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EQUINE HUSBANDRY II

ACADEMIC YEAR2017/2018

COD. 1006113

dati insegnamento:

DEGREE: LIVESTOSK SCIENCE AND ANIMAL PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

TYPE OF COURSE: SUPPLEMENTARY COMPULSORY SUBJECTS

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Italian

LECTURERS:

MARTUZZI Francesca

ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017/2018

YEAR OF STUDY: 3

SEMESTER: First semester

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 6

UNIT COORDINATOR: MARTUZZI Francesca

CONTACT HOURS: 47

INDIVIDUAL WORK HOURS: 103

Learning outcomes of the course unit

The student will be able to:

- Know the differences in perception between the horse and the man
- Understand the equine behaviour as shaped by evolution and natural selection
- Recognize the main causes of equine abnormal behaviour to prevent or resolve it when present
- Know the basic principles of learning theory and training according to the discipline
- Know the basic elements of the main equestrian disciplines
- Know the different types of breeding and facilities in relation to the use of the horse
- Apply scientific knowledge to increase horse welfare and performance

Course contents summary

Elements of equine ethology in relation to the design of facilities and in relation to the management of horse breeding, training and employment: horse perception and communication, abnormal behaviour: causes, management and prevention. The basics of learning theory and training.
Exercise physiology basics. Training principles and feeding according to the disciplines.
Equestrian FEI and western disciplines: basic principles, regulations, tack, equipment, tracks, kind of horses.
Horse training theories (P. Karl, M. Roberts, P.Parelli)

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and practical activity in stud barns, training and racecourse facilities

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam with multiple choice answers and oral exam with questions to assess the acquired knowledge. Problems that may be found during breeding or in equestrian practice will be presented to the student and the problem solving skill will be evaluated. The ability of expression and the use of an appropriate terminology will be evaluated and considered in the attribution of the mark.

OTHER COURSES

YEAR: 2

EQUINE HUSBANDRY I
EQUINE HUSBANDRY I

YEAR: 3

ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
ANIMAL REPRODUCTION
Biomechanics, podology and clinical elements
ELEMENTS OF TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
ELEMENTS OF TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
EQUINE CLINIC SEMEIOTIC
EQUINE CLINIC SEMEIOTIC
EQUINE HUSBANDRY II
HORSE DIET AND NUTRITION
HORSE DIET AND NUTRITION
RURAL BUILDINGS AND FARM SAFETY

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