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3.00 Credits
Management of the stallion and the mare in breeding. Topics include types of breeding practices, behavior and psychology of handling stallions, the mare in the breeding role, hormone cycles, artificial aids such as light and drug therapy, actual foaling of a mare, growth of the foal in the uterus, recognition of foaling problems, and care of the newborn foal and mare. Prerequisite: ANSC 2430. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)
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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 housing horses in the Equine Center. Emphasizes budgets, marketing, records, available computer programs, total management of facilities, and stable record for horse. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 1540 and EQST 1545 with a "C-" or better. (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 design and budget of stable facility, justified designs and budgets, and stable record for horse. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 1540, EQST 1545, and EQST 2540 with a "C-" or better. (2 hrs lab)
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2.00 Credits
For the student desiring further knowledge in colt breaking including theory and techniques used in training a young horse, lunging, ground driving, problems that occur in riding a horse the first time, and the training sequence for achieving a "green broke" horse. Class limited to 6 students. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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2.00 Credits
Preparation of green broke horse for advancement to a level appropriate for showing at futurities or preparation for marketing of young broke horses. Class limited to 6 students. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2550 with a "C-" or better and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the beginning and intermediate theories of correct western horsemanship including centered riding and correct aids and balance in the western saddle. Students will practice beginning and intermediate training exercises for the horse, emphasizing equine safety and health. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Equine Riding and Training Program. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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3.00 Credits
This class is a continuation of EQST 2680 and builds on developing proficiency in the intermediate training exercises for a variety of western venues with emphasis upon strengthening exercises for the horse and rider. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2680. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the beginning and intermediate theories of correct Hunt Seat Equitation including centered riding and correct aids and balance in the Hunt Seat Saddle. Students will practice beginning and intermediate training exercises for the horse, emphasizing equine safety and health. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Equine Riding and Training Program. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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3.00 Credits
This class is a continuation of EQST 2690 and builds on developing proficiency in the intermediate training exercises for hunt seat equitation and hunter under saddle with emphasis on strengthening exercises for the horse and rider. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2690. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab)
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3.00 Credits
A methods course to prepare the prospective riding teacher. Includes knowledge of seat and its application to dressage, jumping, western riding, class control, and lunge line work; kinesiology of riding; and psychological problems. Students must attend a minimum of three weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays, specific dates noted on course syllabus) clinics or horse shows to pass this course. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs arr lab)
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