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Nov 08, 2024
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2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog
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AGE 140 - Equine Hoof Care Description: Basic anatomy and physiology of the legs and feet. Equine conformation, movement and performance. Basic horseshoeing trimming techniques.
Credits: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0
Course Content:
- Anatomy of the lower limbs
- Physiology of the lower limbs
- Trimming and shoeing techniques
- Relationship of anatomy and physiology to movement and performance
- Equipment and products
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the parts of the legs and feet of a horse. (1)
- Explain the locomotion of the legs and feet. (1)
- Diagnose injury and disease of the legs and feet. (1)
- Describe proper horse conformation. (1, 2)
- Distinguish various shoes and alternative hoof wear by use and purpose. (5)
- Identify equipment and products by name, use and purpose. (5)
- Assess a horse for balance, soundness and performance. (3,4)
- Evaluate proper trimming and horseshoeing for health and performance. (3,4)
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