Equine Science: The Horse Crash Course - Semester Class
Have a horse-crazy kid? You have made it to the right place! This semester class is designed for your horse-crazy child to gain a great introduction to the world of horses! Students will learn about identification, health and horse judging.
Ms. Lora
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(7)
What's included
18 live meetings
13 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
This semester class is designed for students to gain a solid introduction to the world of horses! During this course, we will discover the external anatomy, skeletal anatomy, colors, markings, breeds, identifying a healthy and sick horse, and being introduced to the world of horse judging. During class, I use slideshows including photos, videos and real life examples for students to better understand the topics at hand. Hand-outs will be provided throughout the course. These include coloring sheets, drawing sections, diagrams and labeling. This class is set up in a lecture and discussion based format. Students are welcomed to share experiences, ask questions and interact throughout each class. As we learn about horse judging, students will be introduced to developing reasons and will develop a basic foundation of delivering reasons to the class. This class is a great way for kids to become involved in the world of horses and is a stepping stone to learning about horse ownership, care and possible careers in the equine industry.
Learning Goals
Students will improve on overall skills of horse identification, recognizing health issues, examining quality traits within a horse, writing, reading, basic math skills and developing a set of reasons to be delivered to the class. Students evaluation will be held during class and will consist of using skills learned by judging a class and giving a simple set of reasons.
Syllabus
18 Lessons
over 18 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Course - External Anatomy
Students will learn general equine anatomy including parts of the body, parts of the hoof and general structure of the horse. We will dive into the importance of knowing the correct parts of the horse and play a game amongst each other of identifying each part. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Colors & Markings
This week, students will learn about horse coat colors and markings. We will practice identifying individual horses by their coloring and markings. Students will learn the differences in coloration and become comfortable with shades and variations within each coat color. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Paint & Appaloosa Patterns
Students will now learn patterns in relation to paint and appaloosa horses. We will recognize individual patterns within each and develop a deeper understanding of what makes each unique. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Pony Breeds
Let's dive into the world of ponies! What are the classifications of a pony? Students will learn about various pony breeds, and we will look at physical attributes, purpose, brief history and personality traits. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
During class, we will use YouTube videos to help enhance student's learning as we look at different horse judging classes. These will be presented over screen sharing during class and no account will be needed for students to be apart of it. All links that will be used are found in the classroom section under each separate unit that we will be studying.
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to have basic reading and writing skills before enrolling in this class.
Supply List
Students should come to class with colored pencils or crayons, pencil and any hand-outs provided by the teacher. Throughout this course, I will provide quite a few hand-outs so, I do recommend having a folder to keep them organized and together.
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 $252 for 18 classes1x per week, 18 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-6 learners per class
