Techniques in Equine Science

ANS3239L Spring, 2001

Instructor: Department Chair:

Joel McQuagge F.G. Hembry

125C Animal Science Bldg. 100 Animal Science Bldg.

Ph: 392-6363, 376-0562 Ph: 392-1911

E-mail: McQuagge@animal.ufl.edu

Teaching Assistants:

Jodi Crowley Kylee Johnson

335-7322 ufjodic@aol.com 332-1562 kjohnson@animal.ufl.edu

Objective:

The purpose of this course is to introduce the knowledge, horseback and management skills required for proper daily horse care and conditioning. This course is designed for those seeking employment requiring basic horse care skills and for novice horse owners.

Schedule:

This class will meet Tuesday and Thursday, periods 6&7 (12:50-2:45pm) at the Horse Teaching Unit.

1/9- Tour of unit, basic behavior, safety around the horse.

1/11- Catching, leading, tying (learn knots), basic grooming.

1/16- Handling young horses.

1/18- Daily horse care management: feeding, stall cleaning, etc.

1/23- Horse health.

1/25- Horse Judging. "Quiz"

1/30- Hoof trimming and evaluation of a proper shoeing job.

2/1- " "

2/6- Restraint and handling techniques for vet , farrier visits, clipping etc.

2/8- Ageing by teeth.

2/13- Trailer loading, hauling and safety.

2/15- " " "Quiz"

2/20- Identification and parts of tack, cleaning and storage of tack.

2/22- Recognition and evaluation of various styles of riding: Hunt, Saddle, Stockseat, Dressage.

2/27- Proper tacking up procedure.

3/1- Longeing of a horse, use of line and longe whip. "Quiz"

3/6- Spring Break - No Classes

3/8- "

3/13- Longeing of a horse and the longe ring.

3/15- Proper mounting and dismounting (all types).

3/20- Rider on the longe.

3/22- Rider on the longe.

3/27- "

3/29- Use of aides and riding figures in the arena.

4/3- " "

4/5- " " "Quiz"

4/10- " "

4/12- " "

4/17- " "

4/20- Harnessing and driving.

4/24- Plan of a riding/training session. "Quiz"

Grading:

Participation and progress 40 pts.

4 10-point quizzes (you may drop your lowest score). No Makeups 40 pts.

Each quiz will cover material from hand-outs given in the previous classes.

2 10-point reports on articles or videos regarding some aspect of

"Horsemanship" 20 pts.

Total 100 pts.

A = 90+, B = 80-89, C = 70-79, D = 60-69, E = 59-

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UF Counseling Services

Resources are available on-campus for students having personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals which interfere with their academic performance. These resources include:

1. University Counseling Center, 301 Peabody Hall, 392-1575, personal and career counseling;

2. Student Mental Health, Student Health Care Center, 392-1171, personal counseling;

3. Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS), Student Health Care Center, 392-1161, Sexual assault counseling;

4. Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601, career development assistance and counseling.

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