Equine Science / Horses - Foals & Foaling (8-12 Yrs)
This equine / horse /pony course will give learners insight into the exciting experience of caring for a pregnant mare, the foaling process, and caring for the foal!
Future Vet & Animal Science Academy (veterinary)
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Additional carefully selected YouTube video links on the topic will be embedded in the classroom each week for additional learning. An optional project will also be listed for learners to reinforce their learning.Class Experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
This is an equine science self-paced course for those students who have taken our Introduction to Equine Science course or anyone who has some horse experience. Each lesson will have a recorded lesson that contains the same material as my live class meetings. Additional carefully selected YouTube video links will also safely be embedded in the classroom for more learning on the subject of the week. There will also be an optional project for learners to do to reinforce the learning. It is an overview what you may expect when caring for a mare before foaling, what happens during foaling. A video of a foaling horse will be provided, and care of the mare and foal after birth and beyond. This course is not providing medical advice. If you have medical questions about your own horses you should consult your veterinarian.
Learning Goals
Begin learning basic topics in the care of the pregnant mare and her foal.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Care of the pregnant mare
Care of the pregnant mare including pre-delivery preparations for the mare and the foaling environment. Waring signs that foaling is coming! 1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Delivery
Birthing of the foal (photos and video included) 2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Postpartum care
Caring for the foal and mare immediately after birth 1 assignment
Lesson 4:
The foals first days
The first days of the foals life, including possible problems to watch for. 1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will contain photos and videos of the birthing process. Multiple videos of foals being born from start of labor to foaling will be provided. This is an important part of this course. If your learner is not ok with watching this, you may want to reconsider this course.
It is however, completely up to you if you choose to skip that week or the actual birthing videos. You may choose to watch them yourself prior to allowing your learner to watch them.
Additional warning: there will be discussion on problems a foal may have during or after birth.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2018
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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
Self-Paced Class
$19
weekly or $112 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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Ages: 8-12
