The Equine Industry
Description
Learn more about the issues and topics that have impacted and continue to impact the equine industry now and into the future. This broader vision of the industry gives you the opportunity to grow beyond the silos of your discipline/industry sector and begin to consider the role of the industry and its larger context.
Investigate and discuss various aspects of the horse industry throughout the course. With a glance at the past, we’ll study the evolution of the horse, early domestication, and the various roles played by the horse throughout history—such as work and warfare. Looking around at the horse industry today, we’ll seek out information about the different sectors of the industry, and the principal challenges it's facing. We conclude with a look to the future and discuss the nature and type of industry we would like to see in the next 20 to 30 years, and methods by which we may forge a pathway to that vision.
Important concepts about the horse industry and its future are covered to help you understand how they relate to the welfare of horses.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: University of Guelph
- Level: University
- Language: English
- Course Code: 2200011
- Delivery Method: Fully Online/Distance