ASC132 Horse Training and Conditioning (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject will enable you to study the principles of equine exercise physiology and its application to training and conditioning. You will be able to choose either racing (thoroughbred or standardbred) or eventing, although other fields of equine fitness may also be studied, and will be able to contribute to the development of a training program for horses over a specified period of time. You will be expected to achieve a level of either race or *3DE (one star three day event) fitness by the end of the program. You will study the rules and regulations of your chosen training option and attend race days and competitions as an integral part of your study.
In the eventing option each student will be allocated their 'own' horses and will be responsible for looking after it/them and exercising it/them daily to a satisfactory standard. There will be a team aspect in this option to organise and manage groups of people and horses during daily care, at competitions and other activities.
In the racing option, you will be expected to work with a nominated mentor trainer on a daily basis to undertake daily duties necessary for the day-to-day running of a racing stable. You will be required to meet with the Subject Co-ordinator on a regular basis, ie, at least once a week, to discuss progress.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ASC132
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to analyse training techniques that are used in the training of horses
be able to design and undertake a specific exercise program for horses
be able to prepare and present a horse to industry standards for an official trial, race or competition
be able to recognise and describe the uses and care of various types of equipment used on horses
be able to report on the progress and development of a horse's fitness including judging times
be able to analyse and describe the progress and training development of your individual horse
be able to design appropriate diets for horses in work
be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the equestrian discipline to be studied
be able to describe the administration of equestrian pursuits in Australia and analyse current issues affecting the industry
be able to undertake specific race day or competition duties under the instruction of a trainer
be able to work effectively in a team environment in the management of a stable
be able to maintain all associated records for accounting and Animal Ethics on a daily basis
be able to identify, assess and manage the health, ethics and daily husbandry of horse in your care and other horses in your stable.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Racing Administration of the racing industry Rules and regulations of the racing industry Exercise physiology, training and fitness programs Planning programs Analysing fitness Nutrition of the racehorse Hoof care of the racehorse Stable management of the racehorse Preparation for race days Equipment used on racehorses Racing strategies Managing a racing stable Managing a working team both at the racing stable and at race days Eventing Personal skills training in dressage, show jumping and cross-country Exercise physiology, training and fitness programs Planning programs Analysing fitness Nutrition of the eventer Stable management of the competition horse Hoof care of an eventer Preparation and presentation for competitions Equipment used on eventers Competition strategies EFA Official Horse Trials rules and regulations Analysis of national and international horse trials and their administration Managing an eventing stable/yard Managing a working team both at the training stable and at competitions
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.