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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
The student will develop an in depth understanding of the requirements for properly conditioning, preparing and presenting the show ring hunter. Students will be responsible for the horse they are showing in all areas of its preparation for the show ring. A fee is required for this course. Prerequisites: PE 262, Hackers Rank, sophomore or above standing and permission of the riding instructor or director. This course is only open to student boarders on a show team.
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1.00 Credits
This is an upper level course for the accomplished rider who wishes to have the opportunity to use their skills in developing a program of mental and physical education for the horse. The course will serve as an intensive introduction to a system of schooling or reschooling the sport horse. A fee is required for this course. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing, Hackers Rank, and permission of instructor or director.
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1.00 Credits
The student will develop an in depth understanding of the requirements for properly conditioning, preparing and presenting the show ring jumper. Students will be responsible for the horse they are showing in all areas of its preparation for the show ring. A fee is required for this course. Prerequisites: PE 262, Hackers Rank sophomore or above standing and permission of the riding instructor. This course is only open to student boarders on a show team.
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2.00 Credits
This course studies the philosophy and theory behind Natural Horsemanship. The student will study the methods and techniques used primarily in Natural Horsemanship. Parelli will be the primary focus of the class although other practitioners will be studied. The class combines theory with practical application. PE 261 or Permission of the instructor. A fee is required for this course. Students are expected to purchase their own equipment.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to give the student insights into the various career paths within the horse industry and their experience and educational requirements. Principles of management, record keeping systems, liability and contracts, and developing a business plan will be considered in class discussions. Each individual will write a prospectus for a business they hope to enter in the future and develop a detailed individual business plan. Prerequisites: EQ 244 or 245 and BE 209 junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide the students with an in-depth study of riding theory and how it relates to successful performance. It will provide them the opportunity to develop their riding skills and to experience the practical applications of the acquired knowledge and skills from the perspective of the teacher, the trainer, the serious competitor, and the recreational rider. Students will be evaluated by outside examiners on the ANRC Rated Rider Exam of the appropriate skill level. A fee is required for this course. Prerequisites: PE 264, EQ 248.
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3.00 Credits
The purpose of this class is to enable the student to develop a strong theoretical grasp of the principles of horse construction and action. This knowledge will enable the student to evaluate the horse in terms of how his structure predisposes him to success in various athletic pursuits. The student will study the particular rules, practices, and current criteria in judging the horse on the line and in performance. The theoretical knowledge will be put to practical tests at horse shows. Students will assess the responsibilities of judging and the qualities one must have to be a competent judge. Prerequisites: EQ 241 or junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
The principle learning outcome in this course is for the student to acquire a thorough working knowledge of the horse's functional anatomy & physiology. Special emphasis will be given to the musculoskeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory & nervous systems of the horse, as well as a brief review of equine evolution. The student will be able to relate the study of equine anatomy & physiology to horse husbandry theories & practice. In addition, the student will develop problem-solving skills in regards to presentations of common equine diseases & the therapeutic options available for treatment. Prerequisite: EQ 244, EQ 244L
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3.00 Credits
This course will acquaint the student with a detailed overview of current equine internal medicine disorders, with practical aspects of diagnosis & therapeutic management. Understanding basic equine pathophysiologic mechanics is essential in the management of complex disease processes & will be reviewed for a better comprehension of the equine medical disease process. The class will be structured to address specific diseases along system- based lines to include respiratory, gastro-intestinal, urinary, hepatic, cardiac, ophthalmology, & neurological disorders. Prerequisite: EQ 241 or permission of the instructor, Junior or Senior standing
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3.00 Credits
The principle goal in this course is for the student to acquire a working knowledge of commonly employed pharmaceuticals that are used in the medical treatment of horses. Classifications of drugs, misuse of over-the-counter medications, mechanism of actions, as well as side effects, will be studied. General principles such as drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, therapeutic index and interactions will also be discussed. Prerequisite: EQ 241 or permission of the instructor, Junior or Senior standing
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