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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
AGE 140. Introduction to Horseshoeing (3). Basic anatomy and physiology of the legs and feet, equine conformation, basic blacksmithing, leveling and balancing the foot, and shoeing. Includes hoof trimming, and horse handling. Two lecture. Two lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGE 141. Basic Horseshoeing for Certification (3). Hoof care and shoeing techniques in preparation for the American Farriers Association Certified Farrier Exam. Includes keg shoe modification, hot shoeing, treating disease and injury, and corrective shoeing. Prerequisite: AGE 140. Two lecture. Two lab.
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1.00 Credits
AGE 150. English and Western Riding I (1). Basic English and Western riding skills. Emphasis on safety, haltering and leading, grooming, saddles, bits, seating, trotting, posting and cantering with collection. Includes care of tack and equipment selection. Three lab.
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2.00 Credits
AGE 151. Human to Horse Connection (2). Foundation and experience in reading the body language and temperaments of various horses using natural horsemanship philosophy. Includes theory, psychology, groundwork and mounted exercises to cultivate a cooperative partnership between horse and human. Introduction to equine assisted therapy programs. One lecture. Two lab.
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2.00 Credits
AGE 152. Fitness for the Horse and Rider (2). Emphasis on a relaxed, supple horse and a centered, balanced rider with a secure seat. Includes yoga and Pilates exercises and natural horsemanship as well as safety, maneuvering obstacles and etiquette of handling horses in larger groups in an arena and on the trail. One lecture. Two lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGE 153. Introduction to Ground Skills with Horses (3). Develop ground skills necessary for safety, control and harmony with horses. Emphasis on communication using the round pen for longe line and liberty exercises. Exploration of the horses' movement, foot falls and transitions in preparation for riding. Three lecture.
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1.00 Credits
AGE 154. Making Rope Halters & Other Horse-Handling Equipment (1). Basic knot tying and rope splicing principles to make custom rope halters, bridles, reins and lead ropes for horses, mules, llamas, etc. Includes basics of creating a home-based business using this craft. Two lab.
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1.00 Credits
AGE 155. Equine Driving (1). Principles of driving horses. Emphasis on picking the right horse, harness use and function, vehicle maintenance, styles of driving, training requirements, and competitions. Emphasis on horse and driver safety. Three lab.
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1.00 Credits
Biomechanics and structural balancing of a horse's movements. Emphasis on learning to move the horse's body correctly and efficiently so that gaits and muscular conformation are improved. Prerequisite: AGE 150. Three lab.
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3.00 Credits
AGE 211. Advanced Equine Massage Therapy (3). Instruction in full massage routine, muscle location, function and isolation, massage benefits, 70 point locations, contraindications for massage, bony landmark identification, stretching, dental issues and saddle fitting issues using Zahourek methodologies. Prerequisite: AGE 111. Three lecture.
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