Abstract
Throughout this subject students will develop and enhance their understanding of horse evolution, domestication and behaviour, and its relationship to equine welfare and quality of life. Students will learn evidence-based training principles and how learning theory can be applied to horse-human interactions to ensure safe handling. On successful completion of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Equine welfare and quality of life;Horse evolution and domestication;Horse behaviour, including appropriate management for safe handling; andFundamentals of learning theory including associative and non-associative learning.
Assessment items
1. Logbook
2. Essay
3. Examination
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
Describe the implications of evolution and domestication on horse behaviour;
2.
Recognise and demonstrate practical skills in safe horse handling practices to allow Workplace Health and Safety requirements to be met;
3.
Identify and explain the appropriate use of learning theory in a range of training situations;
4.
Discuss the importance of stimulus control within equine training and be able to practically demonstrate this concept throughout horse-human interactions; and
5.
Identify factors essential for a comprehensive assessment of equid welfare and quality of life.
Enrolment restrictions
This subject is restricted to students in the Bachelor of Equine Science and Bachelor of Equine Science (Business Management) courses. Students in other animal-based courses may be admitted at the discretion of the Course Director and subject to places being available.
Incompatible
Learning activities
Intensive school
Learning resources
Additional resources required by students
Students attending compulsory intensive schools on Charles Sturt campuses will incur costs associated with travel, accommodation and required resources.