AGR2020: Equine Husbandry & Welfare builds on the materials in AGR1040: Animal Basics (Equine). It is designed to help you identify and demonstrate the essential steps involved in raising and caring for a domestic horse.
In the course you will:
- apply principles of animal science and health technology to provide care for a domestic animal, and
- use a domestic animal and a housing or fencing structure to help you demonstrate what you have learned.
AGR2020: Equine Husbandry & Welfare is worth one credit and generally takes between 17 and 25 hours to complete, although that time may vary, depending on your learning needs and preferences.
Before taking this course, you should have:
- Completed the prerequisites
- AGR1040: Introduction to Animal Basics
- AGR3000: Agriculture Safety (offered free through SafeGen)
- Supervised access to a horse with which you can work
Course Materials
The course is divided into a “Start Here” module, five (5) modules of content and activities, and modules dedicated to the Final Project and your personal reflection.
Throughout the course you will be provided with different kinds of content and activities. All the course materials are provided online – although your teacher may choose to have you do some or all of the materials in the classroom.
Consistent with the approach and structure of CTS courses, you will have the opportunity to apply your prior knowledge and experience to many of the activities
If you have any questions about the course materials, be sure to ask your teacher. They are there to help you do well in this course!
Getting Started
To begin, click the “Start Here!” module in the “Course Content” menu. The “Start Here!” module provides a quick orientation to the course. Even if you have already taken another ASPCA course, be sure to review the materials in the “Start Here!” module as it includes important information specific to this course.
Have a great time exploring the materials and completing the activities here in AGR 2020! Once you are done, you will be well on your way to providing your domestic horse with the best possible care.
As always, if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher.