Equine Health Course

WATERBURY — Another course in the series of six accelerated Equine Husbandry Evening Classes offered by Post University’s Equine Department will start on Monday, December 5 in MacDermid Hall (room 209) on the main Waterbury campus from 6:30-9:30 pm. 

The classes will cover many important areas vital for any horse care giver, including how to recognize early problems, with information on disease prevention (appropriate vaccinations, for example) and proper nursing care. Accident prevention tips and first aid treatments for all types of wounds will be given. Also discussed will be administration of medications, what the veterinarian needs to know, how to deal with colic and lameness, and many other points that will help to keep a horse healthy throughout the year.

For personal enrichment and a Post University Certificate, the cost is $375. CEU credits cost $525. To register, or for more information, call the Equine Department at Post University at 203-596-4631 or email CBaker@Post.edu.