This class is taught in English.

Class 1:
You will learn all of the basic body parts and how riding tack affects those body parts
You will understand animal welfare and the 5 Basic Freedoms
You will learn body parts the horse has today that are unneeded and common body parts that are missing

Class 2: 
You will be able to collect a horse's vitals and assess them for normalcy
You will be introduced to equine communication
You will learn the internal organs of the horse
You will learn coat colors
You will learn about predisposing diseases in the Thoroughbred

Class 3:
You will be able to describe what a lame horse is
You will be able to identify the basic parts of the horses' hoof
You will understand why the foot is so important to a horse
You will be introduced to basic hoof care

Class 4: 
Students will learn the 5 Global Freedoms of Animal Welfare
Students will learn how basic husbandry allows for the 5 Global Freedoms
You will have learned positional terms that are frequented in more advanced Anatomy classes

I am an Animal Scientist who graduated from NC State in 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Animal Science Pre-Vet. When I completed schooling, I left with a minor and additional concentrations: Agriculture Business Management, Equine Anatomy and Physiology of the Performance Horse. I completed additional coursework in Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and individual classes at U.C. Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine distance education in Equine Industry, Exercise Physiology, and Equine Welfare and Management. 

I have worked at N.C. State University (who also has a veterinary science doctorate program) in the undergraduate university in both Anatomy and Physiology as well as Equine Science classes teaching as a Teaching Assistant. 

I worked in veterinary medicine and animal science including various clinics and farms for 20 years.

I am ready and prepared for this course.

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