2200002 - Equine Behaviour

Course Description

Equine Behaviour encourages you to understand a horse's behaviour through the eyes of the horse, adapting the horse's environment and handling through investigating horse perception and learning.

Examining equine behaviour research and practice are part of this course designed to improve the health and welfare of horses in your care.

This course is designed for horse owners, trainers, grooms, breeders, stable employees, veterinary technicians, industry representatives, coaches, and individuals with an interest in horses.

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Investigate ethology and equitation science in equine behaviour
• Discuss innate horse behaviours and the effects of domestication and management on behaviour and health
• Analyze horse and human-horse communication for safety and welfare
• Identify causes and risk factors of undesirable equine behaviours

Additional Requirements

• This course is intended for adult learners who are at least 18 years of age.
• There are no prerequisites for this course.
• You may take this as an individual course or choose to complete one of our equine certificates or the diploma.*
• You do not need access to a horse to participate and be successful in this course.
• You can expect to spend 6-10 hours per week to complete the course material, discussions and assignments.
• Do you have more questions? Contact our Continuing Studies office.

*If you are a certificate or diploma program student, we recommend that you complete Management of the Equine Environment as your first course. This course is offered every semester and provides you with a good foundation to study equine behaviour.

Sponsoring Partner

• Equine Guelph

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Diploma in Equine Studies : Required Courses
• Diploma in Equine Studies (New) : Required Courses
• Equine Science Certificate : Electives
• Equine Welfare Certificate : Electives