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ASCI 2990 TR1 (CRN: 15900)

Animal Science: France: The European Pony Tour

3 Credit Hours—Seats Available!

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Notes

Spring Break travel course; Travel Course to France; OIE GoAbroad App Deadline: 11/18/2025; In-country dates 3/8-3/15/26; Location: France; Instructor permission required; Program fee $3,886 minus $450 deposit; Airfare is additional;Out of Pocket Expenses (approx. $435) Tuition not included in the program fee; Pre-Req ASCI 1400 Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

Section Description

The European Pony Tour takes students to the land where horses were first domesticated, bred, trained, and used for work, travel, and war. Students will see the continued use of horses in these capacities, as well as their more common use now in recreation and sport. We will visit farms, event venues, equine practices and/or veterinary schools. Students will see and learn about European horse and pony breeds, as well as common training techniques, riding disciplines, and care and management practices. We will meet equine professionals including breeders, trainers, instructors, and veterinarians. Students will come back to the United States with a new appreciation for the breadth of the equine world and the opportunities that abound for students interested in pursuing a career with horses.

Section Expectation

Course Learning Objectives: • Describe similarities and differences between horse care and management in the United States and Europe. • Appreciate horse and pony breeds native to Europe. • Explain variations in training techniques including work on the ground and in the saddle. • Recognize differences in tack, attire, and riding disciplines between the United States and Europe. • Communicate with a variety of equine professionals in a respectful manner. • Compare veterinary school undergraduate programs in Europe to graduate level veterinary programs in the United States. • Note similarities and differences between equine veterinary practices/hospitals in Europe versus the United States. • Develop life skills in resilience and perseverance while traveling abroad and in unfamiliar places.

Evaluation

Grading for ASCI 2990 France: The European Pony Tour Participation 30% Assignments: France: Equine History 15% France: Current Equine World 15% Travel Journal 15% Student Opinion Piece 25% TOTAL 100%

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