THE TROTTER HORSE AND TROTTING RACES
cod. 1002073

Academic year 2014/15
1° year of course - First semester
Professor
Ilaria VECCHI
Academic discipline
Zootecnica speciale (AGR/19)
Field
A scelta dello studente
Type of training activity
Student's choice
28 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
hub: PARMA
course unit
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Learning objectives

Knowledge of basic notions about trotter horse traits, breeding and training

Basic information about trot racing industry and related rules

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Trot racing history
Main trotter breeds in the world and founder horses
Races and rules
Trot biomechanics outline
Trotter horse breeding
Hack and equipment.
Outline of training methods
Racetracks

Full programme

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Bibliography

Power Point presentations and online files from the lessons

Teaching methods

Lessons and didactic visits

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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