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3.00 Credits
A study of stable design and maintenance. This course examines breeds, genetics, safety factors, record management, and legal aspects of the horse industry. Prerequisite: EQST 1520. (3 hrs lec)
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1.00 Credits
Students are responsible for twice daily feeding and stall care. Covers proper watering, grooming, foot and veterinary care; aisleway, arena, and tack maintenance; and specific adherence to rules and procedures concerning horses in the Equine Center. Emphasizes basic health and horse care records; types of feed, composition, and evaluation of additives and supplements; and safe handling of horses. College does not provide horses. (2 hrs lab)
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1.00 Credits
Students are responsible for twice daily feedings and stall care. Covers proper watering, grooming, foot and veterinary care; aisleway, arena, and tack maintenance; and specific adherence to rules and procedures concerning housing horses in the Equine Center. Emphasizes stable designs, geographic locations, space needs, costs, operational needs, long-term planning, and records. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 1540 with a "C-" or better. (2 hrs lab)
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2.00 Credits
Anatomy and conformation of the horse as related to various breeds judged. Specific rules and regulations of breed associations. Includes lecture, visual appraisal, judging terminology, and preparation of oral reasons. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn the correct use of Western and English tack including conformation of the horse as it relates to tack usage and how to fit tack to the horse and rider. Includes hands-on experience using training devices and learning how to identify and fit tack for jobs in sales, training, and riding stable operations. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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2.00 Credits
Designed for students who have completed EQST 1550 and who are second-year level judges. All classes of horses judged with emphasis on competitive judging. Oral reasons presentation stressed. Prerequisite: EQST 1550. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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2.00 Credits
Continued instruction in the development of skills needed to become knowledgeable with the specific rules and regulations of breed associations in regards to performance classes. Lecture, as well as visual appraisal, judging terminology and scoring of classes will be the objective of this course. Prerequisite: EQST 1550. (3 hrs lec)
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2.00 Credits
Management of the horse on the ground. Topics include foal/stallion handling, restraints, behavior of horses, and general management of a horse facility. College does not provide horses. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the theories of riding correct western horsemanship including centered riding, correct aids and balances in the saddle. Students will also practice and apply equine safety rules, grooming techniques and health management. Student is required to have a sound broke horse for this course. Prerequisites: Admittance to the Equine Riding Program. Studnets must attend on weekend clinic or horse show to pass this course. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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3.00 Credits
Continuing emphasis will be placed on the theories of riding correct western horsemanship including centered riding, correct aids and balances in the saddle. Students will continue to practice and apply equine safety rules, grooming techniques and health management. Student will develop strength and feel for riding through a series of mounted and un-mounted exercises. Student is required to have a sound, broke horse for this course. Prerequisites: Admittance to the Equine Riding Program and EQST 1700 Riding I. Students must audit one weekend clinic or horse show to pass this course. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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