ANS 052 OA
BASIC HOOF MAINTENANCE
Teaches the basic fundamentals of assessing a horse for proper hoof maintenance. Class time is spent on hoof and leg anatomy, physiology and biomechanics equine. All horse owner and horse enthusiasts will benefit from this first in-depth course of a series. 

ANS 107 OA
BASIC HOOF MAINTENANCE
Teaches the basic fundamentals and procedure for shoeing a horse, including tools and safety issues. 

ANS 121 OA
INTRO TO ANIMAL SCIENCE
Introduces animal science, offering a foundation in breeds, genetics, nutrition, marketing, management, ration formulation and facilities planning. 

ANS 141 OA
BASIC HALTER TRAINING
Provides the skills needed to train a young horse to lead, stand square, pick up feet, turn on forehand and haunches. Includes grooming and fitting. Section with Low-cost Course Materials

ANS 151 OA
BUILDING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT
Covers the practical application of designing and managing an equine facility. Teaches the proper horse handling skills, risk management, and professionalism required to become a stable worker or stable manager. 

ANS 181 OA
FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUESTRIAN SKILLS
Teaches the basic fundamentals of horsemanship and safety issues when handling horses while saddling, bridling, mounting, dismounting and riding. 

ANS 183 OX
FUNDAMENTAL OF EQUESTRIAN SKILL III
Continues to develop the rider's feel and timing while performing more advanced fundamental maneuvers. Teaches more advanced horse theory and performance skills. Prerequisite: ANS 182 

ANS 195 OX
ROPE HORSE
This course teaches students how to use ranch work to instill a strong foundation on a rope horse, how to introduce a horse to coming out of the box and how to prepare a horse to be sold as a rope horse, team roping, breakaway or calf-roping horse. Prerequisite: ANS 143 or Instructor approval 

ANS 216 OA
BEEF PREGNANCY TESTING
Teaches proper techniques for checking beef cows for pregnancy. Discusses anatomy and physiology of cows, the estrus cycle, and a review of diseases associated with reproduction. Much of the class taught in the "field" under actual ranch conditions. Lab required 44 hrs, TBA with instructor. 

ANS 220 OA
INTRO TO HORSE PRODUCTION
Introduces various breeds of horses and their characteristics, including anatomy of the skeletal and muscular system, and parts of the horse and their functions. Discusses the maintenance and purchase of horse equipment, including bits, bridles, grooming supplies, and saddles. 

ANS 231 OA
INTRO TO LIVESTOCK EVALUATION
Covers, in depth, basic fundamentals of livestock evaluation and selection of cattle, sheep, swine and goats for herd replacement and market. Teaches students to "see" differences between two or more animals in the areas of structure, muscle, capacity/volume, femininity/masculinity, and eye appeal. 

ANS 251 OA
INTRO TO COLT STARTING
This class introduces the student to the industry quality standards for starting a horse for the public. This class teaches the industry timeline, quality standards and expectations from the client when receiving payment for training a horse. Students will go through the entire "colt starting" process with an already trained horse to learn correct training philosophy and safety procedures to prepare the student train an un-started horse. 

ANS 278 OA
PRINCIPLES OF ANIMAL BREEDING
Covers reproduction anatomy of male and female livestock, and basic genetic terms and principles. Teaches students to design a breeding program utilizing EPD's and performance data based on different breeding systems used in today's livestock operations. Course Note: 22 hr lab required, TBA with instructor.