Module Information
Module Identifier
RD19020
Module Title
EQUINE INDUSTRY
Academic Year
2009/2010
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 6 x 3 hour practicals/visits |
| Lecture | 2 x 1 hour lectures per week |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | History of Equine Industry Presentation Outcome assessed: 1 | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Poster presentation group project Outcome assessed: 2 | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2 | 30% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Investigate the history of the equine industry.
Outcome 2
Develop an awareness of the opportunities within a range of equine enterprises in order to widen horizons and indicate opportunity for future employment.
Brief description
This module will provide the student with an introduction to the nature, scope and significance of the equine industry in Britain. Several visits to a range of equine enterprises will take place.
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Students will be required to make an oral presentation on their group poster. Their communication skills will therefore be developed and assessed by this exercise. |
| Information Technology | Students are expected to research their chosen topic on the internet and, as appropriate, use software to manipulate images, word process or present their findings in tabular form. |
| Problem solving | Students will be required to solve a range of problems - gathering information to be used in the poster, and deciding how to present it. |
| Team work | Students are required to contribute to the production of a poster submitted as a group project. They will be expected to learn to work together, take responsibility for their input, and appreciate the input of others. |
Reading List
Recommended TextHolderness-Roddam, J (1997) Showing Kenilworth, Addington Primo search Jones, W E (1988) Equine sports medicine Lea and Febiger Primo search Marshall, B (1994) The art and science of racehorse training Keepdate Primo search Recommended Consultation
Ivers, T (1994) The fit racehorse 2 Equine Research Inc., USA Primo search
Auty, I (1998) The BHS complete manual of stable management Kenilworth Press Primo search BETA (1999) The BETA National Equestrian Survey Primo search Clarke C and Wallin, D (1992) The international warmblood horse Primo search Rossier (1990) Horse breeding in France Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4