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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 3001 or Permission At the intermediate level, students refine the skills necessary to ride the more technical courses, as well as the 2'9"-3' hunter course. The technical difficulty of the flat work increases. Students further develop the skills to perform the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equitation Tests 1-19.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 4001 or Permission Student continue to focus on the techniques needed to jump more complex equitation courses, as well as hunter courses set from 3'3" to 3'6".
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 3002 or Permission This course reinforces the skills needed to ride effectively at training level and introduces first level work. Students begin to work their horses in a shorter frame. Emphasis is placed on improving lower level lateral work and the introduction of haunches-in, shoulder-in, lengthening, and 10 and 15 meter circles. Students are expected to ride both training and first level tests.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 4003 or Permission This course is designed for students riding at third level or above. Emphasis will be placed on working in an upper level frame and performing the movements required beyond second level. Students may be exposed to the theory and use of a double bridle. Students are expected to ride third level tests and above as appropriate.
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3.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 3005 or Permission Students develop their ability to ride and compete over courses set from 3' to 3'6". Students will continue to reference current USEF Jumper Rules. The elements of riding first round jumper courses and successful strategies for riding jump off courses are emphasized. Appropriate flatwork related to the more difficult courses at this level is stressed. The ability to turn earlier and jump safely from speed may be introduced. (Fences to 3'6")
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4.00 Credits
2 Credit Prerequisite: EST 4005 or Permission Students continue building the skills necessary to ride and compete over the more advanced Training/Modified jumper courses set from 3'6" to 3'9". Students will improve their ability to influence the horses way of going. More complex turns, lines, distances, and combinations are introduced. An increased emphasis is placed on competitive strategy. (Fences 3'6" to 3'9")
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Prerequisites EST3011 or Permission This course is designed to expose students to the organization, management, and production of various equine events. Administration of events will be studied in the classroom. The student will be exposed to tasks such as: producing a prize list, hiring show officials, marketing an event, developing sponsorship, and staffing positions. Practical experience is gained through participation in the management of events held at the Centenary Equestrian Center as well as outside equine events. Emphasis will be placed on operating a successful event for successive years, and highlighting current trends in the horse show industry. Of primary concern will be events such as hunter-jumper shows, dressage shows, and clinics.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisites: EST3011 or Permission This course is a more in-depth study of the key concepts and principles introduced in Equine Business Management. There is an emphasis on identifying and analyzing legal issues impacting the horse industry, and a corresponding objective of developing strategies to limit the liability of the equine business owner. Actual cases that have been in the courts will be studied. Students will also examine a business owner's obligations to customers, employees, government agencies, and horses. The topics studied include: ethics, customer relations, liability, taxes, budgeting, financial planning, health insurance and employee benefits.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Prerequisites Students will explore the elements of course design for hunters, jumpers, and equitation. The technical regulations that govern course design for competition will be reviewed. Site evaluation, assessment of competition level, and planning of discipline-specific courses will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on the striding options for lines, combinations, and related fences, as well as the factors that influence the horse's jumping effort. Students will learn to design and set courses for the appropriate level of a horse and rider, as well as the specific discipline - hunter, jumper, or equitation.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credits Prerequisites: EST2010 and 3000 Level Equestrian Skills Rider This course is designed to give the student the tools necessary for judging performance, soundness and conformation for the Hunters, Hunter Seat Equitation, Jumpers and Dressage disciplines. Students will formulate a model for use in rating the various levels of performance in competitions as well as training and selection. The technical rules and regulations for judging different levels and classes will be discussed. Students are expected to spend a minimum of one day assisting a rated judge at a horse show or dressage competition.
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