EQS 251 - Fundamental Horsemanship III

Institution:

Rocky Mountain College

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Description:

Fall semester. 3 semester hours. This course offers a continuation of the skills developed in Fundamental Horsemanship I and II with emphasis on both equitation and training skills, including advanced lateral and collection exercises, extension and collection at all gaits with and without contact, spinning, and stopping. Students expand equitation skills through rigorous physical work with and without stirrups and through riding multiple horses. Attention is given to skills involved in riding and the presentation of the show horse. Students are exposed to show ring etiquette, terminology, and riding styles as they work on a variety of specific events including Western riding, trail, hunter under saddle, Western pleasure, equitation, horsemanship, reining, and showmanship. This course features horses ridden in Western tack, emphasizing Western riding strategies. Prerequisite: EQS122.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

rocky.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 657-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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