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 meets in the Lawrence Arena at the Hadley Farm where students will observe, interact and handle horses during each class meeting. Students must be able to demonstrate their competence with safe horse handling techniques throughout the semester and are required to wear riding helmets, appropriate footwear for working with horses and gloves when working with horses in hand.

This class may be subject to cancellation if fewer than 10 students are registered.

Additional fees are associated with this section.