Equine Science / Horses - Feeds & Feeding (8- 12 Yrs)
In this 4 week course, students will become familiar with the principles of equine nutrition and how what you feed your horse or pony is an important foundation to keeping them healthy and happy. #academic
Future Vet & Animal Science Academy (veterinary)
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Number of reviews:(1,488)
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Additional weekly topic videos will be added to the classroom for additional learning. They are not required, but are recommended.Assessment
Feedback will be given on an optional assignments submittedClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
This course will help learners understand the importance of why we feed horses the way we do as well as common feeds and feeding practices. Week 1: Introductions, A brief overview of the equine digestive system will start us off so that learners will be able to understand the basics of why we feed horses the way we do. Learners will share what they know about feeding practices if anything. Week 2: Types of roughage, How to know good hay from bad hay, Types of concentrates (grains). Learners will be shown a variety of photos of types for hays, and grains to practice identifying them. We will also discuss how to read a commercial feed bag label to learn about what nutrition is provided. Week 3: The equine menu! Let’s help to develop a menu for a variety of horses including a foal, a horse at work, a pony who is not ridden much, and a race horse. Additional examples will be provided if time allows. Week 4: When or why do horses need supplements? How do we need to store hay and concentrates to make sure they stay fresh and good for our horse’s diet? We will wrap up this course with any questions and feedback on the class from learners.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Some YouTube video clips may be used in class and additional carefully selected safely embedded videos will be provided each week for additional learning. They are not required.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2018
4.8
1488reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Master's Degree in Education from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine
Master's Degree in Education from Colorado State University
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Charter Oak State College
I am a certified veterinary technician and have bred, raised, trained and shown horses for many years. I have a MEd from Colorado State University and a Master of Veterinary Education (MVEd) from Lincoln Memorial University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
I have been teaching at local community colleges in veterinary Assistant Programs and a variety of Veterinary Science programs for grades 3-5, 6-8, and high school. I also teach at a private university in an equine studies program.
Along with that, I am also a homeschool mom! At home, my family has 2 mini horses, 4 Nigerian dwarf goats, 6 chickens and 4 cats!
I am absolutely passionate about sharing my experience and love for animals and Equine and veterinary sciences with others and look forward to helping your learner explore the possibilities!
It is exciting to share my love for horses with the next generation of equestrians! Reviews
Live Group Class
$78
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-12 learners per class
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