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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
EQSC 170 | Title:
FARRIER SCIENCE |
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| 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 |
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| | 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:
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Basic anatomy and physiology of the horse's limbs and feet. Causes, treatment and prevention of common lameness problems, horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing proper horseshoeing and hoof trimming.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Basic anatomy and physiology of the horse's limbs and feet. Causes, treatment and prevention of common lameness problems, horseshoeing terminology, and guidelines for assessing proper horseshoeing and hoof trimming.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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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:
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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:
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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
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I. Basic Anatomy of the Skeleton of the Horse
A. Ligaments of the forelimb and hindlimb
B. Tendons of the forelimb and hindlimb
II. Anatomy of the Hoof
A. Proper balance
B. Diseases
C. Terms and function of the hoof
III. Shoeing to Correct Gait Faults
A. Shoeing techniques
B. Corrective and therapeutic shoeing
IV. Ailments and Unsoundnesses of the Foot
A. Conformation problems
B. Thin walls
C. Dropped soles
V. Hoof Trimming and Horse Shoeing Tools
A. Function
B. Costs
C. Identification
VI. Barefoot Trimming
A. Advantages and disadvantages
B. Costs
C. Skills needed
VII. Effects of Age, Health, and Conformation on Feet
Assignments:
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1. Reading assignments from instructor prepared materials of approximately 5 to 10 pages
weekly
2. Demonstration of proper horseshoeing techniques in a classroom setting
3. Observe and report on trimming and proper balance of hoof
4. Quizzes (2-5), final exam
5. Presentation 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. |
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| 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 | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
30 - 40% |
| Quizzes and exams: multiple choice, true/false, matching items, completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
20 - 30% |
| Presentation or report | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Gregory's Textbook of Farriery. Gregory, Chris. Heartland Horseshoeing School. 2011 (classic)
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