Animal Science 301 - Equine Behavior & Learning

This course provides an understanding of the behavioral mechanisms involved with human and horse interaction and a model of training based on equine behavior, ecology and learning theory. The welfare consequences of training and competing with horses involved in different disciplines are discussed. This course will help you to better understand how the study of equine behavior theory informs successful behavioral modification or training.

This course is open to BS-Animal Science & BS-Pre-Veterinary Science majors only. Additional lab fees are associated with this section.