EQST 101 : Fundamentals of Riding (begin/Adv Begin)
Semester Hours
1Prerequisites
permission of instructor.
Patricia Graham-Thiers, Chair
Lisa Moosmueller-Terry
Heather Richardson
Jessica Denniston
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permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
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This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic care of horses. Topics include techniques of grooming, braiding, bandaging, equipment care and maintenance, and basic first aid. Other topics will include evolution of the horse, different breeds and horse activities available to the rider today. Student will be assigned one horse and related equipment to care for and maintain throughout the semester. Three lecture hours and three practical lab hours. 4 credit hours
This course is designed to provide students with a background which will enable them to evaluate a horse, rider and design a program to provide optimum results. The course will address three main areas: (1) understanding the mechanism of the horse and its functions, (2) defining and understanding the rider's position and its use, and (3) applying these concepts in actual labs. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Written Communication in the disciplines.
360 recommended.
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permission of instructor.
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permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
322 and/or permission of instructor.
junior or senior status or permission of instructor.
This course will focus on training the young, inexperienced horse that has never been ridden. Topics covered will include how the horse learns, longeing and long lining, bitting, starting a young horse under saddle and over fences, correct use of training equipment. Introducing the inexperienced horse to new situations, and techniques of choosing young training prospects. Classes will involve lecture as well as practical demonstrations. This course satisfies the proficiency requirement for Critical Thinking is the disciplines.
permission of instructor.
junior or senior status.
324 and junior or senior status or permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies I is a lecture based course that introduces students to the practice of utilizing equines in a therapeutic setting. The course will provide a comprehensive examination of the physical, cognitive and emotional benefits of equine assisted therapy for a variety of populations. Along with studying the history and benefits of equine assisted therapies students will also understand the selection and training of therapy horses, how to provide a safe and appropriate setting for sessions, best practices for case notes and client interactions, and how to properly utilize the EAGALA model of practice.
The EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model of practice will be utilized, centering on ground-based activities with the horses, and therefore there will be no emphasis on mounted sessions with clients/patients.
Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies II is a lecture and lab-based course that builds upon the principles discussed in Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies I. This course provides students the opportunity to practice the EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and learning Association) model through hands-on labs throughout the semester. This course may also include opportunities to travel to other therapeutic equine centers within the local community.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
junior or senior status.
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permission of instructor.
permission of instructor.
junior or senior status.