Features
Estimated time: 2 hours of virtual lectures
Language: Spanish
Date: 2025
Mode: virtual (theoretical)
Aimed at: horse trainers, veterinarians, zootechnical engineers, agricultural engineers and advanced students of these careers.
Code: EQUREP5001
Description
This course offers a comprehensive approach to proper nutrition and exercise for the optimal development of the athletic horse. Throughout the sessions, balanced feeding strategies, the importance of energy and nutrient balance, and how to avoid orthopedic problems during growth will be discussed. In addition, the impact of exercise on bone strength and muscle development will be explored, highlighting the importance of early training to prevent injury and optimize athletic performance.
Learning objectives
Through this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the basic principles of equine nutrition and their importance in the growth of the athletic horse.
- Recognize how energy balance and nutrient intake can influence the development and bone health of the young horse.
- Identify the benefits of early exercise on bone strength and injury prevention in equines.
- Know the fundamental management strategies for the healthy development of the horse, such as feeding and exercise.
Teacher
Brian Nielsen
Ph.D., PAS, Dpl. ACAN
Michigan State University, United States
