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Equine Science Course Elective Descriptions
16 lecture hours ............................................................. 2 credit hour
This course will address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and behaviors pertinent to the equine industry and relevant to the professional development of the student.
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16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours ....................... 3 credit hours
This course will address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and behaviors pertinent to the equine industry and relevant to the professional development of the student. |
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16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours .......................... 2 credit hours
Advanced equitation skills with topics to include but not limited to; suppling exercises for the horse and rider, ground pole exercises to gain strength, stability, stride length and rhythm. Introductory principles of Dressage and Jumping will be discussed.
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16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours ....................... 2 credit hours
Students will develop basic skills needed to become an effective riding instructor. Through classroom and arena exercises students will gain skills in organization, development of lesson plans, and a variety of teaching techniques. Students will be working with first year students. |
Prerequisite AGEQ1401
32 lecture hours + 112 Laboratory hours ......................... 4 credit hours
Students will develop skill development necessary to fit and groom
livestock in preparation for competition or as a tool in marketing.
Includes proper aspects of feeding, working and grooming with
hands-on activities assigned. This class meets five days a week, in
addition to weekends. Lecture portion of class will emphasize marketing skills
and knowledge of bloodlines and the market at that time.
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16 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours ....................... 2 credit hours
Basic fundamentals of working and riding a horse for reining will be discussed. Topics include history, development, rules, judging, and the mechanics of working and training a horse for reining. Class will be supplemented with guest speakers from the industry.
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