12/4/2024 11:53:20 AM	EQSCI 102 Course Outline as of Fall 2018	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  EQSCI 102	Title:  BEG HORSEMANSHIP/RIDING
Full Title:  Beginning Horsemanship and Riding
Last Reviewed:9/11/2017

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	.50		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	8.75
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	2.00			Contact Total	35.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 87.50

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:  EQSCI 102A

Catalog Description:

Introduction to grooming, saddling, bridling and riding skills. Acquire basic knowledge of equipment and safety procedures. Use of riding aids and transitions.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:
Course Completion of EQSCI 101

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduction to grooming, saddling, bridling and riding skills. Acquire basic knowledge of equipment and safety procedures.  Use of riding aids and transitions.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:Course Completion of EQSCI 101
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate proper form and position at various gaits of the horse.

2.  Demonstrate increasing horse riding competencies of security/trust, control, safety, and

    balance.

3.  Demonstrate knowledge of equipment and care of a horse.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify the parts of a horse.

2. Describe basic horse behavior patterns.

3. Demonstrate basic safety techniques and ground work.

4. Describe the biomechanics of horse movement.

5. Identify and properly utilize tack.

6. Describe uses of horse equipment for different riding applications.

7. Safely mount and dismount.

8. Identify gaits.

9. Demonstrate basic riding skills at various gaits using a secure seat.

10. Utilize proper arena etiquette and riding figures.

11. Discuss basic considerations when purchasing a horse.

Topics and Scope

I. Basic horse behavior patterns

II. Basic safety and ground work

    A. Mounting

    B. Dismounting

III. Catching and haltering horse

IV. Saddling, grooming, and bridling

V. Basic quick release knots

VI. Tack

    A. Parts of Western saddle and bridle

    B. Parts of English saddle and bridle

VII. Horse equipment and applications

    A. Selection and proper fit of saddle

    B. Selection of proper fit of bridle

VIII. Biomechanics of horse and rider

    A. Gait and action

    B. Muscles involved in gaits

    C. Common gait defects

    D. Balanced seat

IX. Riding horses at various gaits

    A. Straight lines

    B. Diagonals

X. Halting

XI. What to consider when purchasing a horse

 

Topics covered in lecture will be practiced in lab.

Assignments:

Lecture Related Assignments:

1. Writing assignments: worksheets, class notes, and study guides

2. Quizzes (1-3); final exam

3. Weekly reading (5-10 pages)

 

Lab Related Assignments:

1. Skill demonstrations: safety techniques and ground work, basic riding skills at various gaits

2. Riding Skills Practical Exam

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 10 - 20%
Worksheets, class notes, study guides
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 50 - 70%
Safety techniques, ground work, riding skills and practical exam.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 30%
Quizzes and final exam: Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Industry handouts

Horsemanship Handbook. 8th ed. Struska, Susan. Hobar Publications. 2004 (classic)

Western Horsemanship. Shrake, Richard. Western Horseman. 2002 (classic)

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