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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Degree course in
Livestock science and animal production technologies
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Veterinary Science

HORSE BREEDING AND USE
cod. 1002043

Academic year 2012/13
3° year of course - First semester
Professor responsible for the course unit
CATALANO Antonio Lucio
integrated course unit
10 credits
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Course unit structured in the following modules:

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Learning objectives

Learning of the main techniques of horse breeding and training in several disciplines
Learning the rules of the main equestrian disciplines

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Breeding
Sire’s and mare’s choice according to morphological, functional and genetic traits. Breeding techniques during pregnancy and feeding plans. Colostrum and milk. Foal growth curves. Weaning and feeding of the foal.
Training of the not-mounted horse
Communication between trainer and horse. Single-line longeing. Desensibilization. Training to load into a trailer.
Training to driving
Driving tack and carriages. Mouthing and harness.
Basics of training for racing, show jumping and main saddle horse’s employments.

Horse Biomechanics Elements

Horse gaits and jumping. Riding techniques

Equestrian Olympic disciplines rules. Horse racing rules

Full programme

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Bibliography

Notes from classroom lectures

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and practical activity in equestrian centres

Assessment methods and criteria

Written and oral exam

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