Об этом курсе: There are over 100 million horses, donkeys and mules in the world today and owners of these animals can be found on almost every continent and in almost every society. The Horse Course will cover many unique aspects of equine ownership and touch upon the science behind many of today’s management practices.
Автор: Университет Флориды
Преподаватели: Chris J. Mortensen, Ph.D., Professor
Animal Sciences
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Программа курса
НЕДЕЛЯ 1
Introduction to The Horse Course
Welcome to Week 1 of The Horse Course! To start off the course, we will begin discussing what exactly an “equid” is. We will cover the many equine species inhabiting our globe. Next, we’ll jump into the history of horses and donkeys, touching upon how they have made such an impact on our own societal development. The second half of week 1 will cover the many breeds of horses and donkeys. We will finish up with a lecture on the equine hybrids.
7 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 1
- Видео: Introduction to the World’s Equids
- Видео: Evolution of Horses and Donkeys
- Видео: Roles of Horses and Donkeys in Human Development
- Видео: Breeds of Horses
- Видео: Breeds of Donkeys
- Видео: The Hybrids
- Discussion Prompt: Horses and Donkeys
- Practice Quiz: Week 1 Quiz
НЕДЕЛЯ 2
Basic Equine Physiology
This week will start out with covering some basic physiology. We will then advance into hoof anatomy and care. This will lead to spending a lecture discussing laminitis, a serious hoof condition in horses and other equids. The final two lectures will jump into the various coat colors and markings in horses.
10 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 2
- Видео: Basic Equine Physiology
- Видео: Hoof Anatomy
- Видео: Hoof Care
- Видео: Laminitis
- Видео: Coat Colors
- Видео: Coat Markings
- Видео: Equipment
- Видео: Grooming
- Discussion Prompt: Natural Hoof Care
- Practice Quiz: Week 2 Quiz
- Видео: Week 2 Assignment Instructions - Aminal Description and Hoof Care Plan
Оцениваемый: Animal Description and Hoof Care Plan Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 3
Equine Behavior and Training
The topics this week will focus on equid behavior and movement. Understanding how equids relate to their environment and communicate is critical to training and management. We will start this week by examining the basic equine senses and communication. Then we will discuss normal and abnormal behaviors and the basic psychology used in training. We will finish the week discussing the basic gaits and how these animals move.
8 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 3
- Видео: Equine Senses
- Видео: How Horses and Donkeys Communicate
- Видео: Typical Equine Behaviors
- Видео: Abnormal Equine Behaviors
- Видео: Basic Psychology in Training
- Видео: Gaits
- Discussion Prompt: Domestic Horse/Donkey Behavior
- Practice Quiz: Week 3 Quiz
- Видео: Week 3 Assignment Instructions - Training Plan
Оцениваемый: Training Plan Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 4
Feeding Management
The topics this week will focus on equid nutrition. Understanding how and what to feed these animals is one of the most important aspects of basic care. We will start with digestive anatomy, how to evaluate your animal’s nutrient requirements, and then jump into feeding management. We will round out the week discussing colic and other nutritional disorders.
8 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 4
- Видео: Equine Digestive Anatomy
- Видео: Evaluating Body Condition
- Видео: Nutrient Requirements
- Видео: Components of an Equine Diet
- Видео: Pasture Management
- Видео: Colic
- Discussion Prompt: Feeding Horses/Donkeys
- Видео: Week 4 Assignment Instructions - Feeding Plan
- Practice Quiz: Week 4 Quiz
Оцениваемый: Feeding Plan Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 5
Maintaining Equine Health
The topics this week will focus on equine health. Monitoring and taking care of your animal’s health is critical to owning any equid. We will start off with the normal equine vital signs and then we will discuss administering first aid to your animals. We will then cover the different parasites and diseases that can afflict these animals. Finally, we will end the week discussing some common genetic disorders.
8 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 5
- Видео: Equine Vital Signs
- Видео: First Aid
- Видео: Internal Parasites
- Видео: External Parasites
- Видео: Equine Diseases
- Видео: Equine Genetic Disorders
- Discussion Prompt: Emergency Situations
- Practice Quiz: Week 5 Quiz
- Видео: Week 5 Assignment Instructions - Health Management Plan
Оцениваемый: Health Management Plans Assignment
НЕДЕЛЯ 6
Breeding Management
The topics this week will focus on equine reproduction. Breeding is an important component of the equine industry. We will start off this week with some basic anatomy, including what makes the equids unique. Then we will cover the estrous cycles of mares and jennies, followed by common breeding systems used throughout the world. After discussing unique aspects of equine pregnancy and parturition, we will finish out the week covering some management tips for taking care of the newborn foal.
8 видео, 1 материал для самостоятельного изучения, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: Week 6
- Видео: Equine Reproductive Anatomy - Female
- Видео: Equine Reproductive Anatomy - Male
- Видео: Estrous Cycle
- Видео: Breeding Systems
- Видео: Pregnancy
- Видео: Parturition
- Видео: Post Foaling Care
- Discussion Prompt: Horses and other Mammalian Species
- Practice Quiz: Week 6 Quiz
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Great course! Covers a large breadth of topics from hoof anatomy to breeding. Even as a more experienced horse person I learned a lot.
I have learned a lot doing this course. thank you for giving me the opportunity to do so. I liked it a lot
Really enjoying this course, I would say it was higher than just a basic course, but very interesting and offering so much information.
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Interesting course, and good for those who own equines. It is valuable in learning basic health, nutrition, training, and the history of the horse. This course also goes into parasite control, and basic pasture management as well.