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Horse Production & Management

by KBerg — last modified 2008-07-24 16:56

Online continuing education (9.0 CEUs)

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Program Description & Objectives

Horse 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 DVDs by L&H Branding Irons. 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 course 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:

Arizona Veterinary Medical Association

Arkansas State Veterinary Medical Examining Board (cont ed)

Iowa Board of Veterinary Medicine (cont ed approval form)

Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services: Veterinary Technicians (cont ed)

Nevada Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners (cont ed approval form)

New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine (home page)

North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (cont ed)

North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association - ND Examiners (cont ed)

Texas Veterinary Medical Association (home page)

Recognized as an approved provider* by Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association

*An approved provider is an accredited university. Texas A&M University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

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

Introductory price of only $495 per course
Purchase textbook

Evans, J.W. Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care and Enjoyment, 3rd Edition; $34.95.

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Testimonials

I loved it. It was very informative and just fueled my desire to learn more about horses. - Cindy S.
Add yours today! Email: capso@tamu.edu

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Instructor Bio

Dr. J. Warren Evans, author of the book, Horses: A Guide to Selection, Care and Enjoyment, brings to the course his 35 years of experience teaching introductory through advanced graduate level horse production courses. He has conducted many short courses and lectures to horse owners and users giving him a practical understanding of the audience needs. Dr. Evans taught the Horse Production & Management course 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 Course, please contact Dr. Evans at: jwarrenevans@aol.com

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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, Office of the Vice President for Research, Texas A&M University. If notice is received thirty days before the scheduled class, participants will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 3% of the original fee. If notice is received less than thirty days prior to scheduled module, the students will receive their fees minus a cancellation fee of 10% of the original fee. Once a class has commenced, there are no refunds.

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.

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