Another course in the series of six accelerated Equine Husbandry Evening Classes, offered by Post University’s Equine Department, will start on Monday, February 25.

Equine health will cover many important areas vital for any horse caregiver, such as how to recognize early problems and give first aid treatments, with information on disease prevention and proper nursing care. Also discussed will be how to give medications, what the veterinarian needs to know, how to deal with colic, and many other important points that will help to keep a horse healthy.

Any horse lovers and owners who wish to learn more about correct horse care are invited to apply for these courses in Equine Husbandry at Post University. They can be taken in any order and are open to anyone interested — no prerequisites are required. Each course will run for eight weeks, one evening per week for three hours. Students can earn CEU credits or take the courses for personal enrichment. The classes are from 6:30 to 9:20 pm on the Waterbury Campus in the Drubner Center (Exit 17 off I-84).

Other courses will be offered in Horse Ownership, Basic Horse Care, Stable Management I & II, and Equine Anatomy.

To earn CEU credits, the cost is $500 and to audit the course, the cost is $350. To register, or for more information, call the Equine Department at Post University at 203-596-4631 or e-mail cbaker@post.edu.