Equine Science: Healthy As A Horse
Have a horse-crazy kid that is ready for the next step in their horse journey and learn about the health of the horse? This course is will go into common illnesses, vital signs and other points of interest regarding a horse's health.
Ms. Lora
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Intermediate Level
This course is a great step-up course after the "Equine Science: Introduction to the Horse" course and is a great way for your horse-crazy kid to learn more about the animal they love, the horse! We will learn about the health of the horse in relation to common illnesses, vital signs, lameness issues, and equine dentistry. As a teacher, I enjoy bringing class to life using photos, videos, slides and life examples. Class will have discussion times for students to express thoughts, ideas and experience of the topic at hand. Week 1 - Introduction to the Course – Equine Vitals - Students will learn about what makes a horse healthy and the outline of BCS, vital signs, and terminology as we begin to dive into horse illnesses. Week 2 - Not a Healthy Horse - Students will learn about different illnesses that are more common in horses and explore each in relation to what each illness is. Week 3 - Blemish & Lameness Issues – What is a blemish? What is an unsoundness? This week, students will discover and learn about different blemishes and unsoundness issues within the horse. We will be using a hand-out supplied by the teacher. Week 4 - Anatomy & Equine Dentistry - Students will discover the anatomy of the horse in relation to their teeth, aging and development within the horse.
Learning Goals
Students will gain a solid foundation of understanding of the general health of the horse in relation to vitals, common illnesses, lameness issues and health protocols. They will develop themselves further as equine enthusiasts and become more invested in learning about the health of the horse.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
This class is the more geared towards students who have already completed my class "Equine Science: Introduction to the Horse".
Supply List
Students should come to class ready with a pen/pencil, notebook and colored pencils. We will provide horse coloring sheet print outs at the beginning of this course.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
As an educator, I have an extensive background in the equine industry. I received my Associate of Applied Science in Equine Training & Management and have pursued a career as a riding instructor, horse trainer, barn manager and horse judge. Throughout my college degree, I have taken many equine courses including health, nutrition, reproduction, business, anatomy, physiology, and horsemanship. Horses have been a large part of my life for over fifteen years in which I have competed in western performance and ranch horse versatility events. I am prepared to teach this course!Reviews
Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $56 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class
