This course is the first of its kind on the Outschool platform. It is the most in-depth look at horse anatomy and physiology currently on Outschool. Although it is created for students of all horse-knowledge levels, it will be too advanced for some. I will be teaching the names of actual muscles, bones, nerves, tendons, veins, and other body parts. Some of these words are much more difficult words than students are accustomed to and thus it may be overwhelming for some learners. In an effort to simplify this, classes are short. However, they are info-packed. I will be providing students with some supplemental, optional work some weeks as well with suggested learning techniques to promote learning retention after class. 

This course is not progressive. Students can jump into learning at any time and stay as many weeks as desired! Each class will comprise of both a course lecture (filled with images on lecture slides) and retention activities to help learners remember the material. Students are encouraged to color the muscle/bone/body part as we identify it and study it; not work ahead. I should let parents know, Friday morning's section is the currently the quietest "atmosphere" of all sections offered.

Activities and additional, optional learning may include: games, quizzes, label diagrams, printable dough model mats, note taking is encouraged, and occasional body movement.

$3.99 Book for Class on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Horse-Anatomy-Dover-Nature-Coloring/dp/0486448134/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=horse+anatomy&qid=1635994144&sr=8-10

Each student will need their own copy of this coloring book. If, for the first week a learner does not have the book, they can listen but will not be able to color in class. Coloring the sheets and taking notes will help you understand. Due to publication and copyright, I will not be providing students with the pictures to copy in class for their coloring purposes. However, the book lasts the entirety of the 37 weeks. Parents should be aware at the end of the book, there are reproductive pages. This course will not cover these pages and any reproductive questions will be referred to mom and dad. 

My mission for this class:

Vet students and horse owners know what things are, how they function, and how the horse is affected when things go wrong. In this class, my mission is that riders understand how their actions affect their horses, and how one body part directly affects another, why performance abilities shift, how injuries occur, and how seemingly unrelated body parts affect and hinder others.

Please bring the book and coloring utensils as well as pen/pencil to class every week.
Join in any week you like! You don't have to start on a particular lesson!

Week of November 3rd, 2024 Week 37: The Urinary System
Week of November 10th, 2024 Week 1: Superficial Structures of the Head Part 1
Week of November 17th, 2024 Week 2: Superficial Structures of the Head Part 2
Week of December 24th, 2024 Week 3: Superficial Structures of the Head Part 3
Week of December 1st, 2024 Week 4: The Skull Part 1
Week of December 8thth, 2024 Week 5: The Skull Part 2
Week of December 15th, 2024 Week 6: The Skull Part 3
Week of December 22nd, 2024 Week 7: Internal Structures and Cavities of the Head Part 1 
Week of December 29th, 2024 Week 8: Internal Structures  and Cavities of the Head Part 2 
Week of January 1st, 2025 Week 9: Internal Structures  and Cavities of the Head Part 3 
Week of January 5th, 2025 Week 10: The Horse Eye


* WILL UPDATE REMAINDER after deciding on Christmas week dates as Christmas Week may not run*

Week of January 26th, 2025 Week 11: Skull and Teeth
Week of February 2nd, 2025 Week 12: Vertebral Column
Week of February 9th, 2025 Week 13: Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 1
Week of February 16th, 2025 Week 14: Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 2
Week of February 23rd, 2025 Week 15: Deeper Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 1
Week of March 2nd, 2025 Week 16: Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 3
Week of March 9th, 2025 Week 17: Deeper Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 2 
Week of March 16th, 2025 Week 18: Deeper Muscles in the Body of the Horse Part 3
Week of March 23rd, 2025 Week 19: Bones and Muscles from the Front Part 1 
Week of March 30th, 2025 Week 20: Bones and Muscles from the Front Part 2 
Week of April 6th, 2025 Week 21: Bones and Muscles from the Front Part 3
Week of April 13th, 2025 Week 22: The Pelvis
Week of April 20th, 2025 Week 23: Limbs of the Horse
Week of April 27th, 2025 Week 24: Forelimb Stay Apparatus
Week of May 4th, 2025 Week 25: Forelimb Part 2
Week of May 11th, 2025 Week 26: Hindlimb Stay Apparatus
Week of May 18th, 2025 Week 27: Hindlimb Part 2
Week of May 25th, 2025 Week 28: No Hoof No Horse
Week of June 1st, 2025 Week 29: The Brain Part 1
Week of June 8th, 2025 Week 30: The Brain Part 2
Week of June 15th, 2025 Week 31: The Nervous System


** In this class we will not be diagnosing or treating any animals.
** When we get to the end of the book, we will cycle back through again. 
** Ongoing courses may need to end at some point for additional days and times to open. Many students stay and take the course over again.