12/4/2024 1:09:40 AM	EQSC 170 Course Outline as of Fall 2025	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  EQSC 170	Title:  FARRIER SCIENCE
Full Title:  Farrier Science
Last Reviewed:11/25/2024

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	3.00	Lecture Scheduled	3.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	52.50
Minimum	3.00	Lab Scheduled	0		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	3.00			Contact Total	52.50
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  105.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  EQSCI 170

Catalog Description:

In this course, students will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse's limbs and feet. This course will evaluate lameness causes, treatment and prevention. Students will also build an understanding of horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing proper horseshoeing and hoof trimming.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

In this course, students will learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the horse's limbs and feet. This course will evaluate lameness causes, treatment and prevention. Students will also build an understanding of horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing proper horseshoeing and hoof trimming.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and describe basic anatomy and physiology of the horse's limbs and feet.

2. Identify causes, treatment and prevention of common lameness problems.

3. Define horseshoeing terminology and explain guidelines for assessing a proper horseshoeing job.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify all bones, major ligaments and tendons of the front and hind limbs and describe their function.

2. Assess a horse's foot and evaluate measures to gain proper balance.

3. Analyze various horses' motions and appraise applicable shoeing techniques for maximum horse benefit.

4. Compare unsoundnesses of the hoof and appraise their causes.

5. Diagram the internal and external parts of the hoof and analyze their function.

6. Examine hoof trimming tools and assess their function.

7. Assess horse hooves and discuss a plan to achieve proper balance.

Topics and Scope

I. Basic Anatomy of the Skeleton of the Horse

II. Anatomy of the Hoof

III. Terminology of the Hoof

IV. Disease of the Hoof

V. Conformation of the Horses

    A. Effects on the hoof

    B. Effects on performance

VI. Shoeing to correct gait faults

    A. Shoeing techniques

    B. Corrective and therapeutic shoeing

VII. Ailments and Unsoundesses of the Foot

    A.  Conformation problems

    B.  Disease

    C.  Injury

    D. Mechanical

VIII. Hoof Trimming and Horse Shoeing Tools

    A.  Function

    B.  Costs

    C.  Identification

IX. Barefoot Trimming

    A.  Advantages and disadvantages

    B.  Costs

    C.  Skills needed

X. Effects of Age, Health, and Conformation on Feet

Assignments:

1. Weekly reading assignments from instructor prepared materials of (5 - 10 pages)

2. Assessment of proper horseshoeing techniques in a classroom setting

3. Demonstration of leg and foot anatomical structures, trimming techniques

4. Observe and report on trimming and proper balance of hoof

5. Quizzes (2-5), final exam

6. Presentation and/or written report (3-5 pages) on topic related to farrier science

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Assessment of horseshoeing and trimming demonstration and techniques
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 20%
Demonstration of leg and foot anatomical structures, trimming techniques; report on trimming and hoof balance
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 30 - 40%
Quizzes and exams
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 20 - 30%
Presentation and/or report

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Gregory's Textbook of Farriery. Gregory, Chris. Heartland Horseshoeing School. 2011. (classic).

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