Explore the science of equine health in this informative course on common horse diseases. Learners will study symptoms, treatments, and management strategies for various equine illnesses, enhancing their understanding of horse care and promoting overall well-being in horses. 

**This class is not intended to provide medical advice. No medical advice will be given. For any medical inquiries, please seek the expertise of a licensed veterinarian.**

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Week of July 8 - Influenza
Week of July 15 - Rhinopneumonitis
Week of July 22 - Strangles
Week of July 29 - West Nile Virus

Week of August 5 - Cushing’s Disease
Week of August 12- Laminitis
Week of August 19 - OFF
Week of August 26 - Colic

Week of September 2 -Equine EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)
Week of September 9 - Infectious Anemia (EIA)
Week of September 16 - Tetanus
Week of September 23 - Encephalomyelitis
Week of September 30 - Parasites

Week of October 7 - Fungus
Week of October 14 - Influenza
Week of October 21- Rhinopneumonitis
Week of October 28- Strangles

Week of November 4 - West Nile Virus
Week of November 11 - Cushing’s Disease
Week of November 18- Laminitis
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - - Colic

Week of December 2-Equine EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)
Week of December 9- Infectious Anemia (EIA)
Week of December 16- Tetanus
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6- Encephalomyelitis
Week of January 13- Parasites
Week of January 20- Fungus
Week of January 27- Influenza

Week of February 3- Rhinopneumonitis
Week of February 10- Strangles
Week of February 17- West Nile Virus
Week of February 24- Cushing’s Disease

Week of March 3- Laminitis
Week of March 10- Colic
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - Equine EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)
Week of March 31- Infectious Anemia (EIA)

Week of April 7- Tetanus
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) - Encephalomyelitis
Week of April 21- Parasites
Week of April 28- Fungus

Week of May 5 - Influenza
Week of May 12- Rhinopneumonitis
Week of May 19- Strangles
Week of May 26- West Nile Virus

Week of June 2- Cushing’s Disease
Week of June 9 - Laminitis
Week of June 16 - Colic
Week of June 23 -Equine EPM (Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis)


Week of July 15 - Infectious Anemia (EIA)

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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.