Module 5
Equine Welfare
This module introduces welfare science frameworks and quality-of-life assessment tools. It explores welfare as a balance between physical health, emotional wellbeing and environment.
Welfare is examined as a dynamic state rather than a fixed checklist. Learn how quality of life can be understood, assessed and improved in the horse.
10-15 hours
7
units
Intermediate
Module units of study
Work through the units below in order. Each unit contains one or more episodes to watch, guiding you through the key concepts of this module.
1
Welcome to Module 5
Episodes:
1
Introduction and overview
2
What is Welfare and Why Does it Matter?
Episodes:
1
Understanding needs, and quality of life
3
Ethical Frameworks
Episodes:
1
Exploring ethics, responsibility, and decision-making
4
Measuring welfare
Episodes:
1
Assessing welfare through observation protocols
5
Optimizing welfare
Episodes:
1
Management principles to optimize quality of life
6
End of life
Episodes:
1
Navigating quality of life and ethical decision-making
7
Summary & Reflection
Episodes:
1
Key takeaways and integration
Module outcome
Welfare is not just about preventing suffering, but instead supporting a life worth living.
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