March 26, 2018: Horse Behaviour & Safety - U. of Guelph Online Short Course begins

Welcome to Equine Guelph’s Horse Behaviour and Safety 3 week online course.

In this course you will be given the tools to take action to create a safe environment for you and your horse by;

• Gaining an understanding of horse behaviour
• Learning smart, practical horse handling skills
• Reducing physical risks on your horse’s farm

Information presented is applicable to all sectors of the horse industry. Increasing knowledge of best safety practices stands to benefit the horse industry by reducing the risk of injuries. You will also learn to identify safety and fire risks around the farm to allow a safer environment for you and your horse.

Course Topics:

1. Horse Behaviour – Wild vs Stabled
2. How Horses See and Hear
3. Herd Behaviour – How Horses Interact with Each Other
4. Horse Handling – Basic Safety Around Horses
5. Rider/Helmet Safety
6. Safe Trailering – Basics
7. Fire Safety
8. Safety around the Barn and Paddocks
9. Returning from an Injury