* Required in the Equine Sciences major;
Term Taught: F, S, SS (Fall, Spring, Summer Session)


AN 102 Introduction to Equine Sciences (F, S)
Equine physiology, production systems and management systems as it
pertains to the equine industry and management.

AN 145 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.

AN 201 Preparation of Horses for Competition (F, S)
Development of skills to prepare and present horses in western (section A) and English
(section B) competitions aimed at enhancing their value.

AN 315 Equine Behavior (S)
This class reviews all instinctive behaviors and studies, in detail, behaviors related to
training and learning.

AN 340 Horse Training Laboratory I (F)
Practical training skills using a yearling or two year old: in-hand, restraint,
ground driving, longeing, first rides, stable management.

AN 341 Horse Training Laboratory II (S)
Skills in training for specific riding maneuvers, conditioning, fitting for sale
and stable management.

AN 344 Principles of Equine Reproduction (F)
Principles of reproduction and reproductive management of the mare and stallion.

AN 345 Equine Nutrition (F, S)
Principles of nutrition and their application in feeding horses in different physiological
states to promote their health and well-being.

AN 346 Equine Disease Management (F)
Lameness and common diseases of horses.

AN347 Equine Event Management
Production and management of equine related events.

AN348 Equine Training Techniques (S)
This class emphasizes training techniques in multiple riding disciplines, guest clinicians
and instructors will be used extensively.

AN 350 (D) Horse Judging (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.

AN 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, nonprofit 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.

AN 358 Equine Sales Management (F)
Emphasizes skills necessary to organize, promote, and host an equine sale.

AN 359 Equine Sales Preparation (S)
Preparation of horses for sale and horse sale management.
Each student will be assigned two horses to prepare for sale through a student
managed horse sale. Also, they will continue working towards preparing the actual
horse sale to be held at the end of the semester. This will include dissemination of
sales catalog, advertising, sales facility preparation, and personnel hiring (e.g.
auctioneer, announcer, ring personnel).

AN 384 Teaching Assistant / Supervised College Teaching
AN 386 (A) Stable Management (S)
The goal of this class is to introduce students to some of the other practical skills they
will need, in addition to horse skills, if they are considering a career in equine facility
management. There is a heavy emphasis on safety, particularly with heavy equipment.
Students will be lectured, and participate in labs, on subjects such as trailering,
including reversing, tractor driving, heavy equipment operation, power tools, leather
care and quality, IV and IM shot administration, bandaging and first aid. The aim at the
end of the course is for students to have basic skills and understanding of the course
material and a desire to improve on these skills.

AN 386 (B) Equine Reproduction Management
AN 386 (C) Farrier Practicum (S)
AN 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.

AN 442 Riding Instructor Training (F, S)
Teaching techniques; theory; handling of large mounted groups, beginner
through advanced levels.

AN 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).

AN/SC 448 Manure Management
Manure management; maximizing benefits to soils and crops; minimizing air and water
quality hazards; complying with regulations.