Equine science studies the biology, care and management of horses, combining coursework in equine anatomy, physiology, genetics, nutrition and health with the business side of the horse industry. It prepares people to work across breeding farms, equestrian sport programs, therapeutic riding facilities and other horse industry settings, blending scientific study with practical, hands on experience with live animals. As an academic field it sits at the intersection of animal science, agriculture and business management, distinct from the veterinary medicine that treats a sick or injured horse.
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Central QuestionWhich day-to-day management practices, housing, feeding, hygiene, health and welfare, does the equine science curriculum draw on to prepare people for work across breeding farms, equestrian operations and the wider horse industry? 1 Sources
1. Horse Management (Wikipedia)
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Horse management, also called horse husbandry, are the actions taken to care for horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and other domesticated equids, including housing, feeding, hygiene, health, and general welfare.
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