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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
EQSCI 125 | Title:
BASICS OF DRESSAGE |
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| Full Title:
The Basics of Dressage for Horse and Rider |
| Last Reviewed:5/2/2011 |
| Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
| Maximum | 1.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 1.50 | 10 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 15.00 |
| Minimum | 1.00 | Lab Scheduled | 1.50 | 1 min. | Lab Scheduled | 15.00 |
| | Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| | Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 30.00 |
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| | Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| | Total Out of Class Hours: 30.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 60.00 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
AG 280.84
Catalog Description:
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Understanding the basic principles of classical dressage training and how it relates to the training of a horse. A beginning level hands-on approach to horse handling and English riding to include some time in the saddle.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Understanding the basic principles of classical dressage training and how it relates to the training of a horse. A beginning level hands-on approach to horse handling and English riding to include some time in the saddle.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The student will:
1. Identify the basic principles of dressage and how it relates to
training of horses for other disciplines.
2. Discuss the different levels of dressage and how it corresponds with a
horse's level of training.
3. Demonstrate the purpose of lunging and ground diving and the benefits
derived from these techniques.
4. Assess and list correct lunging and ground driving techniques.
5. Demonstrate appropriate fit and adjustment of side reins for lunging
upon completion of instructor demonstration.
6. List the importance of a balanced riding position and how it affects
the horse's movement.
7. Identify parts of an English saddle and bridle.
8. Demonstrate correct tacking and untacking procedures using English
tack and equipment in preparation for a mounted lesson.
9. Recognize possible symptoms of ill fitting tack and equipment.
10. Assess horses' body language and reactions to external stimuli.
11. Demonstrate mounted safety rules while riding in an arena with other
riders.
12. Practice rider calisthenics while mounted.
13. Recognize difference between various horses' movement and stride and
how it affects the riders' bodies.
Topics and Scope
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1. Develop a basic understanding of the principles of dressage and how
the basics can enhance the horse and riders performance in any
discipline.
2. Become aware of horses body language and how to anticipate horse
reaction to external stimuli.
3. Ring etiquette and safety procedures.
4. Identify form and function of a horse through its conformation
5. English riding equipment and different horse types.
6. Physical coordination of rider while mounted.
7. Horse gaits and riders body positioning.
8. Tack up a horse for lunging.
9. Ground driving and lunging techniques.
10. Rules for five levels of dressage.
Assignments:
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Students will read industry handouts.
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
| Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing
0 - 0% |
| None | |
| This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course. |
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| Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving
10 - 30% |
| Measuring skill in basic level dressage | |
| Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations
20 - 55% |
| Class performances, Performance exams | |
| Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams
15 - 50% |
| Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion | |
| Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category
0 - 0% |
| None | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Industry handouts will be used in lieu of a textbook.
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