Equine

Do You Love Horses?

FCC’s equine courses are intended for those who enjoy working with horses and/or would like to have an equestrian career. Learn skills that could translate into a career such as Horse Trainer, Riding Instructor or Stable Manager. Or, take these courses because of personal interest and apply the skills to the care of your own.

All courses are taught by Karen Ann Fenwick of the North Fork School of Equitation. Karen is a life-long lover of horses with more than 30 years of experience teaching others. She has worked as a riding instructor, barn manager, and camp counselor.  Currently, Karen is the owner of the North Fork School of Equitation, and she is the co-coach of the Hood College Equestrian team.

Courses are held at the North Fork School of Equitation in Jefferson, Maryland. Just twenty minutes from campus, the 100-acre facility has four barns, a 220’ by 300’ show ring, a 75’ by 150’ indoor arena, cross-country jumps, trails and open fields.

Courses offered this fall:

EQN100 Introduction to Horses/Horse Sense
Understand horses and the many career opportunities in the
equine field. Topics include the different breeds, ownership costs
and responsibilities. First class held at FCC; the other three held at
North Fork School of Equitation, Inc. (Liability form required).
10 hrs., Tuition: $100, Fees: $88, Total: $188 3
4 digit #: 5251
T 9/13–10/4 6:30–9pm MMS/A41

EQN101 Nutrition & Feeding of Equines
This in an in-depth study of the nutritional needs of the equine.
A four-week course held in the field that covers the nutritional
values and needs of horses, including proper feeding, digestive
systems and more. Topics include digestive anatomy and health.
Classes held at North Fork School of Equitation, Inc. (Liability
form required).
10 hrs., Tuition: $100, Fees: $88, Total: $188 3
4 digit #: 5252
T 10/18–11/15 (skip 11/1) 6:30–9pm NFSE

EQN103 Equine First Aid & Safety
Should I call the vet for that cut? The answers to that and many
other horse care questions will be discussed. Other topics will
include equine first aid, signs of illness, vaccinations, feed
quality, nutrition, the equine digestive system and much more.
A four week course that examines horse ailments, illnesses and
lameness in both the private and business setting. Classes held at
North Fork School of Equitation, Inc. (Liability form required)
10 hrs., Tuition: $100, Fees: $88, Total: $188 3
4 digit #: 5253
T 11/29–12/20 6:30–9pm NFSE

To register, download a course registration form.