Basic Behaviour Course: Horses
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The study material for the Basic Behaviour Course: Horses was compiled by
the late Prof. Johannes Odendaal. Ms. Altha Viljoen presents the Basic
Behaviour Course: Horses on behalf of Ethology Academy.
The Basic Animal Behaviour Course: Horses is essentially done by
correspondence with the optional attendance of a two-day seminar. Most of
our students work full-time and the course is designed to be done part-
time. We are a private company and very flexible. As long as students
communicate with us we are usually able to accommodate them in various ways.
It consists of four modules.
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Introduction and approaches to the study of animal behaviour
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Problem behaviour and possible resolutions
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Applied Horse behaviour – normal and problem behaviour
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Care and welfare of Horses
After enrolling the student receives all the study material via registered
mail. Included will be Student Letter giving detailed information on every
aspect of the course. Also included will be the eight assignments (two on
every module) each with an addressed envelope to make submitting them as
convenient as possible. The marks obtained for the 8 assignments constitute
the year mark and all must be submitted to gain entrance to the exam in
November. The exam is a two-hour paper and the pass mark 50%. The
assignments are not difficult because all the answers are in the notes. It
should not take more than 2 – 3 hours to complete an assignment. The exam,
scheduled for November, is a different kettle of fish and requires a fair
amount of studying and insight. Students are therefore advised to start well
in advance preparing for the exam.
NB: In addition to the content of the study material, we recommend
purchasing a book on different horse breeds as the study material does not
include information on specific breeds. Make sure to buy one that pays
attention to the typical temperament of the breed.
Students are also invited to attend a two-day seminar. Horse seminars are
hosted in Pretoria, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth. The Cape Town and PE
seminars will only be hosted if at least 5 students indicate that they would
like to attend. Attendance of a seminar is not compulsory but highly
recommended.
Enrolment takes place from 7Jan - 28 Feb. The enrolment fee for the Basic
Behaviour courses for 2009 is R5, 000.
This fee includes the study material, attendance of the seminar (excluding
travel and accommodation expenditures) and the examination fee.
How to enrol for this course:
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Click on ‘Enroll’
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Read ‘Terms of Engagement’
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Complete and submit the enrolment form
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Pay the appropriate fee
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Provide Hanna with confirmation of payment.
Do not hesitate to get in touch should you need more information.