Maricopa Community Colleges  EQS140   19976-99999 

Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 4-22-1997

EQS140  1997 Fall – 2011 Summer II

LEC  3.0 Credit(s)  3.0 Period(s)  3.0 Load  Occ

Equine Behavior

Equine behavior modification using the horse's natural behavior patterns. Emphasis on intelligence level, vision, emotions, hearing, and attention span of the horse.

Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:

 

EQS140  1997 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Equine Behavior

 

1.

Identify and describe the instinctive behaviors of the horse. (I)

2.

Identify the sense organs and describe their relationship to behavior. (II)

3.

Identify behaviors influenced by the environment.(II)

4.

Determine the intelligence level and the attention span of the horse. (III)

5.

Identify and describe the innate similarities and differences among horses related to temperament and character.(IV)

6.

Explain the basic elements of equine language, verbal and non- verbal communication.(V,VI)

7.

Identify behavior problems and vices associated with conformation defects, and stressful situations.(VII)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:

 

EQS140  1997 Fall – 2011 Summer II

Equine Behavior

 

I. Evolution of the Horse Relative to Instinctive Behaviors

II. Equine Behaviors

A. Visual Perceptions and Behavior

B. Other Senses and Behavior

C. Environment and Behavior

III. The Thought Process

A. Intelligence Level

B. Attention Span

IV. Temperament and Character

V. Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

A. Horse to Horse

B. Horse to Man

VI. Horse Language

A. Sexual

B. Maternal

VII. Behavior Problems and Vices

A. Conformation Defects

B. Stressful Situations

 

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