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, disciplines, foaling, and equipment.  

Equine experience is beneficial but not required in this course as we will start at a foundational level and work our way through more advanced material. This course is a great option for students who want to pursue a career as an equine professional or would like to envelop themselves in learning all about the horse! 

The class meeting of the course will be a horse hippology contest amongst students. This will cover the course material that students have learned during the past eighteen weeks.  

Week 1 - Class 1- Introduction to the course - Learning terminology of the horse (gender, ages, life cycle of the horse)  

Week 1 - Class 2 - Body Parts 

Week 2 - Class 3 - Colors and Markings 

Week 2 - Class 4 - Paint & Appaloosa patterns 

Week 3 - Class 5 - Pony Breeds  

Week 3 - Class 6 - Light Horse Breeds 

Week 4 - Class 7 - Draft Horse Breeds 

Week 4 - Class 8 - General Skeletal Anatomy 

Week 5 - Class 9 - Anatomy of the Hoof 

Week 5 - Class 10 - Farrier work, Soundness and Common Issues with the Hoof  

Week 6 - Class 11 - Blemishes & Unsoundness Issues 

Week 6 - Class 12 - Anatomy of the Tooth, Aging, and Dental Care 

Week 7 - Class 13 - Muscle Groups 

Week 7 - Class 14- Vaccinations, Titers and Common Diseases 

Week 8 - Class 15 - Coggins/EIA, 5 panel test, Genetic Linked Diseases 

Week 8 - Class 16- Deworming and Parasites 

Week 9 - Class 17 - Digestive System 

Week 9 - Class 18 - Roughages, Concentrates and Reading the Label 

Week 10 - Class 19 - Common Digestive Issues  

Week 10 - Class 20 - Horse Behavior & Behavioral Issues 

Week 11 - Class 21 - Horse Safety  

Week 11 - Class 22 - Identifying Equipment and Purpose 

Week 12 - Class 23 – Training Aids 

Week 12 - Class 24 - Western Riding History & Disciplines 

Week 13 - Class 25 - English Riding History & Disciplines 

Week 13 - Class 26 - In-Hand & Exclusive Disciplines 

Week 14 - Class 27 - Halter Class Judging 

Week 14 - Class 28 - Western Performance Judging 

Week 15 - Class 29 - English Performance Judging 

Week 15 - Class 30 - Preparing a Set of Reasons 

Week 16 - Class 31 - Reproductive Cycle & Breeding  

Week 16 - Class 32 - Growth of the Foal, Foaling, Foaling Issues 

Week 17 - Class 33 - Mare & Foal Care 

Week 17 - Class 34 - Veterinary Check-Up (vitals, BCS, patient history) 

Week 18 - Class 35 - Common Equine Emergencies  

Week 18 - Class 36 - Horse Hippology Contest - This class will be a competition amongst students and will cover the subject matter that we have discussed during class.