Animal Science 2135

Equine Selection & Evaluation

General Course Information:

AS 2135 (Fall Semester)
Instructor: Marci Crosby
2 Units

Lecture: Wednesday 4:00-4:50pm
Lab: Friday 2:00-3:50pm

This course covers techniques of selecting and evaluating horses based on conformation and performance characteristics, effects of conformation on soundness, and organization of observations on the relative merits of a group of horses into an oral presentation. Emphasis is placed on limb anatomy and how it relates to selection, longevity, and movement. Additionally, this class discusses a variety of equine disciplines (competitions) and how they are judged. Field trips are utilized to provide visual aids that follow class discussion materials.

Prerequisite: AS 1065

Learning Objectives and Student Goals:

To demonstrate an understanding of selection terminology.
To identify quality horses & evaluate conformation as it relates to locomotion and soundness.
To select a suitable horse for personal use.
To recognize desirable characteristics for various disciplines and breeds.
To present rationale for judging and ranking a group of horses.
To list means and techniques of marketing.