THE EQUINE ATHLETE
AGR3EA
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject extends students ski lls and develops knowledge of the physiology of exercise by focusing on the management of performance horses, including the development of training regimes and analysis of management programs against performance goals.
School: School of Life Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Penelope Smith
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: AGR2ELB and must be admitted into SBATE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Equine sports medicine and surgery. Second Edn | Recommended | Hinchcliff, K.W., Kaneps, A. J., and Geor, R. J. 2014 | Saunders Elsevier, Edinburgh |
| Readings | Code of practice for the land transport of horses (Victoria) | Recommended | Bureau of Animal Welfare, 2006 | Bureau of Animal Welfare |
| Readings | Australian Animal Welfare Standards and Guidelines. Edition One, Version 1.1, 2012 | Recommended | Animal Health Australia, | Animal Health Australia |
| Readings | The fit horse companion | Recommended | Duncan, K. 2009 | Aspen Equine Studies Inc. USA |
| Readings | Rehabilitating the athletic horse | Recommended | Duncan, K. 2009 | Aspen Equine Studies Inc. USA |
| Readings | The fit horse companion | Recommended | Lindner, A. Ec. 2010 | Wageningen |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate performance criteria of different equestrian sports and the consequent conformation, temperament and ability requirements of equine athletes
- Activities:
- Lectures and Practicals
02. Evaluate the training and management program(s) of performance horses.
- Activities:
- Lectures and practicals
03. Develop a training and management program to meet the performance requirements of equestrian sport.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and Practicals
04. Describe the management of horses with performance related problems and/or injuries to optimise their successful return to performance in compliance with associated regulatory requirements.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and Practicals
05. Design national and international travel plans for horses in compliance with regulatory and welfare requirements.
- Activities:
- Lectures and tutorials