There are over 100 million horses, donkeys and mules in the world today and owners of these animals can be found on almost every continent and in almost every society. The Horse Course will cover many unique aspects of equine ownership and touch upon the science behind many of today’s management practices.
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佛罗里达大学
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周
1完成时间为 2 小时
Introduction to The Horse Course
Welcome to Week 1 of The Horse Course! To start off the course, we will begin discussing what exactly an “equid” is. We will cover the many equine species inhabiting our globe. Next, we’ll jump into the history of horses and donkeys, touching upon how they have made such an impact on our own societal development. The second half of week 1 will cover the many breeds of horses and donkeys. We will finish up with a lecture on the equine hybrids.
7 个视频 （总计 60 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
7 个视频
Introduction to the World’s Equids8分钟
Evolution of Horses and Donkeys10分钟
Roles of Horses and Donkeys in Human Development8分钟
Breeds of Horses15分钟
Breeds of Donkeys4分钟
The Hybrids7分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 110分钟
1 个练习
Week 1 Quiz20分钟
周
2完成时间为 4 小时
Basic Equine Physiology
This week will start out with covering some basic physiology. We will then advance into hoof anatomy and care. This will lead to spending a lecture discussing laminitis, a serious hoof condition in horses and other equids. The final two lectures will jump into the various coat colors and markings in horses.
10 个视频 （总计 108 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 2 个测验
10 个视频
Basic Equine Physiology7分钟
Hoof Anatomy11分钟
Hoof Care13分钟
Laminitis12分钟
Coat Colors14分钟
Coat Markings10分钟
Equipment14分钟
Grooming13分钟
Week 2 Assignment Instructions - Aminal Description and Hoof Care Plan4分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 210分钟
1 个练习
Week 2 Quiz20分钟
周
3完成时间为 4 小时
Equine Behavior and Training
The topics this week will focus on equid behavior and movement. Understanding how equids relate to their environment and communicate is critical to training and management. We will start this week by examining the basic equine senses and communication. Then we will discuss normal and abnormal behaviors and the basic psychology used in training. We will finish the week discussing the basic gaits and how these animals move.
8 个视频 （总计 92 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 2 个测验
8 个视频
Equine Senses12分钟
How Horses and Donkeys Communicate16分钟
Typical Equine Behaviors10分钟
Abnormal Equine Behaviors16分钟
Basic Psychology in Training16分钟
Gaits11分钟
Week 3 Assignment Instructions - Training Plan5分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 310分钟
1 个练习
Week 3 Quiz20分钟
周
4完成时间为 4 小时
Feeding Management
The topics this week will focus on equid nutrition. Understanding how and what to feed these animals is one of the most important aspects of basic care. We will start with digestive anatomy, how to evaluate your animal’s nutrient requirements, and then jump into feeding management. We will round out the week discussing colic and other nutritional disorders.
8 个视频 （总计 101 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 2 个测验
8 个视频
Equine Digestive Anatomy12分钟
Evaluating Body Condition13分钟
Nutrient Requirements15分钟
Components of an Equine Diet16分钟
Pasture Management16分钟
Colic16分钟
Week 4 Assignment Instructions - Feeding Plan5分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 410分钟
1 个练习
Week 4 Quiz20分钟
周
5完成时间为 4 小时
Maintaining Equine Health
The topics this week will focus on equine health. Monitoring and taking care of your animal’s health is critical to owning any equid. We will start off with the normal equine vital signs and then we will discuss administering first aid to your animals. We will then cover the different parasites and diseases that can afflict these animals. Finally, we will end the week discussing some common genetic disorders.
8 个视频 （总计 108 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 2 个测验
8 个视频
Equine Vital Signs13分钟
First Aid16分钟
Internal Parasites16分钟
External Parasites9分钟
Equine Diseases23分钟
Equine Genetic Disorders16分钟
Week 5 Assignment Instructions - Health Management Plan6分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 510分钟
1 个练习
Week 5 Quiz20分钟
周
6完成时间为 3 小时
Breeding Management
The topics this week will focus on equine reproduction. Breeding is an important component of the equine industry. We will start off this week with some basic anatomy, including what makes the equids unique. Then we will cover the estrous cycles of mares and jennies, followed by common breeding systems used throughout the world. After discussing unique aspects of equine pregnancy and parturition, we will finish out the week covering some management tips for taking care of the newborn foal.
8 个视频 （总计 115 分钟）, 1 个阅读材料, 1 个测验
8 个视频
Equine Reproductive Anatomy - Female16分钟
Equine Reproductive Anatomy - Male10分钟
Estrous Cycle19分钟
Breeding Systems12分钟
Pregnancy17分钟
Parturition15分钟
Post Foaling Care15分钟
1 个阅读材料
Week 610分钟
1 个练习
Week 6 Quiz20分钟
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I have learnt so much by taking this course, so thorough and engaging, ill be sad to not be studying this on my evenings anymore for sure.\n\n100% recommend. Thankyou for holding such a great course.
I have done a equine anatomy and physiology course through Toces in England, and have found when comparing this short online course very insightfull. I would love to do more of these
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Chris J. Mortensen, Ph.D.
ProfessorAnimal Sciences
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