EQUS 106 Equine Tack and Equipment

Introductory course designed to familiarize students with equipment utilized in the equine industry. The function, fitting and proper maintenance of items used for equine husbandry / performance will be specifically addressed. Upon completion students will be able to identify and correctly demonstrate usage.

Credits

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

EQUS 106Equine Tack and Equipment

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Agriculture Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Credit Hours Narrative

2 Credits

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Semester Contact Hours Lab

30

Repeatable

No

III. Catalog Course Description

Introductory course designed to familiarize students with equipment utilized in the equine industry. The function, fitting and proper maintenance of items used for equine husbandry / performance will be specifically addressed. Upon completion students will be able to identify and correctly demonstrate usage.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Identify and demonstrate the proper usage of equipment in common equine husbandry and health practices
  • Correctly identify equine tack and equipment and demonstrate its proper fit and usage in English and Western performance disciplines

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Assessment Strategy Narrative

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to identify, fit and describe usage of equipment used for

1.       Equine Husbandry

2.       Equine Health

3.       English performance disciplines

4.       Western performance disciplines