| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horse Training-i | AAP134 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Spring | 2 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Erdener BALIKÇI
Lecturer Zülfikar ALTUNKANAT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Develop aerobic and anaerobic training programme
2) Practice the interval work program for race-horses.
3) Implement training program for show-jumping horses.
4) Implement an advanced training program for a specific horse
5) Describe factors to consider in judging halter.
6) Describe common bad behaviors in some horses
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 4 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 5 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 6 | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Dressage
Course Contents
This course covers modules such as: straighten up the anatomic and physiological problems of horses, performing horses with aerobic and anaerobic works and overtraining the racehorses with interval work program and various training programs that enable the show-jumping horses to reach the limits of its genetic potential.
Weekly Schedule
1) Introduction of Horse Training2) Growing healthy procedures of horses
3) Separating the mare and foal ; Weanling Care
4) Feeding foals and foal care
5) Haltering foal and early training
6) Learning to train young horses for racecourse
7) Learning to train young horses for racecourse
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Feeding young horses for racing
10) Which applications should be performed for bone and muscle development of foals
11) Advanced racehorse care for providing performance
12) Feeding young horses for racing
13) Energy metabolism for horses
14) Tips for lounging for pre-racing training
15) Breaking young horses for riding
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Binicilik I, At Bakım Ve Donatım, Tnk.Kd.Bnb. Özkan TEMURLENK, 1990
2- www.uzmantv.com
3- www.atadam.com
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Simulation
6) Brain Storming
7) Case Study
8) Self Study
9) Problem Solving
10) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required