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Seminars on Specific Topics at the Painted Bar Stables
Join us for in person hands on learning opportunities to dive into topics and develop a deeper understanding.
Equine Anatomy
Instructor: Jennifer VanDusen
Fridays in January 2025 at 6:00pm
Understanding how a horse is built is the foundation of understanding how they move. Before you can better understand biomechanics of riding, you first must understand the anatomy of your mount.
Each class will include handouts and hands-on activities followed by lecture and discusion.
01.10.2025
Week 1: Body Parts
The Outside of the Horse
Identifying terminology, body part locations, and breed specific comformation qualities versus overarching good conformation that spans across breeds.
Hands On: Measuring Height, Weight and Body Condition Scoring
01.17.2025
Week 2: Organs and Systems
The Inside of the Horse
Locating organs within the body and understanding their functions.
Hands On: Checking Vitals, Digital Pulse and Listening Gut Sounds
01.24.2025
Week 3: Musculoskeletal Systems & Biomechanics
How Things Move
Idenfying bones, muscle groups and soft tissues and understanding their role in movement functions. Understanding how biomechanics play a role in facial expressions and body language.
Hands On: Identifying Gaits, Strides, Footfalls, Leads and Diagonals
01.31.2025
Week 4: Integumentary System
Skin, Hair and Hooves
Understanding the epithelial layers and their functions and natural defense mechanisms as well as the role that grooming and care plays in the health of the horse.
Hands On: Exploring the Hoof Capsule Inside and Out with a dissection of a hoof capsule.
***Future Seminars on Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Digestive and Neurological Systems
Join us for in person hands on learning opportunities to dive into topics and develop a deeper understanding.
Equine Anatomy
Instructor: Jennifer VanDusen
Fridays in January 2025 at 6:00pm
Understanding how a horse is built is the foundation of understanding how they move. Before you can better understand biomechanics of riding, you first must understand the anatomy of your mount.
Each class will include handouts and hands-on activities followed by lecture and discusion.
01.10.2025
Week 1: Body Parts
The Outside of the Horse
Identifying terminology, body part locations, and breed specific comformation qualities versus overarching good conformation that spans across breeds.
Hands On: Measuring Height, Weight and Body Condition Scoring
01.17.2025
Week 2: Organs and Systems
The Inside of the Horse
Locating organs within the body and understanding their functions.
Hands On: Checking Vitals, Digital Pulse and Listening Gut Sounds
01.24.2025
Week 3: Musculoskeletal Systems & Biomechanics
How Things Move
Idenfying bones, muscle groups and soft tissues and understanding their role in movement functions. Understanding how biomechanics play a role in facial expressions and body language.
Hands On: Identifying Gaits, Strides, Footfalls, Leads and Diagonals
01.31.2025
Week 4: Integumentary System
Skin, Hair and Hooves
Understanding the epithelial layers and their functions and natural defense mechanisms as well as the role that grooming and care plays in the health of the horse.
Hands On: Exploring the Hoof Capsule Inside and Out with a dissection of a hoof capsule.
***Future Seminars on Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine, Lymphatic, Digestive and Neurological Systems
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