Whether you are a professional rider, trainer, therapist or keen amateur enthusiast, an understanding of equine anatomy and physiology enhances allows evaluation of horses’ health and performance and is essential when planning rehabilitation programmes following injury.
TOCES — The College of Open Studies — is hosting an intensive and comprehensive training programme covering all aspects of equine anatomy and physiology. The programme combines online and printed study materials with an intensive three-day practical course. Students who cannot attend the study week can elect to study the distance learning elements only.
Equine Anatomy and Physiology COURSE
Course content
- Structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues
- Cellular structure and function, cell components and functions
- Tissue types — epithelium, connective tissue, nerves and muscle.
- Equine structural anatomy
- Skeletal anatomy and functions of bone and joints. Bone structure and formation. Location and function of major muscles, tendons and ligaments. Structure and function of the foot.
- Body systems. Nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urogenital and sensory systems.
- Equine conformation. Evolutionary principles. Evaluation of conformation in a range of horses and how it relates to performance. Equine dentition.
The topics are taught via:
Detailed fully illustrated study materials, online lectures, webinars and tutorials.
3-day intensive study week — practical sessions including dissections, brings the theory to life
Date of first webinar: 27 May 2014, 7-8pm
Study week date: September 29-October 1
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Total fee — £550
Includes course material, tutor support, online webinars and 3-day study week (exc. accommodation)
To include BTEC certification: £595
Study week only: £330
Online webinars and distance learning study only: £350
Fees may be paid in 5 monthly instalments.
For further information contact TOCES:
The Open College of Equine Studies
29 Lower Green
Higham Estate
Higham
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP28 6NJ
T: +44 (0) 1284 811 401
E: info@equinestudies.co.uk
W: www.equinestudies.co.uk
