ANSC 536 (01) - Preparation and Competition Techniques for the Modern Sport Horse

Modern Equine Show Prep

Durham   Life Sciences & Agriculture :: Animal Sciences
Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2023 - Full Term (01/24/2023 - 05/08/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading
Class Size:   25  
CRN: 55036
Course addresses the safe handling and appropriate grooming and clipping techniques for modern sport horses as they are prepared for competition. Additional topics include trailering, studding, post-workout care an other industry skills. Students will evaluate selection and movement of sport-horses while in-hand and demonstrate knowledge by showing horses in best practice for the type and style. Students will demonstrate horse-handling proficiency while showing their assigned horse in-hand at the annual Little Royal Livestock & Horse Show. Lecture and lab format, including industry guest speakers and demonstration. Prereq: ANSC 437, ANSC 422/ANSC 522/ANSC 402.L or instructor permission.
Instructor Approval Required. Contact Instructor for permission then register through Webcat.
Equivalent(s): AAS 536
Instructors: Elizabeth Johnson

Times & Locations

Start Date End Date Days Time Location
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 W 3:10pm - 6:00pm COLE C141
1/24/2023 5/8/2023 W 6:10pm - 7:00pm COLE C141
Additional Course Details: 


Gain large animal handling experience, hone your equine showmanship and show grooming techniques, and work one-on-one with your assigned project horse throughout the semester.  Show experience not necessary.  Students will be introduced to a variety of guest speakers and workshops to hone handling and grooming techniques.  Students will have the opporunity to compete with their assigned horse at the UNH Little Royal Horse & Livestock Show.  Students will be more prepared to enter the equine industry in a variety of positions - from grooms to working students to competition riders and more!  Join us this Spring for an engaging and meaningful equine experience!

Booklist

Book Details
USPC GUIDE TO CONFORM.,MOVE.,+SOUND (97)
by HARRIS
Required
ISBN
9780876056394
PUBLISHER
INGRAM PUB
WORLD-CLASS GROOMING FOR HORSES (15)
by HILL
Required
ISBN
9781570766909
PUBLISHER
TRAFALGAR

Required Course Texts (available at the UNH Bookstore and online): World-Class Grooming for Horses by Cat Hill and Emma Ford; ISBN: 978-1-57076-690-9 Conformation, Movement & Soundness by Susan E. Harris; ISBN: 978-0876056394 Recommended Additional Course Texts & Resources: In Hand; A Practical Guide to Preparing and Showing Your Horse by K.J.Fitz-Gerald; ISBN: 0-939481-63-4 Grooming to Win – How To Groom, Trim, Braid & Prepare Your Horse For Show by Susan Harris; ISBN: 978-0-470-04745-3 Free Jumping – A Practical Handbook by Claudia Gotz; ISBN: 978-3-86127-954-9

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