|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Course Criteria
Add courses to your favorites to save, share, and find your best transfer school.
-
3.00 Credits
This introductory level course covers the history and use of the horse along with the history of equitation. Students will study various equestrian disciplines and breeds with respect to their history, governing organizations, celebrated individuals, and current popularity. The class will examine the state of the horse industry today and trends to expect in the future. Additionally, the course will provide an overview of horse psychology, conformation and movement, functional anatomy, and genetics. 3 hours Lecture - 3 credits
-
2.00 Credits
Students will take part in Equestrian Center operations, acquiring basic skills in stable management and facility maintenance. An integral part of this course is the development of a solid work ethic and teamwork skills. Students will be formally evaluated in these areas twice per semester. Each student will be assigned a horse for whose care they are responsible outside of regularly scheduled stable crew hours. Inspections will chart the students' conscientiousness and progress in all facets of horse care. Essential horse management skills will be practiced and tested. This course incorporates the British Horse Society curriculum for practical management skills and theory for Stages I and II. 1 hour lecture and 3 hours Laboratory - 2 credits
-
3.00 Credits
The common infectious and non-infectious equine diseases, parasitism, lameness, and first aid are discussed in detail. Emphasis is placed on detection and early treatment of equine ailments. 3 hours Lecture - 3 credits
-
1.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide the future equine professional with the tools necessary to organize equine events, such as horse shows and clinics. Major topics include planning, financing, insurance, and advertising. Required activities outside of regularly scheduled class hours will be assigned. Students will assist in the planning and staging of Equestrian Center activities. 1 hour Lecture - 1 credit
-
3.00 Credits
A continuation of ES 1106, see course description above. Prerequisite: Equine Practicum I. 5 hours Laboratory - 2 credits
-
3.00 Credits
A course for the novice rider, establishing proper position, balance, and use of the aids, both on the flat and over cavaletti and small fences. Emphasis will be placed upon security, non-interference, and an understanding of the horse. Students will learn basic schooling figures.
-
3.00 Credits
For the rider who is secure on the flat, but has had little jumping experience. Flatwork skills will be strengthened, including work without stirrups. Students will gain more confidence at the canter and over a simple jump course.
-
3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic concepts of balanced seat equitation for all disciplines, using the principles of Centered Riding. Emphasis will be placed upon acquiring a balanced, supple position on the flat and over poles with limited work over fences. Centered Riding techniques use body awareness and imagery to decrease tension and increase effectiveness. Instructors for this course are recognized Centered Riding Instructors.
-
3.00 Credits
This class offers an introduction to classical schooling theory for the intermediate rider. At this level emphasis will shift to influencing the horse. Concepts of contact, bending, and improving the horse's balance will be the primary focus, with students becoming acquainted with rhythm, suppleness, impulsion, and riding the horse from leg to hand. By semester's end, students should be able to maintain a consistent frame, thereby improving the horse's way of going.
-
3.00 Credits
Flatwork and Gridwork is an intermediate course which provides the rider the opportunity to gain more strength and control over fences while polishing the flat work introduced in Basic Schooling. Prerequisite: Basic Schooling.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Privacy Statement
|
Terms of Use
|
Institutional Membership Information
|
About AcademyOne
Copyright 2006 - 2025 AcademyOne, Inc.
|
|
|