2200017 - Global Perspectives in Equine Welfare
Course Description
Global Perspectives in Equine Welfare takes students through the highly emotional issues of equine welfare exploring different practices across the globe while focusing on the horse’s perspective.
Students will study equine welfare by examining current issues of wild horse management, working horses in developing countries, racing and sport horse practices, slaughter legislation, horses in research, unwanted horses and equine rescue facilities and a comparison of the different equine management practices used around the world. Current advances and key persons in equine research will be discussed, as well as policy development and the legislation covering equines in different countries.
Students will be able to knowledgeably discuss equine welfare in any situation and be part of a world-wide move toward encouraging and supporting positive states of equine welfare.
Learning Outcomes
- Examine the issues of welfare for horses from a global perspective with comparisons between countries and role of horses, including working equids.
- Summarize the progress being made by researchers globally to support horse welfare.
- Explain the impact of traveling on horses in racing and non-racing sectors.
- Describe issues in disease control and welfare during transport discussing the role of FEI and EU passports.
- Recognize welfare issues in the management of wild horse herds world-wide.
- Outline the welfare concerns regarding slaughter for horses.
- Discuss the role of horses as a food source in some countries.
- Analyze the role of horse rescue facilities and the emerging issues with unwanted horses world-wide.
- Compare standards of equine management practice in Canada, US and worldwide,
- Reflect on the role of ethical treatment of horses in all their various roles and the future of equine welfare globally.
Course Topics
- Global Perspective in Equine Welfare
- Wild Horses
- Working Horses in Developing Countries
- Racing and Sport Horses
- FEI and EU Passports
- Horse Slaughter
- Unwanted Horses and Equine Rescue Facilities
- Equine Management Practices
- Equines in Research
- Developing Policy
Additional Requirements
This course is designed for adult learners, at least 18 years of age.Assessment
| Graded Discussion Questions | 30% | Participating in the weekly discussion question in the online discussion area with other students registered in the course. |
| Reflection Papers | 20% | Four 500 word reflections on the equine welfare topics presented during class. |
| Major Assignment in two parts: This assignment provides you the opportunity to learn in-depth about a current issue that affects the lives of equids in our world today through the eyes of industry leaders or organizations where welfare is their mandate. | ||
| Part A | 10% | Pre-assignment summary identifying you research topic. |
| Part B | 40% | Research paper of 1000 – 1500 words summarizing your thoughts, reflections and critical assessment of an industry leader or welfare organization considering suggestions and solutions for overcoming the challenges being faced |
Sponsors:
Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
Equine Guelph
Open Learning and Educational Support
Note:
You do not need access to a horse to complete this course.
You can expect to spend 6 - 10 hours per week to complete the course material, discussions and assignments.Plan to be on the course website 3 - 5 times per week to keep up-to-date and on schedule with weekly readings, activities, and class discussion.
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Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Equine Welfare Certificate : Required Courses
View the upcoming course schedule at Equine Studies Course Schedule