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Horse Production & Management
Online continuing education (9.0 CEUs)
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Description & Objectives
Thirteen intensive practitioner-based lessons and 9 labs provide participants with the biological basis for making decisions related to horse production management. The material presented is introductory to intermediate in nature. Content includes two DVDs: by L&H Branding Irons and Texas A&M and Dr. Evans. Participants should have a general knowledge of horses and experience riding and caring for horses.
Objectives
- To provide current science-based information in the related topics of equine production and management.
- To challenge the student to develop his/her own concepts of the management of the horse based on information generated through scientific investigation.
- To develop skills relevant to optimal management and production of useful horses by "hands-on" training.
CONTENT
- Reproductive Physiology
- Nutrition
- Exercise Physiology
- Genetics
- Anatomy / Special Senses
- Conformation
- Diseases
- Parasites
- Behavior
- Gaits
- Unsoundness
BENEFITS TO YOU
- Develop concepts of the management of horses based on information generated through scientific investigation
- Greater understanding of equine production and management techniques including how to:
- Select a horse
- Set-up disease and parasite control programs
- Recognize lameness
- Evaluate and formulate rations
- 13 intensive practitioner-based lessons and your certificate in 6 months
- Instruction delivered completely online
- Self-paced program fits your lifestyle
- 91 hours of Professional Development credentialing (9 CEUs)
This program was reviewed and approved by the AAVSB RACE program for 91 hours of continuing education. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org should you have any comments / concerns regarding this program's validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. Note: All or part of this program has been accepted as continuing education for Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) by:
CE for RVTs not required in these states: Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Utah, Vermont
Approved for United States Dressage Federation (USDF) University Credit - 11 hours.
Cost & Registration
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Introductory price of only $595 per program
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Purchase textbook
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Evans, J.W. Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care and Enjoyment, 3rd Edition; $34.95.
Testimonials
- I loved it. It was very informative and just fueled my desire to learn more about horses. - Cindy S.
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- Add yours today! Email: capso@tamu.edu
Instructor Bio
Dr. J. Warren Evans, author of the book, Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care and Enjoyment, brings to the program his 35 years of experience teaching introductory through advanced graduate level horse production programs. He has conducted many short programs and lectures to horse owners and users giving him a practical understanding of the audience needs. Dr. Evans taught the Horse Production & Management program to horse owners for UC Berkeley Continuing Education in a face-to-face setting for five years. A past president of the Equine and Physiology Society, he is also the author with A. Borton, H. F. Hintz, and L. D. Van Vleck of The Horse.
If you have questions about Horse Production & Management Certificate Online Program, please contact Dr. Evans at: jwarrenevans@aol.com
Cancellation and Payment Policies
Cancellation
Participants are expected to complete their program of study. If for any reason, the participants are unable to fulfill their obligations, written notification must be submitted to the program director within 30 days of a scheduled module and/or class. A non-refundable cancellation fee will be assessed after payment due dates if written notification is not on file in the Continuing and Professional Studies Office, Division of Research and Graduate Studies at Texas A&M University.
If written notice is received thirty days before the scheduled program or event, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 6% of the original fee. If notice is received less than thirty days prior to scheduled program or event, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 15% of the original fee. Once a program or event has commenced, no refunds will be issued.
The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone its programs in the event of insufficient registrations, instructor illness, severe weather, or natural disaster. In the event of program cancellation, registrants will be notified immediately and all fees will be returned in full.
Payment
If a module/class payment is not received on scheduled due date, your registration will be subject to cancellation. In addition, a late fee will be assessed for all registrations past the scheduled due date for payment.
Contact Information
For further details on the program contact:
Email Dr. Evans at: jwarrenevans@aol.com
Horse Links
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