Horse Breeding and Foaling Simplified
Over the course of 4 weeks, students will learn about equine reproduction, from breeding, to the day the foal is born, and beyond.
Katie Shaver - Equine Enthusiast Mentor
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(96)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Through this course, we will learn about horse breeding and foaling. We will cover the bodily systems in an in-depth manner. This is not a college level series by any mean, but students will learn the terminology of equine breeding, and the many processes that go into bringing a foal into the world. We will also go over any complications that can arise. This class is solely informative, this is not medical advice or training. The Syllabus: Week #1: Reproductive Anatomy, Behavior, and Breeding Week #2: Selecting Broodmares and Studs, Equipment, Records, and Contracts Week #3 Pregnancy Management Week #4 Foaling, Post-partum, and Beyond Class will meet for four weeks, comprised of slides, "check-in" times, and open discussion. This is a great course for those interested in going into the veterinarian and professional breeding field someday, but the knowledge isn't limited to that application. The material covered also applies to the everyday horse enthusiast, as learning about how our equine companions operate makes us better stewards of our horses. I keep a "relaxed" policy on all my classes, I find that some people in the overall horse community can take things too seriously and it destroys all the fun and puts unnecessary pressure on students. And while education is the primary goal, I also strive to make the experience enjoyable. I will always be available if a student needs help or has questions outside of class and I encourage discussion. This is an interactive class at its core, but with a relaxed approached. No prior knowledge required, but highly recommended that students have a decent grasp of equine reproductive anatomy and function.
Learning Goals
My goal is that students would be able to bridge the gap from elementary knowledge to college-level knowledge regarding equine reproduction. This is more advanced than basics, but not so complicated as what is taught in veterinarian school. I like to take a holistic approach to this subject, combining anatomy, hippology, and pathology.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The subject matter is equine reproduction, so students must be familiar with "the birds and the bees".
This class does not teach students how to treat horses or qualify as medical training.
Canva is used for the slide presentation. No account creation necessary.
I have a few general rules that I like to abide by so our classes run smoothly:
1. Avoid interrupting the teacher/other students. I know internet lag can cause overlap, so try to make sure the other person is done talking first to help mitigate this. Raising your hand if you have a question or comment also helps keep things orderly and gives everyone a chance to talk.
2. Participate in class in a quiet room, if possible. If there is background noise, please mute yourself unless you are speaking.
3. Per Outschool policy, parents must stay off camera and not interact with the class (this includes posing as the child in the chat and messaging functions, telling the child what to say or do, challenging/asking/interacting with the teacher). Of course, if your student is having technical difficulties you can help them. I am more than happy to interact with parents outside of class time via Outschool’s private messaging system.
4. Do not distract the class by abusing drawing tools in Zoom.
5. Use the chat box for things relevant to class. I check it every time that it is used and if it is for goofing off it takes away time from other students who are paying attention.
6. Per Outschool policy, all students must turn on their cameras so I can confirm their identity for safety reasons. Once I have confirmed this, I have no problem with them preferring to keep the camera off.
7. If you are having internet connectivity issues, please let me know.
8. If the student will be absent for a class, please let me know ahead of time if possible so I can adjust the class accordingly.
9. Students that are misbehaving get two warnings, then the third offense will result in the child being put in the Zoom waiting room until the class has concluded. No refunds will be given if this has occurred.
For any inquiries/comments regarding classes, please message me privately so I can do my best to address your needs. Thanks!
Supply List
Notepaper and pen/pencil is highly encouraged for note taking. But more importantly, a desire to learn and a sense of humor.
External Resources
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Joined September, 2020
4.9
96reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Associate's Degree from Hawkeye Community College
I have over a decade of professional, recreational, and educational experience in the equine industry, and own my own horse. I never profess that I have "arrived" as far as horsemanship goes, as I believe it is a life-long journey and consider myself a "horsewoman-in-progress". This class, its teacher, and the knowledge taught is released of liability because online equine training instruction is not as comprehensive as in-person instruction. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
1-8 learners per class
