OSU
Department of Animal Science

Welcome to OSU Equine Dept.

OSU Animal Sciences
2029 Fyffe Court
Columbus, OH
43210-1095

Ph: 614-292-2625
Fax: 614-292-1515

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Courses Offered

 

Introduction to Equine Studies

ANIM SCI 201; Fall Quarter; 5 credits

Uses of the horse, the economic impact on society, and the basic science of equine nutrition, reproduction, genetics, disease control, housing, and general management.

 

Equine Behavior & Training

ANIM SCI 271.01; Fall Quarter; 4 credits

Understanding equine behavior and physiology and practical application of that knowledge to safely and effectively modify desirable and undesirable behavior of horses.

 

Advanced Equine Behavior & Training

ANIM SCI 271.02; Winter Quarter; 4 credits

 

Equine Selection & Evaluation

ANIM SCI 301; Spring Quarter; 3 credits

Understanding the relationship of form to function and evaluating conformation and performance.

 

Equine Facilities, Marketing, & Management

ANIM SCI 341; Winter Quarter; 4 credits

Emphasis on the development and practical management of equine facilities.

 

Equine Production

ANIM SCI 541; Spring Quarter; 5 credits

The application of scientific principles to the production of horses.