ASC148 Introduction to Equine Science (8)
Abstract
This is an introductory science subject that examines the horse as performance and companion animal in the context of scientific principles. Key subject areas such as scientific method, welfare, domestication, housing, nutrition, transportation and management are introduced. Sound horse management principles with an emphasis on horse welfare and safety are taught. It aims to establish a base level of scientific writing and an understanding of scientific principles. The subject investigates key areas of horse management; explores why the various management procedures are employed, as well as highlighting current issues in the care and welfare of horses in Australia. The topics of this subject will be expanded on throughout the course. Out of respect for the original landowners of Australia, this subject will also examine the experiences of Indigenous people within the equine culture of Australia. For those students studying by distance education, this subject includes a compulsory, 2 day residential school.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 1 | | Online* | Wagga Wagga Campus | | On Campus | Wagga Wagga Campus |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC148
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences |
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Assumed Knowledge|
An interest in horses and/or the equine industry
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Enrolment restrictions|
Primarily for students in the Bachelor of Equine Science course; others with the permission of the subject coordinator. Places limited |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Be able to develop a scientific approach to examining horse management practices with a view to enhancing horse welfare
- Be able to apply scientific principles and develop scientific thinking in the context of horse husbandry and horse welfare
- Be able to discuss the rationale for horse management practices and be able to implement these practices to enhance horse health and welfare
- Recognise the impact of human-horse interactions on horse welfare
- Be able to identify the roles that Indigenous people have had interacting with horses since European settlement
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- Topic 1: Application of scientific principles to equine management
- Topic 2: Strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the equine industry
- Topic 3: Implications of evolution and domestication
- Topic 4: The role of the horse in Indigenous culture
- Topic 5: Horse health
- Topic 6: Nutrition and body condition scoring
- Topic 7: Housing
- Topic 8: Horse transport management
- Topic 9: Environmental management
- Topic 10: Recordkeeping
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Residential School| This subject contains a compulsory 2 day residential school.
The residential school will endeavour to cover the practical sessions completed by the internal students and will also include sessions dedicated to researching and writing tertiary assignments. Assessment tasks are also included.
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Specialised Resources|
This subject has a two day residential school.
Access to the Charles Sturt University's teaching horse herd and horse handling facilities at the Equine Centre is necessary.
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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
