Survey of existing equine businesses. Fundamentals in establishing an equine business.

Identification and characteristics of commonly used breeds; in general and in specific disciplines.

Students will gain knowledge in establishing, maintaining and improving an equine facility.

Signs of a healthy horse and horse environment. Preventative healthcare; chiropractic basics; lameness issues and first aid for horses.

Study of vaccinations, diseases, parasites and de-worming.

Fundamentals in massage of a horse - how, when and why. Muscles of the horse, different massage techniques and methods to apply massage.

More massage techniques than in Equine Massage I and in combination with stress point therapy by Jack Meagher. Treatments for different parts of the horse. Movement as a tool in the treatment session, stretching of the horse.

Overall equine nutrition, types of feed and feeding techniques.

The study of skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and regulatory systems of the horse.

Fundamentals in stress point therapy by Jack Meagher, an equine therapy based on a system of 25 defined points on a horse. This therapy includes ways to define, treat, and prevent muscular stress in the horse's muscular system.

Advanced studies in stress points therapy by Jack Meagher, an Equine Therapy based on a system of 25 defined stress points on a horse. Massage therapy programs for individual horses with treatments of muscular stress in defined stress points.

Program for improving strength and flexibility for horse handling.

Project in establishing a Safety and First Aid plan for people in a horse and riding environment.

Proper handling and securing methods. Grooming, horse equipment such as saddles and bridles in general. Examples of basic exercising - English/Western styles.

Proper communication methods. General and individual exercising plans. Ground driving/long lining and lunging programs (English/Western styles).

The basic training of the horse through riding. Equipment for the individual horse, indoor, outdoor and trail riding (English/Western styles).

Riding programs for young horses, retraining of horses (English/Western styles).

Basic riding and work on the lunge line. Correct use of riding equipment and required safety procedures (English/Western styles).

Coordination of the rider's aids. Basic exercises and movements, rhythm, suppleness and relaxation (English/Western styles).

Instruction methods for individuals and groups in regard to riding and theory lessons, safety, insurance and liability (English/Western Styles).

Formulating lessons and lesson plans. Evaluation of instruction to individuals and groups (English/Western styles).

Fundamentals of records, contracts, insurance, and liability.

Management project-maintaining and improving a stable.