SRJC Course Outlines

11/12/2024 10:59:07 AMEQSCI 102C Course Outline as of Fall 2015

Inactive Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  EQSCI 102CTitle:  ADV HORSEMANSHIP/RIDING  
Full Title:  Advanced Horsemanship and Riding
Last Reviewed:11/17/2014

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum1.50Lecture Scheduled1.5017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled26.25
Minimum1.50Lab Scheduled.5012 min.Lab Scheduled8.75
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total2.00 Contact Total35.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50Total 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:  AG 180C

Catalog Description:
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Development of advanced horse equitation skills using a snaffle bit. Includes how to move various parts of the horse in order to perform a variety of equine performance exercises. This class builds from the beginning and intermediate horsemanship curriculum.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of EQSCI 102B


Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 100 or ESL 100

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description: Untitled document
Development of advanced horse equitation skills using a snaffle bit. Includes how to move various parts of the horse in order to perform a variety of equine performance exercises. This class builds from the beginning and intermediate horsemanship curriculum.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of EQSCI 102B
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

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

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate how the snaffle bit functions
2.  Analyze proper application of various bits.
3.  Identify and practice skills needed in fundamental riding maneuvers.
4.  Demonstrate proper control of horse movement.
5.  Develop correct body position with the horse to work on refining and controlling movements.
6. Develop skill in recognizing timing and correction to complete each maneuver.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Bit function and applicability.
2.  Adjustability of gaits.
3.  Footfalls of each gait.
4.  Identify and pick up proper leads.
5.  Exacting circle and straight line riding.
6.  Correct pattern and schooling figures  work with smooth transitions.

Assignments:
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1.  Reading assignments will be taken from periodical text and instructor prepared materials.  Average 15 pages a week.
2.  Worksheets, class notes, and study guides will be the writing assignments.
3.  Riding skills practical exams
4.  Field work, riding skills practice and demonstration
5.  Written final 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
0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
5 - 10%
Class notes, worksheets, study guides
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
60 - 75%
Riding skills practice, demonstration and practical exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Written final
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
Horsemanship Handbook 8th Edition, Susan J. Stuska Hobar Publications 2004 (Classic)
The Complete Guide to Western Horsemanship, by JP Forget, Howell Book House, 1994 (Classic)
Western Horsemanship by Richard Shrade, Western Horseman, Inc. 2012

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