen, and embryo transfer. Each session is devoted to a special topic, for which specific skills must be mastered. This course is designed for the student who intends to teach riding and provides an in-depth study of the pupil, school horse, teaching techniques, business procedures, ethics and responsibilities, preventive medicine and farrier care. Students will observe and assist in the instruction of a riding class.
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. 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. 5 hrs Lecture and laboratory.