EQST 305: Judging, Management and Course Design.

This class will meet in lecture and practical sessions. Lectures cover the organization of horse shows under the guidelines of US Equestrian and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The practical requirements will include the production of college-hosted competitions. Judging of hunters, hunter seat equitation and jumpers will also be incorporated into this class This class will meet in lecture and practical sessions. Lectures cover the judging and scoring of the Hunter, Jumper, Equitation, Dressage and Eventing disciplines. The US Equestrian rules related to governing these disciplines and course design requirements are studied in depth as well as managing shows or events in these disciplines. The practical requirements will include the production of college-hosted competitions, judging practice, course design, arena set-up and arena management.