PART 1 - EQUINE SCIENCES DEGREE OUTLINE
First Term - Online Courses
Foundations of Natural Hoof Care
Understanding Farrier Science and practices
Equine Anatomy - Distal Limb
Hoof Pathology - Part 1
Equine Behavior
Critical Thinking
First Practicum - Three day practical instruction, location varies - in instructor's home area.
The first practicum must be taken sometime during first term courses.
Second Term - Online Courses
Passing all First Term classes and first term practicum are a pre-requisite.
Equine Anatomy - Digestive System / Internal Organs
Fundamentals of Equine Nutrition
Fundamentals of Equine Dentistry
Understanding Veterinary Science and practices
Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 1
Hoof Pathology - Part 2
Second Practicum - Three day practical instruction, location varies - in instructor's home area.
The second practicum must be taken sometime during second term courses.
Third Term - Online Courses
Passing all Second Term classes and second practicum are a pre-requisite.
Equine Anatomy - Musculoskeletal
Complementary Equine Health Care - Part 2
Equine Bio-mechanics
The Effects of Environment on Equine Health
Business Basics
Hoof Pathology - Part 3
Third Practicum - Three day practical instruction, location varies - in instructor's home area.
The third practicum can only be taken after completion of third term courses.
Graduation Application
The Academy will verify eligibility based on completion of all requirements.
Graduation
If your graduation application is verified, you will then have earned your Equine Sciences Degree and be ready to start Part II of the program.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!
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PART 2 - HOOF CARE CERTIFICATION OUTLINE
Case Studies
You will be required to complete three separate case studies. You may do these studies concurrently if you wish. Each will require a case history of a client horse with pathology that includes detailed notes, pictures, actions recommended and taken and outcome assessment. The format for the study will be provided by the Academy and be mentored.
First Internship Practicum - Three day practical instruction, location varies - in instructor's home area.
The first practicum can be taken anytime during your case studies.
Second Internship Practicum - Final Evaluation
The final practicum can only be taken upon completion of all case studies. Details will be provided during Intern studies.
Hoof Care Certification Application
The Academy will verify eligibility based on completion of all requirements.
Certification
If your certification application is verified, you will be Certified as an ESA Hoof Care Practitioner.
CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
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