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Medium Of InstructionsMode Of LearningMode Of Delivery
EnglishSelf StudyVideo and Text Based

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees InformationsCertificate AvailabilityCertificate Providing Authority
INR 4926yesCoursera

The Syllabus

Videos
  • Course Introduction
  • The Five Freedoms
  • Introduction to the Normal Horse
  • Recognizing a Normal, Healthy Horse
  • Assessing Key Vital Signs
  • Evaluating Weight and Body Conditions
  • Recognizing Variations Among Breeds
  • Basic Equine Anatomy and Terminology
  • Natural and Acquired Locomotion and Gaits
  • Hoof Physiology
  • The Musculoskeletal System
  • The Vision and Nervous System
Readings
  • A Note From UC Davis
  • Suggested Activity: Documenting a Horse's Vital Signs
Practice Exercise
  • Module 1 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Hydration and Nutrition
  • The Importance of Hydration
  • The Digestive System
  • Benefits and Detriments of Various Feed Types
  • Determining Nutritional Requirements
Practice Exercise
  • Module 2 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Proper Care and Safe Environments
  • Applying Standards of Care
  • Assessing Stall, Pen, and Pasture Quality
  • Applying Standards of Care
  • Ensuring Safety
  • Emergency Preparedness, Evacuation and Rescue
  • Footing Surfaces: Where Horses Work, Train or Perform
  • Exercising Your Horse
Practice Exercise
  • Module 3 Quiz

Videos
  • Fitness and Health
  • Assess Cardiovascular and Musculoskeletal Fitness
  • Maintaining Health and Preventing Common Ailments
  • Deworming: Centerpiece of a Preventative Health Program
  • Preparing a Vaccination Plan for Disease Prevention
  • Hoof and Dental Care
  • Preventing Diseases with Biosecurity
  • Recognizing Signs of Pain and Discomfort
  • Common Ailments and Injuries
Practice Exercise
  • Module 4 Quiz

Videos
  • Introduction to Normal and Abnormal Behaviors
  • The Horse as Prey and Herd Animal
  • Normal Equine Behavior
  • Normal Behavior of Stabled Horses
  • Normal Equine Social Behavior
  • Recognize Problem Behaviors
  • Strategies to Address Problem Behaviors
Practice Exercise
  • Module 5 Quiz

Videos
  • The Human - Equine Interaction and Equine Welfare Introduction
  • The Human - Equine Partnership
  • Recognizing Stress and Fear
  • Equine Athletes
  • Preventing Stress and Fear in Equine Athletes
  • Challenges in the Horse Racing Industry
  • Caring For An Older Horse
  • The Unwanted Horse
  • International Welfare Concerns
Reading
  • Major Equine Sport and Welfare Organizations
Practice Exercise
  • Module 6 Quiz

Instructors

Articles

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