Horseshoe Processing Techniques and Applications
Equine Science and Coaching
Vocational School of Kartepe Atcılık Vocational School
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horseshoe Processing Techniques and Applications | AAP216 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Spring | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Sencer KARAGÜL
Lecturer Mehmet Ali GÜLCÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe the internal and external parts of the hoof.
2) Explain the importance of daily foot care.
3) Explain the importance of hoof trimming.
4) Identify the types of horseshoe.
5) Apply the process of corrective shoeing.
6) Describe common lameness in the horse.
7) List the tools and equipment necessary to shoe a horse.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
None
Course Contents
This course includes hoof care, correct trimming procedures, shoeing techniques, corrective and orthographical shoeing,designing and forging experience with coal furnaces and advance to propane fired forges as class progresses.
Weekly Schedule
1) The emergence of the idea and importance of horse-shoeing2) The reasons of using horse-shoe
3) Factors affecting the hoof
4) Historical view of the protection and maintenance of the hoof
5) Leading horse and horse shoeing procedure
6) Leading horse and horse shoeing procedure
7) Hoof Trimming and preparation horse shoeing
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Hoof Trimming and preparation horse shoeing
10) Hoof Trimming and preparation horse shoeing
11) Farrier Stances
12) Hoof problems caused of various diseases
13) Hoof care
14) Forging Techniques and Practical Application
15) Shoeing according to conformation: principles of corrective shoeing; foot conformation types; limb conformation types , horse shoe types
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- A practical guide to horseshoeing.
2- Farriery-Foal to Racehorse, Simon Curtıs,2003R-W Publication
3- Complete Horseshoeing Guide-Wiseman
4- At ayak anatomisi
5- Horse foot anatomy
6- //http://www.priorsfarm.co.uk/laminitis.shtml
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
6) Group Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required