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The Equine Sciences program is proud to offer foundation courses in the areas of equine reproduction, genetics, nutrition and disease management as well as over twenty hands-on courses that cover all aspects of the industry. Browse through the list of classes below!

ANEQ 102 - Introduction to Equine Science

Course Credits: 4 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: N/A

Description: Equine physiology, production systems and management systems as it pertains to the equine industry and management. Limited to Equine Science majors until prior to semester beginning.

ANEQ 105 - Introduction to Large Animal Anatomy


Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring | Prerequisite: Animal Science & Equine Science majors only.

Description: Basic gross animal anatomy.

ANEQ 115 - Equine Behavior

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Equine behavior, safety, and handling as it relates to training and learning.

ANEQ 200 - Applied Horsemanship and Equitation

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite:  ANEQ 115

Description:Foundation and advancement of horsemanship, on the ground and on horseback.

ANEQ 201 A & B - Preparation of Horses for Competition

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring | Prerequisite: Instructor approval.

Description: Development of skills to prepare and present horses in competitions aimed at enhancing their value. A) Western. B) English.

ANEQ 203 - Equine Management

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Equine management and care techniques with hands-on experience.

ANEQ 204 - Equine Facilities Management

 Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102. Field trips required.

Description: Understanding of all aspects required to manage an equine facility coupled with hands-on experience.

ANEQ 205 - Equine Assessment, Evaluation and Training

 Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 115

Description: Skills in assessing, evaluating, and training horses in transitional phases of their lives, including, but not limited to horses with a history of non-use, previous trauma, compliance issues, and other problematic concerns.
Written consent of instructor.

ANEQ 249 - Introduction to the Trail Riding Industry

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Fall and Spring | Prerequisite: Written consent of instructor.
Description:Emphasis on horse care, regulations, first aid, health, training, and hosting a trail ride.

ANEQ 292 - Equine Industry Seminar

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: An overview of the equine industry, industry careers and prepares student for directed study in their applied and elective courses in Equine Science.

ANEQ 300W - Equine Manure Management

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 101 or ANEQ 102

 

ANEQ 303 - Equine Digital Photography

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Basics of photographic principles and DSLR cameras with a focus on equine subjects.

ANEQ 305 - Functional Large Animal Anatomy & Physiology

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring & Summer | Prerequisite: CHEM 107 or 111 & 3 credits of 100-Level LIFE.

Description: Concepts of large animal anatomy and physiology; emphasis on growth, digestion and reproduction.

ANEQ 325 - Equine Exercise Physiology

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 305 or BMS 300

Description: Overview of the main aspects of equine exercise physiology.

ANEQ 334 - Principles of Equine Genetics

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102, SOCR 330 or ANEQ 328 & STAT 301, 307 or 315.

Description: Principles of breeding and genetic improvement of horses, including qualitative and quantitative traits.

ANEQ 340 - Horse Training & Sales Preparation I

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: Instructor approval

Description: Practical training skills using a yearling or two-year old; in-hand, restraint, ground driving, longeing, first rides, stable management.

ANEQ 341 - Horse Training & Sales Preparation II

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 340

Description: Skills in training for specific riding maneuvers, conditioning and fitting for sale. Additional time outside of class required on weekends.

ANEQ 344 - Principles of Equine Reproduction

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102 & ANEQ 305 or BMS 300.

Description: Principles of reproduction and reproductive management of the mare and stallion.

ANEQ 345 - Principles of Equine Nutrition

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102, ANEQ 305 or BMS 300, 3 credits of 100-Level CHEM & 3 credits of MATH.

Description: Principles of nutrition; application in feeding horses in different physiological states to promote health and well-being.

ANEQ 346 - Equine Disease Management

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102 & ANEQ 305 or BMS 300.

Description: Lameness and common diseases of horses.

ANEQ 349 - Packing & Outfitting

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102 & instructor approval.

Description: Business aspects of outfitting/packing the horse; hitches, knots, horse care; planning pack trips, setting up camp, overnight pack trip.

ANEQ 351 - Techniques in Therapeutic Riding

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Equine assisted activities including therapeutic horseback riding, hippotherapy, driving and vaulting, equine assisted mental health treatments and programs for youth at risk.

ANEQ 352 - Introduction to Horse Evaluation

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Criteria and techniques for evaluation of horses; development of logical decision processes for establishing comparative value.

ANEQ 353 - Advanced Horse Evaluation

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 352

Description: Advanced criteria and techniques for horse evaluation; logical decision process development to establish comparative value; intercollegiate competition.

ANEQ 358 - Equine Event & Sales Management

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102 – credit not allowed for both ANEQ 358 & ANEQ 300T.

Description: Skills necessary to produce, organize and promote equine related events.

ANEQ 359 - Equine Sales Production

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 358 and instructor approval.

Description: Emphasizes skills necessary to host and evaluate an equine sale.

ANEQ 365 - Principles of Teaching Therapeutic Riding

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 351 and Sophomore standing or above. Requires field trips.

Description: Practical experiences and knowledge of the techniques to be a professional certified therapeutic riding instructor.

ANEQ 386B - Equine Practicum: Equine Reproductive Management

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring & Summer | Prerequisite: ANEQ 344

Description: Equine reproductive management.

ANEQ 386C - Equine Practicum: Equine Farrier Management

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102

Description: Equine farrier management.

ANEQ 440 - Equine Production Industry & Issues

Course Credits: 3 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite: Any two of the following – ANEQ 334, 344, 345 or 346.

Description: For students planning a career in the horse industry; management of facilities, production systems, personnel, marketing and biological systems.

ANEQ 441 - Integrated Equine Science

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring & Summer | Prerequisite: ANEQ 334, ANEQ 344, ANEQ 345 & ANEQ 346.

Description: Describe, understand and integrate the newest scientific principles in equine sciences with equine management.

ANEQ 442 - Riding Instructor Training

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 102 and instructor approval.

Description: Teaching techniques; theory; handling of large mounted groups, beginner through advanced levels.

ANEQ 444 - Equine Business Management

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Fall & Summer | Prerequisite: ANEQ 440

Description: “Real life” equine industry experience and the ins-and-outs of managing an equine facility/business.

ANEQ 445 - Foaling Management

Course Credits: 2 | Semesters Offered: Spring | Prerequisite: ANEQ 344

Description: Management of the foaling mare and newborn foal; monitoring techniques, preventative and emergency care procedures.

ANEQ 486 - Therapeutic Riding Instructor Practicum

Course Credits: 1 | Semesters Offered: Fall | Prerequisite: ANEQ 365

Description: Mentor-guided teaching hours to students preparing for the PATH International Instructor examination.