XII. Course Descriptions
Equine
Ontario Agricultural College, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences
| EQN*1010 Introduction to Equine Management F (2-6) [1.00] | |
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| This course provides the basis for understanding the equine industry, both from a practical and a theoretical perspective. Students will participate in daily routine care and management procedures, and learn basic techniques such as horse handling, grooming, bandaging, blanketing, tack, tractor driving and fire safety. Horse-environment interactions will focus on equine behaviour. The relationship of horses with humans will be explored from ancient through to modern times, including breeding for specific equestrian sports, prominent horsemen/women, and the variety of career options. Current issues will be explored including economic status and hot topics in the industry. Students may expect early morning and some weekend assignments. Students must provide their own grooming kit. Department of Animal & Poultry Science. | |
| Restriction(s): | ENVM*1090, EQN*1020, EQN*1030, EQN*1100. Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1020 Equine Management I F (1-2) [0.00] | |
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| This course provides hands-on learning in essential horse care and handling techniques. The emphasis is on daily and routine care of the horse. Safety is stressed throughout. Students may expect early morning and some weekend assignments. Depth of study is not meant to be exhaustive but rather to cultivate absolute proficiency in handling skills. | |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1030 Equine Management II W (1-2) [0.00] | |
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| This course provides hands-on learning in essential horse care and handling techniques. Safety is stressed throughout. Students may expect early morning and some weekend assignments. Depth of study is not meant to be exhaustive but rather to cultivate absolute proficiency in handling skills. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*1020 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1050 Equine Facility Management and Design W (3-2) [0.50] | |
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| This course presents aspects of the building, renovating and management of equine facilities including site planning and engineering aspects of construction. Design of facilities, including unique features, are discussed in relation to management. Special consideration is given to environmental control, waste management and environmental stewardship. | |
| Equate(s): | EQN*1040 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1060 Equine Event Management I F (1-3) [0.50] | |
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| This course will introduce skills required to organize equine events, such as horse shows and clinics. Major topics include event planning, and managing event staff and volunteers. Required activities outside of regularly scheduled class hours will be assigned. Students will assist in the planning and staging of Equestrian Centre activities. | |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1070 Equine Event Management II W (1-3) [0.50] | |
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| This course will further develop the skills required to organize equine events, such as horse shows and clinics. Major topics include regional impact, marketing and budgeting. Required activities outside of regularly scheduled class hours will be assigned. Students will assist in the planning and staging of Equestrian Centre activities. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*1060 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*1100 Introduction to Equine Industry Trends and Issues F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course introduces students to selected current global, national and regional issues in the horse industry. A balanced examination of the various commercial uses of horses, including PMU farming and the horsemeat trade, will challenge students to evaluate the current state of the industry. | |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2020 Stable Management F (2-2) [0.50] | |
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| This two-faceted course offers students a first-hand opportunity to manage the daily operations of an equine facility and to act in the capacity of a teaching assistant. Students oversee the diploma courses in Stable Management and Stable Duty through supervising barn personnel, dealing with time and financial constraints, managing efficient productivity, teaching horse care skills, and professionalism in the workplace. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*1030, ENVM*1090 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2040 Equine Anatomy and Physiology F (3-3) [0.50] | |
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| This course examines the gross anatomy and physiology of the horse. All the major body organs will be studied in relation to their function in the equine. Comparative analysis will be made to other domestic farm animals. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIOL*1040 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2050 Introduction to Equine Nutrition W (3-3) [0.50] | |
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| This course introduces fundamental concepts of nutrition from a biochemical perspective. The biological roles of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins are studied, as well as the role of metabolic pathways in maintaining equine health at the cellular, organ, and whole body levels. Diagnosis, management, and prevention of equine nutritional diseases are discussed. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIOL*1040 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2150 Equine Facility Management and Design W (3-2) [0.50] | |
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| This course introduces students to the design, development and management of an equine facility. Aspects of the building, renovating and management of horse facilities including site planning and interior design are presented. Special consideration is given to environmental control, waste management and environmental stewardship. Management topics include theoretical and practical skills, interacting with people, recruiting, supervising, motivating, training employees, effective listening, dealing with difficult people, group dynamics and leadership. | |
| Restriction(s): | AGR*2100,EQN*1050, EQN*2020. Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2200 Equine Industry Trends and Issues I F (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course discusses selected current global, national and regional issues in the horse industry. Analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats are applied to controversial issues such as industry certification and transportation legislation and enforcement. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*1010 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*2500 Equine Field Course F (0-4) [0.50] | |
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| In this 10-day field course, students will tour a selected area, visiting premier equine educational and industry locations managed by elite professionals. Students are exposed to a broad, high caliber learning experience from a variety of industry operations, providing a catalyst for future courses in the BBRM degree program. An additional fee will be assessed per student to cover the cost of transportation and accommodation. This course must be recorded as part of your Fall course selection and tuition and compulsory fees will be calculated accordingly. Contact course instructor during the preceding March course selection period. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*1050 or EQN*2150 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM Instructor consent required. |
| Location(s): | Kemptville, Guelph |
| EQN*3050 Equine Exercise Physiology W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course considers the conversion of absorbed nutrients into metabolic fuels and the use of these substrates for work and heat production in horses. This knowledge is used as a basis for the understanding of the training and performance of horses used for competitive purposes. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | ANSC*3080 or (EQN*2040, EQN*2050) |
| Location(s): | Guelph |
| EQN*3060 Equine Reproduction W (3-3) [0.50] | |
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| Students will develop a solid foundation in reproductive endocrinology and physiology in the stallion and the mare, emphasis on physiology, breeding management and recognition of common reproductive problems in stallion, mare or foal. Practical experience includes dissection of reproductive tracts, semen collection and evaluation. Department of Animal and Poultry Science. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | BIOL*1090, EQN*2040 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*3070 Equine Health Management W (3-3) [0.50] | |
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| This course asks the equine student to apply principles of management to knowledge of the equine industry, equine facility design, biological systems and equine anatomy and physiology. The role of management in the optimization of the health of the horse is critical to success in the industry. Fundamental principles of horse health will be introduced including important indicators of individual and herd health, record keeping and the role of management in disease causation. Application of current, scientifically based management principles and techniques will ask the student to develop both proactive and reactive decision making skills in the context of equine health management. Department of Animal and Poultry Science. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*2040 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*3500 Equine Integrated Project W (0-6) [1.00] | |
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| This course facilitates education, communication and an exchange of ideas between students and equine businesses to enhance the development of the equine industry and its leaders. Student teams compile information on a real-life equine enterprise, including purpose, production, financial, marketing and business management data. Following an extensive evaluation of the enterprise, teams develop a comprehensive review and provide recommendations for improving or increasing the business productivity. Team members present recommendations to a panel of industry experts. Department of Animal & Poultry Science. (First offering - Winter 2014) | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 7.50 credits |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Kemptville |
| EQN*4020 Feeding the Performance Horse W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This course focuses on the nutrition of horses at peak levels of performance or endurance. The use of real-world, case-study scenarios allows for the evaluation of practical feeding programs across a range of equine performance situations. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | EQN*3050 or NUTR*3210 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Guelph |
| EQN*4400 Equine Industry Trends and Issues II W (3-0) [0.50] | |
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| This seminar course integrates discussion on selected current global, national and regional issues in the equine industry, building upon knowledge gained in earlier courses. Current issues in the equine industry will be examined through debate and discussion. | |
| Prerequisite(s): | 16.00 credits including EQN*2200 |
| Restriction(s): | Registration in BBRM.EQM |
| Location(s): | Guelph |