ANEQ 102 Introduction to Equine Sciences (F, S)

Equine physiology, production systems and management systems as it pertains to the equine industry and management.

Prerequisite: None

ANEQ 202 Horse Handling (F)

Focus will be on haltering, leading, ground handling skills, general behavior and grooming.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

ANEQ 203 Equine Management (S)

Focus will be on advanced grooming skills, identification and management of herd health issues, and identification and implementation of training equipment.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 202

ANEQ 292 Orientation (S)

This class emphasizes dressing for success, career and skill identification, résumés, cover letters and interview skills.

Prerequisite: None

ANEQ 315 Equine Behavior (S)

This class reviews all instinctive behaviors and studies, in detail, behaviors related to training and learning.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102, Sophomore Standing or Higher

ANEQ 340 Horse Training Laboratory I (F) 

Practical training skills using a yearling or two year old: in-hand, restraint, ground driving, lunging, first rides, stable management. 

Prerequisite: ANEQ 315 and/or Written Approval

ANEQ 341 Horse Training Laboratory II (S) 

Skills in training for specific riding maneuvers, conditioning, fitting for sale and stable management.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 340

ANEQ 344 Principles of Equine Reproduction (F)

Principles of reproduction and reproductive management of the mare and stallion.

Prerequisite:  ANEQ 102; ANEQ 230 or ANEQ 310 or BMS 300 or BMS 305 or VS 333

ANEQ 345 Principles of Equine Nutrition (F, S)

Principles of nutrition and their application in feeding horses in different physiological states to promote their health and well-being.

Prerequisite:  ANEQ 102; ANEQ 230 or ANEQ 320 or BMS 300 or BMS 305 or VS 333; 3 credits 100-level chemistry; 3 credits of math

ANEQ 346 Equine Disease Management (F)

Lameness and common diseases of horses.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 230 or BMS 300 or BMS 305 or VS 333

ANEQ 347 Equine Event Management (F, S)

Production and management of equine related events.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

ANEQ 349 Packing and Outfitting (F, S)

Outfitting and packing the horse; hitches, knots, and horse care; planning pack trips, setting up camp. Overnight pack trip included.
Prerequisite:  ANEQ 102 and Written Approval of Instructor

ANEQ 351 - Practicum in Therapeutic Riding (F, S)

This two credit lecture and laboratory course introduces equine assisted activities (EAA).  This class will give an overview of equine assisted activities such as therapeutic horseback riding, hippotherapy, driving and vaulting, equine assisted mental health, and at risk youth programs.  Lectures in the history of therapeutic riding and EAA, the history of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association, the use of the horse in EAA, cognitive and physical disabilities, riding equipment and adaptive equipment, non-profit organizations, and therapeutic riding instructor certification will be included as well.  Students will be required to participate in a two hour laboratory in addition to attending lecture.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

ANEQ 352 Introduction to Horse Evaluation (S)

Successful completion of this course implies the student will be able to do the following:  1) Give an oral set of reasons 2) Score in the 90 percentile in placings by the end of the semester 3) Make decisions quickly and confidently 4) Comfortably speak in front of a group and 5) Gain the skills to successfully compete at the intercollegiate level if so desired.

Prerequisite:  ANEQ 102

ANEQ 353 Advanced Horse Evaluation (F)

Advanced criteria/techniques for horse evaluation; logical decision process development to establish comparative value; intercollegiate competition.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 352

ANEQ 358 Equine Sales Management I (F)

Emphasizes skills necessary to organize, promote, and host an equine sale. Students will begin working towards preparing the Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale to be held at the end of the semester.  Emphasis will be placed on advertising, marketing, catalog development and pedigree research.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

ANEQ 359 Equine Sales Management II (S)

Emphasizes skills necessary to host and evaluate an equine sale. Students will continue working towards preparing the Legends of Ranching Performance Horse Sale to be held at the end of the semester.  This will include completion of sales catalog, advertising, sales facility preparation, and personnel hiring (e.g. auctioneer, announcer, ring personnel).

Prerequisite: ANEQ 358 and Written Approval

ANEQ 384 Teaching Assistant / Supervised College Teaching

ANEQ 386 (B) Equine Reproduction Management (S)

Prerequisite: ANEQ 344

ANEQ 386 (C) Farrier Practicum (S)

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

ANEQ 440 Equine Production and Industry (F, S)

For students planning a career in the horse industry; management of facilities, production systems, personnel, marketing, and biological systems.                    

Prerequisite: ANEQ 344, ANEQ 345, ANEQ 346

ANEQ 442 Riding Instructor Training (F, S)

Teaching techniques; theory; handling of large mounted groups, beginner through advanced levels.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102, Written Approval

ANEQ 445 Foaling Management (S)

The goal of the class is to provide an overview of normal and abnormal events
associated with pregnancy, foaling, the newborn foal and the postpartum period
in the horse.  The class meets once per week for lecture (1 hour) and the lab
experience involves monitoring and foaling out one or two mares in a small
group (5-6 students per mare).

Prerequisite: ANEQ 344

ANEQ/SOCR 448 Manure Management

Manure management; maximizing benefits to soils and crops; minimizing air and water quality hazards; complying with regulations.

Prerequisite: ANEQ 102, SOCR 240, Three credits 100-level chemistry

ANEQ 475 Travel Abroad

ANEQ 487 Internship

ANEQ 495 Independent Study