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!
Courses
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.