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Ciencia animal: ciencia equina - Hipología y veterinaria de caballos - Clase semestral
Experiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 9 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
Sigue en plan de estudios Teacher-Created
This class is to be in-depth and will be focused on the overall study of the horse. During class, I love to show students real-life experiences and have them become involved in their learning. Learners will participate in discussions throughout class, watch videos, analyze photos, and will sometimes be asked to sketch or color during class to aid learning. We will go over terminology, colors, breeds, diseases, soundness, anatomy, nutrition, dental, veterinary, behavior, horse judging,...
36 lessons//18 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to the course - Learning terminology of the horse (gender, ages, life cycle of the horse)The first lesson of this course will consist of introduction to the overview of the course and then we will dive into terminology and understanding of the horse's lifecycle. Hand-out will be provided before the start of class.Lesson 2Body PartsStudents will learn about the external anatomy of the horse as the first surface level of equine anatomy. This will aid students as we move into learning about the systems of the horse.Week 2Lesson 3Colors and MarkingsStudents will learn about different colors and markings with horse as well as, a brief introduction to the world of genetics with horses.Lesson 4Paint & Appaloosa patternsStudents will learn about the patterns of different breeds and colors. tHey will be able to identify and distinguish differences in a variety of different horses.Week 3Lesson 5Pony BreedsMoving into the breeds of the horse, we will start with ponies. Students will learn various different pony breeds including characteristics, origin, famous horses within the breed and history.Lesson 6Light Horse BreedsLight horse breeds are the next topics after ponies where students will use a map to pinpoint where each breed originates from as well as, follow along throughout history to see the development of the modern riding horse.Week 4Lesson 7Draft Horse BreedsStudents will now move into learning about the draft horse breeds. Similar to the pony and light horse breeds, we will discover the origin and history of each breed. Students will also uncover different disciplines that draft horses are known for.Lesson 8General Skeletal AnatomyLet's learn some anatomy! Previously, students have learned external anatomy and now it is time to learn about skeletal anatomy. We will be learning about the whole skeleton of the horse. Hand-outs will be given before the start of class.Week 5Lesson 9Anatomy of the HoofPreviously, we have learned about the external anatomy of the hoof and have touched on the skeletal anatomy of the hoof in the previous class now, we will learn more about the finite structures of the horse's hoof.Lesson 10Farrier work, Soundness and Common Issues with the HoofWithin this lesson, we will learn about the common issues that can happen with the horse's hoof. Students will learn about farrier work including different shoes and methods used when tending to a horse's feet. Students will also learn about soundness and lameness.Week 6Lesson 11Blemishes & Unsoundness IssuesStudents will learn about various blemish and unsoundness issues within the horse. They will learn about characteristics, development, procedures, and outlook.Lesson 12Anatomy of the Tooth, Aging, and Dental CareAging horses correctly is crucial for developing a care plan for your horse. Students will learn about the tooth structure, dentistry and key components used when aging a horse.Week 7Lesson 13Muscle GroupsWe are now going further into the anatomy of the horse! Students will learn about the muscles throughout the horse's body and what they do. Hand-out will be provided before the beginning of class.Lesson 14Vaccinations, Titers and Common DiseasesStudents will learn about the different common diseases that horses are vaccinated against. Students will learn about the progression of each, outlook, and transmission.Week 8Lesson 15Coggins/EIA, 5 panel test, Genetic Linked DiseasesStudents will discover the different diseases that are genetic and how they affect the horse. Students will identify the breeds that each disease is linked to and see the outlook of the disease.Lesson 16Deworming and ParasitesWith healthy comes deworming practices. Students will uncover the different parasites that horse can contract, learn the parasite life cycle and discover various deworming procedures used for each parasite.Week 9Lesson 17Digestive SystemTo feed an animal correct, one must understand the digestive system. Students will learn about the horse's digestive tract and the process that happens throughout. Hand-out will be provided before the start of class.Lesson 18Roughages, Concentrates and Reading the LabelOnce students have an understanding of the digestive tract, we will take a look at a horse's diet and what they need to remain healthy. Students will learn the differences of each nutrient, reasons behind diferent feeds and be able to read a label for varieties of horses.Week 10Lesson 19Common Digestive IssuesHorses can have issues within their digestive tract. Students have previously learned about what the digestive tract has and how everything is processed. Now, students will learn about what could go wrong and why.Lesson 20Horse Behavior & Behavioral IssuesHorses are large animals, as we already know. Understanding horse behavior and body language is the goal of this lesson. Students will identify signs of changes in behavior and pinpoint each horse's emotion and thought.Week 11Lesson 21Horse SafetyBeing able to understand horse behavior leads students to the next avenue which is horse safety. Students will learn safety measures that should be taken in account when working around horses. Horses help teach us the safety measures taken because of their behaviors.Lesson 22Identifying Equipment and PurposeStudents will now dive into the world of learning about equipment. The world of equipment is quite vast in the equine world but, ever so important. Students will learn how to identify, how each piece of equipment works and what it is used for.Week 12Lesson 23Training AidsNatural aids and training aids can be found in the horse world. Students will learn about the different aids used and their proper use.Lesson 24Western Riding History & DisciplinesLet's get into the riding portion of horses! Students will discover the history of the western horse and development of them throughout history. As we go through the western history, we will learn about various western based disciplines along the way.Week 13Lesson 25English Riding History & DisciplinesStudents will uncover the history of the english horse and the development to the modern english riding horse today. As we discover the english horse, students will learn about the various english based disciplines that we offer today.Lesson 26In-Hand & Exclusive DisciplinesNew developing disciplines are on the horizon and students will set forth an expedition of learning about each. We will discover the variety of disciplines, watch videos to help enhance our understanding and discuss the history of this new discipline.Week 14Lesson 27Halter Class JudgingLet's get a taste of horse judging! Students will now learn about conformation within the horse. We will learn about the importance, form to function within the horse, and how to place a class.Lesson 28Western Performance JudgingPreviously, students have learned about different western disciplines and will now learn how these events are judged. Students will take a look at various videos and practice scoring runs.Week 15Lesson 29English Performance JudgingStudents have seen the varieties of the english disciplines and now, students will learn how to score runs and what the judge looks for. Students will become invested in placing different classes and clearly seeing the purpose of each class being scored.Lesson 30Preparing a Set of ReasonsTo be an effective judge and decision maker, one must be able to prepare a quality set of reasons as to why they placed the class as they did. Students will develop of set of reasons from a previous class that we judged then, present reasons to the class.Week 16Lesson 31Reproductive Cycle & BreedingLook at the babies! Students will now learn about the reproductive cycle of horses and breeding. During this lesson, students will learn about the mare's cycle, hormones, and methods of breeding.Lesson 32Growth of the Foal, Foaling, Foaling IssuesStudents will now look at the incredible process of birth of a new foal. We will start in-utero and discover what is truly happening with the foal before birth. We will discuss ideal birth as well as, possible issues that could arise while foaling.Week 17Lesson 33Mare & Foal CareThe baby is born! Once a foal is born, many things need to be put into play. Students will learn about the next steps after the foal is born to ensure a healthy momma and baby.Lesson 34Veterinary Check-Up (vitals, BCS, patient history)From everything that we have learned in the past weeks, students will now go through the process of learning about veterinary check ups. We will learn about the vital signs, identifying possible issues, BCS and see if there is anything significant in the file for their history.Week 18Lesson 35Common Equine EmergenciesStudents during this lesson will learn about different equine emergencies that can occur and will learn about the steps taken in these situations. This will combine what we have learned previously and put it to the test, so to speak!Lesson 36Horse Hippology ContestNow let's have some fun! Students will be encouraged in the previous class to review what we have covered for the past 18 weeks because now, it's time to play! Students will compete against each other by answering questions to earn points. It is solely an equine contest!
- Students will have a deeper understanding of equine terminology, colors, breeds, diseases, anatomy, nutrition, veterinary, horse judging, and equipment. Students will receive a great foundation as an equestrian or if they wish to pursue a career as an equine professional.
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!
Students should come to class ready with a pen/pencil, notebook and colored pencils. Teacher will provide handouts including scoresheets and diagrams.
During this class, students may find themselves sensitive to occasional images or videos viewed in this class. This media will be relevant as we study veterinary and common illnesses or issues among horses. Images and videos will include blood and other bodily fluids. Please do discuss with your student about this content.
We will occasionally use YouTube during class times to enhance each learner's understanding. For class 28 and 29, teacher will provide scoresheets for students.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Hey there! Let me introduce myself, I am Ms. Lora! Thank you for taking time out of your day to visit my profile. Qualifications - A.A.S in Equine Training & Management - Professional Riding instructor for ages 6 to adult - Professional Horse...
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Clase grupal
28 US$
semanalmente o 504 US$ por 36 clases2 x por semana, 18 semanas
30 min
Completado por 1 alumno
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Edades: 14-18
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