AT 154 Equine Business Management

Covers the basic concepts of equine business management. The decision-making process, tools of decision making, and types of business organization are covered. Organizing, acquiring and managing land, labor and capital resources are taught. Students learn teamwork, cooperation and leadership skills through classroom activities and assignments.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Describe the differences, similarities, and tax implications of different types of business organization. Construct a business plan, a financial statement, and a cash flow document to obtain a line of credit. Calculate true interest rates and determine the most economical loan. Apply accounting, planning, budgeting, and record keeping theory. Calculate capital item depreciation, 179 deductions, and capital assets and deduction in accordance with tax law. Discuss the Oregon Equine Limited Liability Law, and differentiate between negligence and liability.