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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
Open to students with advanced experience in the western disciplines. Students will learn to teach beginning western pleasure skills. The student will progress from observation, to discussion of methods and teaching safety practices, to actually working with a beginner student in a supervised setting. Prerequisite: EQUS 112 or permission of instructor.
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide practical experience in supervising barn management and equine care. Topics will include: stable management, general knowledge and observation of horse health, condition, dentistry, internal and external parasites, limb and hoof care, shoeing and trimming. Lab skills will include: clipping, banding, braiding, leg wraps, equipment application, fitting, and showmanship.
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2.00 Credits
Students learn what is involved in managing a horse show including planning, prize list, advertising, officials, knowledge of rules of sanctioning organizations, ordering awards. Students must be available to work some weekends at shows held at Equestrian Center. At the end of the semester, students manage their own show at the Center. (This course may be repeated one time for credit.)
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4.00 Credits
Open to students with advanced level riding skills in either English or Western riding. Students will learn how to evaluate and place conformation, halter and performance classes according to the standards set by various organizations and breeds of horses.
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4.00 Credits
Theoretical and practical experience in understanding the history and the evolution of the horse. Meets at Continental Acres Equine Resort in Weirsdale, FL in the first two weeks of Summer School. With access to the Gloria Austin Equine Museum, students have hands-on opportunities while studying the history of the horse and museum operations. (Summer)
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2.00 Credits
Technical aspects and differences between hunter, jumper, equitation and stadium jumping courses will be discussed. Hands on application will be provided by assisting show managers with course design at shows at the Equestrian Center along with assisting instructors with setting jumps for jumping classes.
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2.00 Credits
This course examines digestive physiology; involving carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals and vitamins. Also, a practical approach to proper feedstuffs and use of quality feedstuffs to maintain health and productivity of horses.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
An off-campus project in the field serving as an intern in an area of equestrian studies. When the field experience is completed, a journal and final report is submitted.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Academic inquiry into an area not covered in any established course, and carried on outside the usual instructor/classroom setting. Approved Plan of Study required.
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2.00 Credits
2 hours. This course will help non-native English speakers improve their speaking and listening skills. Students will work on pronunciation, oral presentation, and extracting meaning from conversations and other kinds of extended discourse.
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