Horse Gestation

The 14-week program is an undergraduate course that is offered on a noncredit basis to horse owners, trainers, or anyone interested in the topic. This course is entirely online, so no travel to Iowa State is required. The course will take place every Thursday evening, 6-8:00 pm, starting January 13 and ending April 28. Students will need to be able to utilize their computer for this time period since the lectures will be delivered in real time via WIMBA through Web CT. All lectures will be recorded. Students will need a high-speed Internet connection and a headset microphone to participate in the course. The course will cover topics such as cardiovascular and respiratory function in the horse, muscle metabolism, exercise and the immune system, biomechanics, training for speed, strength and endurance, long-term effects of training, the effects of heat and humidity in the exercising horse, nutrition for the sport horse, the use of ergogenic aids, and clinical approach to poor performance. For more information, contact: Dr. Peggy M. Auwerda, 119 Kildee, ISU, Ames, IA 50011. 515-294-5260. http://horse.public.iastate.edu

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