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4.00 Credits
4 Credits/Semester This is an essential course which serves as the basis for all Equine Studies concepts. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of stable management, basic feeding, and basic health care. The focus is on the development of practical skills as well as the theoretical knowledge needed to effectively apply these skills. The course consists of a two-hour lecture on campus and a two-hour lab at the Equestrian Center. Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits This course provides the student with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of riding. The student will study modern riding techniques as well as riding theories as they relate to the structure of the horse. Topics include: introduction to riding and learning; basic position; the aids; basic control; longitudinal and lateral balancing of the horse; and position and control over fences. The disciplines that will be discussed in this class include Hunter Seat Equitation, Dressage, Hunters and Jumpers. Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits/Semester This course is a required course, which provides a basis for all Equine Studies courses. Students will be introduced to the basic principles of stable management and health care of the horse. The focus of the course is on the development of practical skills as well as theoretical knowledge. Students are also required to spend two full days per semester working at the Equestrian Center.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 1004 or Permission The basic concepts of riding a hunter/equitation course are introduced. Students begin to develop the correct hunt seat position and work on basic equitation skills, including the two-point and three-point position. Proper leg, seat, and hand position according to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Rulebook is stressed. Students continue to improve control and develop style both on the flat and over low equitation and hunter courses set from 2' to 2'6".
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 1004 or Permission This course is an introduction to the discipline of dressage. Students begin to understand the importance of working paces, transitions, balance in a long and low frame, and bending. An elementary form of the half-halt, basic schooling figures, and United States Dressage Federation rules are introduced. Students are expected to ride walk/trot level tests.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 1004 or Permission Students are introduced to the basic fundamentals and United States Equestrian Federations Jumper Rules utilized in the jumper divisions. Typical fences encountered in the lower level jumper classes are incorporated. Students learn to make stride adjustments within basic lines and begin to ride bending and broken lines. (Fences to 2'3")
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Prerequisite: EST 1011 or Permission This course is designed to introduce students to the concepts and theories related to training the horse. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of the horse's psychological makeup and instinctual behavior in order to encourage safe and effective handling and training. Modern trainers, techniques and training tools will be explored in both theory and in practice. Through an intensive lab component students will begin to develop the practical skills necessary to safely and effectively handle the horse in various training situations. Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Prerequisite: EST 1010 or Permission Through classroom and hands-on experience the students will gain the knowledge and skills required to effectively and efficiently manage and maintain an equine facility. . Topics covered include employee management, record keeping, facilities maintenance, clientele relations, equine emergency management and routine health care. Through the complete integration of all stable management tasks and skills, students will not only develop the ability to monitor, manage, and maintain the horse's health and soundness on a daily basis, but also demonstrate management responsibilities involved in the operation of an equine facility. Students are required to spend two days a semester working at the Equestrian Center as "manager assistants".
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Prerequisites EST1010 This course is a biological systems approach to common disorders in the horse. Special attention is given to the anatomical and physiological etiology for diseases in the horse. Topics of interest include abnormalities occurring with the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, digestive, skin, skeletal, reproductive and nervous systems in the horse. Particular attention is paid on colic, lacerations, choke, fractures, eye injuries, foaling emergencies, emergency preparedness, and the development of first aid readiness. This course will require each student to spend 2 days (16 hours total) in the barn involved in evaluations and procedures related to equine first aid.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 2001 or Permission Students continue to apply the techniques taught in Introduction to Hunt Seat. Here, students will strengthen their positions and work to refine their control and develop "invisible" aids. Fundamental flatwork including basic lateral work and schooling figures is applied. The flying change of lead may be introduced. Students may be introduced to the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Tests 1- 19. Students will negotiate equitation and low hunter courses set from 2'6" to 2'9
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