Back to Equine Welfare and Management
Learner Reviews & Feedback for Equine Welfare and Management by University of California, Davis
382 ratings
About the Course
This unique course was developed by veterinarians at the world-renowned University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. The course will address horsemanship from a welfare perspective, within the context of “The Five Freedoms” of animal welfare. We’ll explore equine physiology, behavior and basic needs including housing, nutrition, hygiene and disease management. You’ll learn how to perform basic tasks to assess the overall condition of the horse and identify problem areas. We’ll also examine the specialized needs of the equine athlete and the major responsibilities we as owners, handlers or competitors must assume in order to ensure the health and welfare of our equine companions. Finally, we’ll look several special topics in equine welfare including disaster planning and the international welfare efforts now in place to protect working horses and other equids in key industries such as racing, international competition, tourism and even mining. By the conclusion of the course, you will be well equipped to develop a comprehensive welfare plan for any horses in your care.
Top reviews
RM
Feb 25, 2021
This course is solid in its information, interesting in its presentation, full of good resources, and able to be paced to fit in with my work schedule. It was definitely worth my time and effort.
GD
Nov 11, 2020
everyone who owns a horse should take this course.. it is essential knowledge to advocating for your horses we'llfare and safety and also improves your relationship building with horses.
Filter by:
126 - 128 of 128 Reviews for Equine Welfare and Management
By Fahad R
•Oct 16, 2023
An excellent course of equines.
By Elexis P
•Feb 24, 2022
I am learning a lot from this course but I do not like how I would have to pay to take a test.
By María L C F
•Dec 4, 2023
it’s necessary to pay to do the tests.