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3.00 Credits
Fundamental knowledge and skill development in horse anatomy and function, conformation, and riding. Western tack is emphasized with an introduction to English tack and riding. Cues, aids, gaits and maneuvers are thoroughly explained, demonstrated and practiced. Individual help is given in areas needed. The student needs to supply a horse and tack for this class.(2 lect.,2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of EQST 1590 with emphasis on correct horsemanship practices, stabling, training, health care and parasite control. Provides fundamental knowledge and skill development in horse anatomy and function, conformation, and riding. Western tack is emphasized with an introduction to English tack and riding. Cues, aids, gaits, and maneuvers are thoroughly explained, demonsrated and practiced. Individual help is given in needed areas. The student must supply a horse and tack for this class. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1590. (2 lect, 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
The student will study how fundamental concepts and basic horsemanship skills apply to training a barrel horse. Topics covered include conformation and bloodlines, types of equipment and its use, and training methods. Physical and mental conditioning of both horse and rider will also be stressed. The student will be introduced to the National Barrel Horse Association and the concept of 4-D barrel racing. The course will include a 4-D competition in barrel racing and pole bending. The student must supply a horse and tack for this course. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the future equine professional with the necessary tools to organize any show, event, or clinic related to the equine industry. Major topics include: planning, fund-raising, financing, insurance and advertising. These principles are utilized to plan and operate a horse show and clinic sponsored by Central Wyoming College Equine Program. This course may be repeated for a maximum of eight credits applicable toward graduation. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1050. (1 lect., 2 lab; 1 lect., 4 lab; 1 lect., 6 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to educate students in safe and effective equine facilities management. Students boarding a horse in a CWC facility must sign up for a Facility Management class. (2 lect, 4 lab).
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of Teaching Riding is a methods course to prepare the prospective riding instructor to teach individual and group riding. It includes methods of teaching safety around a horse, basic knowledge of a horse, seat and saddle. It includes application to dressage, jumping, western riding, longe line work, kinesiology of riding and psychological problems. The student needs to supply a horse and tack for this course. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on the study of conformation and breed characteristics desirable in the roping horse. Included in the course is the examination of various types of equipment and correct fittings for both the horse and rider. Methods of starting the horse on cattle are covered. The student must supply a horse and tack for this course. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
The fundamental knowledge and skills required to ride the horse as an English mount will be presented to the student. The student will learn how to progressively develop the correct position, balance and independent use of the aids when riding with English tack, and will be introduced to the disciplines associated with English riding including hunt seat, saddle seat, dressage, jumping, and endurance. Other topics covered include conformation considerations and selection of the English mount, equipment, rules and regulations for different disciplines, systematic training techniques and arena exercises. The student must supply a horse for this class. (2 lect., 2 lab)
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of EQST 1690 with emphasis on correct horsemanship skills and safety. A continuation of basic English equitation with emphasis on refinement of basic dressage and jumping skills. The student must supply a horse for this class. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST-1690. (2 lect. 2 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course is desinged as an intitial preparatory course in rodeo and rough stock events. Students will acquire basic knowledge in the individual events so they can compete effectively at NIRA-sponsored events. They will demonstrate safety procedures, mechanical consistency, event rules, and mental and physical preparation. Prerequisite: Instructor's permission required and current NIRA card or permit insurance. (1 lect., 2 lab)
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