STUD AND STABLE MANAGEMENT
AGR1SSM
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is an introduction to the equine industry, its structure, operations and business models. It describes the scope and components of the equine industry and identifies the attributes of a range of equine enterprises. Students will be introduced to the safe work practices necessary when working with horses and equine equipment within the industry, especially when handling horses and managing animals. The subject develops students' knowledge to identify the healthy horse, resources to maintain health and commonly used feed stuffs. Recognition and practice in the use of equipment used in the equine sector is undertaken in workshops. Students will develop specialised skills in planning for horse husbandry undertaken by equine specialists including farriers and dentists. In this subject, students will gain experience working with live animals.
School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SBATE or requires Subject Coordinator approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is taught at the Epping campus of Melbourne Polytechnic. The student is expected to work with live animals. All use of animals is regulated through the Scientific Procedures License and The Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Horse sense: The guide to horse care in Australia and New Zealand
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Prescribed
Author: Huntington, P, Myers, J & Owens, E
Year: 2004
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: CSIRO, COLLINGWOOD, VIC.
ISBN: N/A
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Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Saunders comprehensive veterinary dictionary
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Studdert, V, Gay, C & Blood, D
Year: 2012
Edition/Volume: 4TH EDN
Publisher: ELSEVIER HEALTH SCIENCES, LONDON
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Horse and stable management
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Brown, J, Pilliner, S & Davies, Z
Year: 2003
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, OXFORD.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Racing Australia fact book
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Racing Australia Published annually
Year: N/A
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: RACING AUSTRALIA
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: https://www.racingaustralia.horse/Aboutus/FactBook.aspx
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Epping (Melbourne Polytechnic), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Dimuthu Wijesinghe
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as either face-to-face or as a pre-recorded lecture
PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 3.00 hours practical per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Practical at Melbourne Polytechnic's Equine Facilities or other suitable equine facilities
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Delivered as self-directed learning reading material or online tasks
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One report (2,250-words). Select a horse breed for stud and stable. Identify and describe the husbandry requirement inc. farriery and dentistry and feeding requirements in order to maintain healthy horses. | Report | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 45 minute practicum examination (1,000-words equivalent). Practicum examination during exam weeks | Practical demonstration | Individual | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
One 15 minutes online quiz (300-words equivalent). Multiple choice and/or short answer quiz conducted online | Quizzes | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
One 15 minutes oral presentation (750-words equivalent). Select a horse breed, identify the specific equipment used for purpose on the breed and associated OH&S and welfare. | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |