Animal & Dairy Science: Academic Programs: Course Syllabi
ADSC 2630
Pleasure Horse Management
Spring 2003Instructor:
Beth Bass
Room 257 Coliseum
542-5817
bbass@sports.uga
Teaching Assistant :
Lauren McKee
Lm3dayeventer@hotmail.com
Course Objectives:
This is a basic overview of equine sciences as it relates to anatomy, conformation, breeds, nutrition, reproduction and basic management procedures. Prior equine knowledge or experience is not required.
Grading:
| Exam I | 25% |
| Exam II | 25% |
| Final | 30% |
| Lab quizzes/projects | 20% |
| 100% |
Exams:
Exams will comprise of short answer, multiple choice, identify and/or true/false questions; the final will be comprehensive. All material covered in lab is considered test material.
Lab:
The labs will be held at the Livestock Instructional Arena or Snyder barn. Location for the weekly lab will be announced in class each Monday due to changes in availability of guest lecturers or horses. Therefore, if you miss Monday class, do not assume the lab schedule is always correct. Most labs will be hands on with the horses, so dress appropriately (long pants and closed toe shoes, boots preferred). Labs will not be canceled due to inclement weather. Unannounced quizzes may be given during labs and no make-ups will be given without excused absence; therefore, attendance is highly recommended.
Course Text:
There will not be an official text for this class; however, a couple of reference texts are recommended. Horses: a Guide to Selection, Care, and Enjoyment by J. Warren Evans will be on reserve at the library for your convenience. Also the Horse Industry Handbook by Luba is available at the Tate bookstore. Other suggested readings will be addressed in class.
Regular class attendance is expected as well as participation in the class discussions. Tests, quizzes and other work missed due to unexcused absences will not be made up. The following syllabus is a general outline that is subject to change due to guest speakers, availability of facilities, etc. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you are falling behind or need help with the subject matter.
Lecture Schedule
| January | |
| 13 | Class overview, colors |
| 20 | No Class—MLK Day |
| 27 | Breeds, markings |
| February | |
| 3 | Anatomy, conformation |
| 10 | Selection, behavior, vices |
| 17 | Principles of training |
| 24 | EXAM I |
| March | |
| 3 | Digestive anatomy, nutrition |
| 10 | Nutrition of the performance horse, broodmare |
| 17 | Spring Break—no class |
| 24 | Diseases, parasites |
| 31 | Reproduction of the stallion, mare, foaling |
| April | |
| 7 | EXAM II |
| 14 | Buildings and Equipment |
| 21 | Business aspects |
| 28 | Career opportunities, impact of the horse industry |
| May | |
| 7 | (Wednesday) FINAL EXAM 12-3 pm |
| Lab Schedule (Subject to change) |
|
| January | |
| 15 | Safety, handling, normal vitals, basic anatomy |
| 22 | Methods of restraint, ageing by teeth, dentition |
| 29 | Breeds, colors, markings, identification methods |
| February | |
| 5 | Gaits, ways of going, conformation |
| 12 | Common management practices |
| 19 | Behavior |
| 26 | Equipment, bits |
| March | |
| 5 | Nutrition |
| 12 | Nutrition, wound care, bandaging |
| 19 | Spring Break—no Lab |
| 26 | Vaccination, deworming schedules |
| April | |
| 2 | Reproduction |
| 9 | Hoof care, hoof anatomy |
| 16 | Fencing, buildings, barns |
| 23 | Exercise physiology |
| 30 | Review for final |