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APSC-2824: Equine Conformation and Biomechanics

Description: Evaluation of equine conformation as related to locomotion, athletic performance and soundness. Basic understanding of breed standards, gaits, and rules and regulations pertaining to various equine sports disciplines, from both domestic and global perspectives. Investigation of current scientific literature regarding equine conformation and biomechanics.

Pathways: N/A

Course Hours: 2 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 13

Average GPA: 3.51 (A-)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 45.02%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 0.34%

Staff Boteler201763.3%32.5%4.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.552
Leona P Ransdell201986.4%13.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.861
Rebecca K Splan200975.3%23.5%0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%3.683
Julia S Mccann201539.1%52.4%7.4%0.0%0.4%0.7%3.326
Beth R Sheely201882.8%14.3%2.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.761

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