Title: Syllabus
Course: Equine Science (18104-I)

Copyright 2018

Course Code: 8080

Suggested Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12

Duration: 36 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Course Description:

In this course, students learn how to care for and manage horses. The major instructional areas include equine health, nutrition, management, reproduction, training, evaluation, and showmanship. Additional instruction in tools, equipment, equine facilities management, business management of equine enterprises, and the economics of boarding, training, and merchandising horses is included. Participation in FFA activities, leadership development events (LDEs), and career development events (CDEs) is encouraged.

The Virginia Administrative Code regulates the class size for this course. For additional information, see 8VAC20-120-150, "Maximum class size," or contact the Virginia Department of Education Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at cte@doe.virginia.gov.