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Master Equine Manager www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine A unique program that incorporates 24/7 access to instruction, learning resources, written and practical assessments. Meeting future equine learner needs is the goal of the program as well as utilizing the knowledge and abilities of current/future Master Equine Managers (MEMs). Purpose To provide horse owners and enthusiasts with a comprehensive educational program that teaches the science of horse management. The Master Equine Manager program combines focused learning opportunities with hands-on experience. Design The Master Equine Manager program has been redesigned to accommodate your busy schedules. The program is a combination of video recordings, slide sets, questionnaires, articles, resources, and a quiz. Participants will be able to access the material any time. The module will be complete when each quiz is finished. Is Online Study For You? You can add to your equine knowledge anyplace and at any time using a computer You can study a subject of interest to you You can learn at your own pace How About the Practical Component? To complete the certification, you are required to attend a practical workshop and evaluation. Iowa State University Master Equine Manager staff will provide advisory support. We can assist with contact information for evaluators in your local area. Modules Welfare of Horses: Understanding Horse Behavior, Facilities and Equipment, Equine Quality Assurance Horse Nutrition: Forages for Horses, Feeds and Feeding Horse Health: Equine Emergency Treatment, Vaccinations for Horses, Understanding Horse Parasites, and Hoof Care Selection of Horses: Conformation and Evaluation, Unsoundness’s and Blemishes Each module will be in Moodle and will consist of Video Questionnaires Slide Sets Quizzes Resources e-Learning Equine Education Modules with written assessment - On-line, 24/7 Hands-On Training with practical evaluation - multiple dates, locations throughout the year Knowledge, Certificate achievement, Title, MEM Network access, Continuing Education + =
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Master Equine Manager www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine
A unique program that incorporates 24/7 access to instruction, learning resources, written and practical
assessments. Meeting future equine learner needs is the goal of the program as well as utilizing the
knowledge and abilities of current/future Master Equine Managers (MEMs).
Purpose To provide horse owners and enthusiasts with a comprehensive educational program that teaches the science of horse management. The Master Equine Manager program combines focused learning opportunities with hands-on experience. Design The Master Equine Manager program has been redesigned to accommodate your busy schedules. The program is a combination of video recordings, slide sets, questionnaires, articles, resources, and a quiz. Participants will be able to access the material any time. The module will be complete when each quiz is finished. Is Online Study For You?
You can add to your equine knowledge anyplace and at any time using a computer
You can study a subject of interest to you
You can learn at your own pace
How About the Practical Component? To complete the certification, you are required to attend a practical workshop and evaluation. Iowa State University Master Equine Manager staff will provide advisory support. We can assist with contact information for evaluators in your local area. Modules
Welfare of Horses: Understanding Horse Behavior, Facilities and Equipment, Equine Quality Assurance
Horse Nutrition: Forages for Horses, Feeds and Feeding
Horse Health: Equine Emergency Treatment, Vaccinations for Horses, Understanding Horse Parasites, and Hoof Care
Selection of Horses: Conformation and Evaluation, Unsoundness’s and Blemishes Each module will be in Moodle and will consist of
Video
Questionnaires
Slide Sets
Quizzes
Resources
e-Learning Equine
Education Modules with
written assessment -
On-line, 24/7
Hands-On Training with
practical evaluation -
multiple dates, locations
throughout the year
Knowledge, Certificate
achievement, Title,
MEM Network access,
Continuing Education
+ =
Master Equine Manager www.extension.iastate.edu/masterequine
Dates Online material will be available on the following dates to complete the modules.
September 15th – December 15th 2013
January 15th – May 15th, 2014
Practical Evaluation Dates (Refer to website for additional dates as scheduled) Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Contact Dr. Peggy Miller, 515-294-5260, [email protected]
November 7th & 8th, 2013
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE Contact Dr. Kathy Anderson, 402-472-6414, [email protected]
November 7th & 8th, 2013
University of Connecticut Contact Dr. Jenifer Nadeau, 860-486-4471, [email protected]
May 15th & 16th , 2014
Certification
Certification is open to junior and senior high school students, and any adult with an interest in horses
To receive the Master Equine Manager Certificate the individual must complete each module, attend a practical evaluation or perform a documented self-evaluation.
Examination – For each module a quiz will be associated with it. The quiz will be on-line. To be certified an 80% or better is required on the quiz.
1. Quiz Date - You can take the quiz on any day you choose. The quiz can be repeated.
Practical Evaluation – Three options: 1. Practical evaluation dates will be available at various locations during the year 2. Schedule with an approved evaluator to perform the evaluation 3. Perform a documented self-evaluation which requires submitting a videotape, DVD or video file of
you performing the required actions Practical Evaluation
Practical evaluations will be held at Master Equine Manager’s facilities that have completed the training, Community Colleges and/or Universities.
For Iowa High School Teacher Participants
Approved for Heartland AEA Credit Master Equine Manager Program Registration Fee
$325/adult or $250/youth. Adult is 19 or over. Youth must be a junior or senior in high school.
Register at http://www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/equine/register.html For More Information Peggy M. Auwerda Department of Animal Science Iowa State University 119 Kildee Hall Ames, IA 50011 515-294-5260 FAX: 515-294-0018 [email protected]
or
Dale Miller Marion County Extension 210 N. Iowa St. P.O. Box 409 Knoxville, IA 50138 641-842-2014 FAX: 641-842-0664 [email protected]
