Maricopa Community Colleges  EQS125   19952-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
EQS125 19952-20086 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Farrier Science
Equine limb anatomy and physiology; proper hoof care; trimming the hoof; and principles of basic shoeing.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
EQS125   19952-20086 Farrier Science
1. Identify , describe, and demonstrate techniques used to evaluate shoeing. (I)
2. Demonstrate the ability to safely approach, work around and under a horse. (II)
3. Identify, and describe lower limb anatomy and common flexure deformities. (II)
4. Recognize and describe common lameness problems, their causes, and treatment. (II)
5. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques used to trim a foot, shape a shoe, and nail it on in a safe and accurate manner. (III)
6. Identify and describe appropriate therapeutic shoeing for a variety of conditions.( IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
EQS125   19952-20086 Farrier Science
    I. Overview of Shoeing
        A. Shoeing Evaluation
        B. Horse Handling
        C. Shoe Safety
      II. Lower Limb Anatomy and Flexure Deformities
          A. Anatomical Terms
          B. Clinical Anatomy/Flexure Deformities
          C. Lower Limb Lameness/Causes and Treatment
            1. Club Feet
            2. Navicular Disease
            3. Interference and Gait Abnormalities
            4. Arthritis
            5. Fractures
        III. Anatomy of Shoes and Nails
            A. Tools
            B. Foot Trimming
            C. Shoe Shaping
              1. Anvil Techniques
              2. Hot Shoeing
            D. Types of Shoes
              1. Glu-strider Shoes
              2. Seattle Shoes
          IV. Therapeutic Shoeing
              A. Club Feet
              B. Laminitis
              C. Navicular Disease
              D. Other
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