Course Description

This course will provide you with a depth of knowledge on equine behaviour , learning and  related welfare issues. During the course you will observe a horse’s behaviour over time and activity, design a training activity to teach a new behaviour, create a behaviour evaluation checklist to make a well - informed evaluation of a presenting behaviour - along with other activities - with the result of developing several tools and resources aimed at analysing, evaluating, and creating management practices that work for the horses in our care and based on the evidence available to us. Understanding abnormal behaviour of horses and the management decisions that contribute to them will be a part of assessing and evaluating current management practices. Also, you will have the opportunity to research a current or special topic in equine behaviour research as part of your work in this course.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

1. Interpret, analyze, and critique behavioural research reports and methods;
2. Locate, access, and evaluate sources of behavioural research and industry data;
3. Effectively report and assemble research data in a written paper and presentation;
4. Interpret a horse’s behaviour in a given situation using physiological, physical, social, and behavioural information;
5. Identify potential causes and generate appropriate solutions for such behaviour to improve the horse’s welfare; and
6. Systematically evaluate management practices.

Course Topics

• Exploring Equine Behaviour Research
• Understanding Equine Learning and Abnormal Behaviours
• Relating Management Practices to Equine Behaviour and Welfare
• Research Papers, Presentations and ePortfolio

Assessment

Sponsors

Equine Guelph
Open Learning and Educational Support

Note:

You do not need access to a horse, or own your own horse to participate and be successful in this course.

You can expect to spend 6 - 10 hours per week to complete the course material, discussions and assignments.

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Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Equine Welfare Certificate : Required Courses