Animal Science: Equine Mgmt and Programming (A)

About ASCI 3450 A

Designed for the leadership groups in the Hardacre Equine Center. Students who are on the Horse Barn Executive Committee, Equus Advisors, and Dressage Team Captains are required to participate. Topics include equine nutrition, farm management, equine health and wellness, pasture management, equine equipment management and selection, and biosecurity protocols. Depending on the student's role there are additional horse care, teaching, and student management responsibilities. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Notes

PACE students by permission and override. Instructor permission required

Section Description

This course is designed for the leadership in the Hardacre Equine Center. Students who are on the Horse Barn Executive Committee, Equus Advisors, and Dressage Team Captains are required to participate in this course. Topics include equine nutrition, farm management, equine health and wellness, pasture management, equine equipment management and selection, and biosecurity protocols.

Section Expectation

Students are expected to attend weekly small or large group meetings. Students are expected to demonstrate leadership skills within the barn. Each leadership group must complete their assigned responsibilities throughout the semester. Students must communicate clearly with the students they are responsible for (i.e. Exec - Coop members, Captains - Dressage Team members, and Equus Advisors - Equus students). Students are expected to work together to coordinate services and scheduling.

Evaluation

Students are evaluated based on attendance and attention to the horses and the people in the barn. Weekly tasks are competed on time and with excellence. Assigned responsibilities are completed on a regular basis.

Important Dates

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

Resources

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