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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
EQSCI 102 | Title:
BEG HORSEMANSHIP/RIDING |
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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 |
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| 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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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:
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Industry handouts
Horsemanship Handbook. 8th ed. Struska, Susan. Hobar Publications. 2004 (classic)
Western Horsemanship. Shrake, Richard. Western Horseman. 2002 (classic)
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