Description
Advanced principles in training, working and showing reining horses will be taught. Topics include rules, judging, conditioning, and advanced showmanship. Students will also learn methods for keeping their horses healthy and in competitive condition during the rigors of traveling to and from shows. Showing in at least two competitions is required. Student must provide their own horse for training and or competition.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours
At the conclusion of this course a student will be able to: Calculate correct drug dosage for frequently used equine pharmaceuticals; Design a vaccination protocol for different types of equine operations; Interpret clinical pathology results; and Explain proper restraint methods of an equine patient for various veterinary procedures.