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Course: |
FAS 100
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Title: | Farrier Science I |
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Long Title: | Farrier Science I |
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Course Description: | Introduces horses from evolution to the present with emphasis on existing breeds and shoeing requirements. Course also covers behavior patterns of horses, proper handling and safety; need for and frequency of shoeing, anatomy and physiology of the lower leg, angles, hoof preparation, shoe selection, shaping, and basic techniques. |
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Min Credit: | 4 |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Understand the details of the anatomy and physiology of the lower leg and hoof.
II. Demonstrate awareness for safety.
III. Demonstrate horsemanship.
IV. Perform horse handling skills.
V. Perform shoe shaping and forging excersises.
VI. Demonstrate proper selection and use of forging tools.
VII. Select and shape the proper shoe for any given hoof.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Anatomy and physiology of lower leg.
A. Detail analysis of lower leg.
B. Effects on lower leg if imbalanced.
II. Shoe shaping and forging.
A. Shoe modifications.
III. Horsemanship.
A. Horse handling techniques.
B. Gait analysis.
IV. Identifying different breeds.
A. Assessing conformation.
B. Recognizing intended use in relation to body/attitude type.
V. Safety.
A. Tool use.
B. Around horses.
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