Intro to Horse Veterinary Medicine - Hooves, Legs and Skin (One of Three Courses)
Hilary Moore Hebert
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(196)
In this multi-part class, students join a professional equestrian for an interactive lecture on how to identify common equine ailments, and when to call the veterinarian.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
We will teach from lecture, photo and by video, to demonstrate basic care for a horse. We explore the anatomy of the horse and discuss how they compare to other mammals. We will explore the design of the horse based on the fact that they are a prey animal and grazing herbivore, so that we can better understand how they differ from other animals in health and healing. Hilary (a professional equestrian) narrates and interacts with students while walking students through the following...
Hilary has over three decades of experience around horses, including her United States Dressage Foundation gold, silver and bronze medals for success at all levels of the discipline in competition. She has represented the United States in international competition and is certified to judge Dressage school shows as an “L” graduate. She owns and operates a 22-stall horse farm and has been teaching Dressage for over 20 years.
Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Class discussion and participation will prove students increased knowledge of the subject as class progresses.Grades Offered
Nothing is needed but an interest in veterinary medicine, horses and a love for animals.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Images may involve graphic photos of horse injuries and veterinary treatments, like injections.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(196)
My name is Hilary and I’m a farm owner with three decades of experience as a horseback rider, instructor and professional competitor. As a former journalist and magazine editor, I enjoy teaching the subjects of English, art and science from the...
Group Class
$98
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 413 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-18 learners per class
