SCHOOLCRAFT COLLEGE EQUINE ARTS CLASSES
FALL 2005
Lameness in Horses
Lameness is a concern for anyone who owns a
horse. Learn about the anatomy and physiology
of horses as they relate to lameness, causes of
lameness, how it is diagnosed, and what you can
do to prevent it. Discuss treatment options such
as therapy, corrective shoeing, and medications.
Core.
CES 8423 (2.1 CEU)
The quality of construction. Bring a bit you
currently use. Core.
CES 8190 (.8 CEU)
Sec. 945310 Sun 1 day Oct 2
$115/Senior Cost $92 9 am-5 pm
AS400 M. Soper-Lockwood
Sec. 945308 Tues 7 weeks Sep 13
$129/Senior Cost $103.20 6-9 pm
TBA Main Campus M. Koskovich, D.V.M.
Equine Law for Horse Owners
& Professionals
Find answers in this practical course helping you
to understand and use the law as it affects the
business and pleasure of owning horses. Topics
include: buying and selling; contracts, including
how to draft your own simple contracts; liability
and how to avoid it; waivers and releases; and
issues connected with breeding, boarding, and
leasing horses. Students choose the final course
topic. Core.
CES2 1223 (1.6 CEU)
Sec. 945306 Fri 8 weeks Sep 16
$129/Senior Cost $103.20 7-9 pm
AS200 J. Fershtman
Mechanics of Bits for Horses
Learn about the various bits available and their
different uses. You will receive information on
how bits work in the horse’s mouth, how to
select the proper bit, and identify improper fits.
You will discuss materials used to make bits and
Winterizing Horse & Stable
Learn practical approaches to winterizing your
facility and horse. Farm maintenance topics
addressed include: plumbing, building standards,
feed, water, and riding arenas. Class in the
Milford area. Elective.
CES 8330 (.6 CEU)
Sec. 945302 Sat 1 day Oct 8
$98/Senior Cost $78.40 9 am-3 pm
Off Campus B. Campbell
History of the Horse I: Late
Medieval to Early Renaissance
Explore European late medieval and early
Renaissance history through the eyes of the
horse. Learn how knights developed and trained
their warhorses for battle, what breeds were
used, and the value that royalty placed on these
horses. Discover the origins of modern dressage
and the philosophies of the Riding Masters of
Vienna’s Spanish Riding School. Elective.
CES 8422 (.6 CEU)
Sec. 945307 Sun 1 day Oct 9
$98/Senior Cost $78.40 9 am-4 pm
AS400 Juarez & Jameson
Hoof Care
CES 8433 (.6 CEU)
Keep your horse’s feet in tip-top shape. Study
the anatomy and physiology of the normal
equine foot, proper care and shoeing, various
types of shoes and their uses, and corrective
shoeing. Learn to develop an eye for quality
farrier work, and discover how to develop a good
working relationship with your horse’s farrier.
Core.
Sec. 945304 Sun 1 day Oct 23
$98/Senior Cost $78.40 10 am-4 pm
Off Campus A. Alden
NEW Equine Emergency
CES 8093 (1.6 CEU)
Management & Disaster Planning
Sec. 945305 Sat 2 weeks
Oct 15 8 am-5 pm TBA Main Campus
& Oct 22 8 am-5 pm Local Stable
$129/Senior Cost $103.20 R. Tomlinson
Camping with Your Horse
Overnight trail riding has become a popular way
to spend time with family and friends. Learn
about places to camp, appropriate tack and
equipment, what to take along, and safety tips for
the horse and rider. Other topics include:
negotiating terrain, setting up and breaking
camp, and handling common emergencies. Class
in Brighton area. Elective.
CES 8165 (.6 CEU)
Sec. 945301 Sun 1 day Oct 16
$98/Senior Cost $78.40 9 am-3 pm
Off Campus J. Wolfin
NEW Carriage Driving II:
Preparing Your Horse
to Drive
How often have you heard the phrase "failing to
plan is planning to fail"? As a horse owner, that
saying couldn’t be truer when it comes to
emergency or disaster preparedness. Become
familiar with the types of emergencies or
disasters that can happen. Learn how to plan for
each. Explore identification, property
management, evacuation and emergency rescue.
Take steps ahead of time to protect your animals.
It can mean the difference between life and
death. Elective.
CES 8434 (.4 CEU)
Sec. 945309 Tues 1 day Nov 1
$80/Senior Cost $64 6-10 pm
AS200 M. Koskovich, D.V.M.
Equine Sports Medicine
The equine athlete represents a considerable
investment of time and money. As a trainer, you
want to protect this investment from unnecessary
injury while achieving maximum performance.
You will gain a thorough understanding of
exercise physiology and the application of this
knowledge to optimize performance and
minimize injury. Core.
CES 8098 (.7 CEU)
Get a quick review of vehicles and harness parts,
then delve into the detailed ground work that
goes into getting your horse ready to drive. Learn
the steps from the lunge-line to long-lining, and
how to introduce harnessing and breaching. See
demonstrations on how to teach your horse to
pull weight, accept the shafts and "putting to" for
the first time. Class in South Lyon. Elective.
Sec. 945303 Tues 2 weeks Nov 8
$106/Senior Cost $84.80 6-9:30 pm
AS200 M. Koskovich, D.V.M
Kim Poches
Coordinator-Continuing Education
Schoolcraft College
18600 Haggerty Road
Livonia, MI 48152
Telephone: 734/462-4400 x5223
Fax: 734/462-4538
kpoches@schoolcraft.edu