Equine Science 2: Advanced Care, Training, and Management

Learners will gain essential skills in equine care, training, and management through a comprehensive exploration of 𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡, 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫, and 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧. The class covers vital topics such as 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, and 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠, alongside an in-depth look at 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 

Learners will develop the expertise to manage horses with confidence, preparing them for success in areas like 𝐯𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, and 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. This class provides valuable knowledge to improve care practices and deepen understanding of equines, making it ideal for those passionate about horses or considering a career in the equine field.

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Week of January 6: Explore Body Surfaces, Systems, and Their Functions in Equine
Week of January 13: Study How Four Functional Muscle Groups Influence Equine Movement
Week of January 20: Examine How Structure, Body Dimensions, and Other Factors Influence Equine Utility
Week of January 27: Learn Methods to Estimate the Age and Weight of Equine

Week of February 3: Understand the Nutritional Requirements Essential for Equine Well-being
Week of February 10: Discover the Classes of Feed Commonly Used for Equine Nutrition
Week of February 17: Explore General Principles for Formulating Balanced Rations for Equine
Week of February 24: Understand Best Practices for Equine Housing and Paddock Design

Week of March 3: Study Methods for Bedding, Stall Maintenance, and Waste Management
Week of March 10: Learn Techniques to Assess Vital Life Signs and Basic First Aid for Equine
Week of March 17: OFF
Week of March 24: Explore the Basics of Equine Dental and Hoof Care

Week of March 31: Learn General Principles of Parasite and Disease Management in Equine
Week of April 7: Study Fundamentals of Equine Reproduction Management
Week of April 14: Discover Basic Equine Breeding Techniques and Their Benefits
Week of April 21: Understand the Role of Genetics in Equine

Week of April 28: Learn Safe Practices for Catching, Haltering, Leading, Tying, and Restraining Equine
Week of May 5: Explore Foundational Training for Foals, Yearlings, and Two-Year-Olds
Week of May 12: Learn Safe Practices for Bridling and Saddling Equine
Week of May 19: Discover Techniques for Safe Mounting and Riding of Equine

Week of May 26: Understand General Principles for Judging Halter and Performance Classes

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This class follows a loop schedule, allowing learners to join at any point and seamlessly continue through the material. Each lesson stands alone, so learners will never feel behind or miss critical content. It is the parent/learner's responsibility to track lessons completed. Refunds will not be provided if a lesson is repeated, but many learners enjoy revisiting topics for review and reinforcement!

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.