JANUARY 2013 THE RIDER/ 5
A Horse’s Health - More Than Just Skin Deep The key to a horse’s health lies beneath its appearance.
Guelph, Ontario - A growing number of horse owners rely on the mis- conception that if their horse appears healthy and fit, then chances are it is. What if we had the tools to help us look beyond a horse’s appearance so that good decisions could be made for its optimal health and management? In January 2013, Equine Guelph, University of Guelph, will be offering Equine Functional Anato- my, a 12-week online course that will assist those in the horse indus- try to increase their scien- tific background and overall knowledge of horse anatomy and physi- ology.
“One must have some idea of how horses’ body systems work to be able to care for our four legged friends appropri- ately,”
says course instructor Dr. Wendy Brett. A vet- erinarian and long-time horse enthusiast, Brett grew up riding hunters and jumpers, and then moved to eventing 10 years ago. With a back- ground as an equine vet- erinarian who completed a Residency in Equine Surgery, Brett also oper- ated an equine mobile and surgical practice. She is currently involved in research projects at the Ontario Veterinary Col- lege, University of Guelph, and also teaches foreign veterinarians. Through the use of many visual resources, students will gain a better understanding of the horse’s anatomical struc- tures and functions, as well as how one’s deci- sions can impact the health and well-being of the horse. The course will also cover feeding, move- ment and health of a horse as they relate to its anatomy; additionally,
course terminology and concepts will assist in dis- cussing injuries and dis- eases with a veterinarian. “Almost everyone in the horse industry would benefit from this course, whether one is new to horses or has been around them for many years,” advises Brett. “We do cover a broad range of topics, such as the gas- trointestinal system, res- piratory system, cardio- vascular and musculo- skeletal system and hoof care. Each topic involves viewing of the CD sec- tion, articles within the course reader, and plenty of interaction between students and facilitators by means of group dis- cussions and class learn- ing questions. Several guest speakers will also be available in order to answer students’ ques- tions on their particular area of expertise.”
Brett adds that stu- dents would also get the chance to investigate thoroughly a topic of their own choosing for the final assignment. Students would also discuss what they have learned from their research, for exam- ple controversial horse management issues or a comparison of similar dis- ease processes or injuries. Equine Functional Anato- my offers students an educational philosophy that will hopefully guide them toward a lifetime of learning.
Other courses offered in Equine Guelph’s Winter 2013 lineup include The Equine Industry, Equine Behaviour, Management of the Equine Environ- ment, Equine Nutrition, and Marketing and Com- munications in the Equine Industry. Registration is now open, with courses running from January 7 to March 31, 2013.
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Equine Guelph is the horse owners’ and care givers’ Centre at the Uni- versity of Guelph. It is a unique partnership dedi- cated to the health and well-being of horses, sup-
ported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epi- center for academia, industry and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further infor- mation, visit
www.equineguelph.ca.
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