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EqST 1570
(3 cr.)
Horseshoeing I
A basic course on proper trimming and
shoeing. Topics include leveling and
balancing feet, shaping shoes to horse’s
feet, nailing, and clinching. Students
gain knowledge of the anatomy and
physiology of the lower leg and foot.
Students shoe live horses when competent
enough, with instructor permission.
Students must provide their own tools.
EqST 1600
(2 cr.)
Equine Fitting and
Showing Techniques
Students develop basic skills needed for
training, preparing, and exhibiting horses
in halter, western horsemanship, western
pleasure, western riding, and reining.
Techniques are presented in a lecture/
lab setting, both in the classroom and
animal science lab using demonstration
animals. Students also assist with fitting
horses for and producing an Intercollegiate
Horse Show Association (ISHA)
show.
EqST 1610
(3 cr.)
Showing Halter
and Performance Horses
A course in which students fit, train, and
show horses. Students show horses during
the semester.
EqST 1615
(2 cr.)
Green Horse/Green Rider
An introductory course designed for
student riders and/or horses who are
unprepared for more advanced training
or equitation courses. Students set and
achieve individual goals with the aid of
the instructor. Prerequisite: Students
must provide their own horses, which are
broken to ride and under control.
EqST 1620
(2 cr.)
Introduction to jumping
Students develop basic jumping skills.
Students enrolling for this class should
have prior background in hunt seat equitation.
Students are required to demonstrate
proper jumping and hunt seat
equitation techniques. Suitable helmet
with harness and boots required. Horses
must be serviceably sound.
EqST 1625
(2 cr.)
Green Horse/Green Rider II
A continuation of EQST 1615, a course
in which student riders and/or horses
have mastered basic techniques. Student
riders and horses demonstrate continued
refinement of gaits, communication
responses, and equitation techniques.
Humane equine care is demonstrated
and critiqued. Prerequisites: Students
must provide their own horses. Completion
of EQST 1615 or permission of the
instructor.
EqST 1630
(2 cr.)
Introduction to Dressage
This course is designed to introduce the
student to basic dressage. Topics include
rider’s position, tactful communication
with the horse, and harmonious development
of the physique and ability of the
horse. Students learn the movements
required to perform training-level dressage
tests. Prerequisite: Students must
provide their own horses for this course.
Students must be able to walk, trot, and
canter horses with control.
EqST 1635
(2 cr.)
Intermediate Dressage
This course is designed for students
who have successfully completed EQST
1630 or have sufficient skills/knowledge
in dressage. Students continue their
position in the saddle and work toward
tactful communication with the horse
and harmonious development of the physique
and ability of the horse. Students
must provide their own horse for this
course. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST
1630 or equivalent preparation.
EqST 1650
(2 cr.)
Equine Evaluation II
A continuation of EQST 1550. Students
examine breed and association standards
for the judging of equine classes. Students
also develop vocabulary and utilize
proper terminology for the discussion
of these equine classes. Equine classes
examined in this course include Western
Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining,
Western Riding, Hunter Hack, and Pleasure
Driving. Prerequisite: Completion of
EQST 1550 and consent of instructor.
EqST 1710
(2 cr.)
Basic Fundamentals in Cutting Horses
Students acquire and demonstrate the
basics of positioning the horse in cutting
competition and improve livestock handling
skills, horse placement techniques,
and horse training techniques. Students
will be charged a livestock fee. Prerequisites:
Students must have basic riding
skills and supply their own horses.
EqST 1720
(2 cr.)
Basic Roping
This basic course is designed to help
students acquire proper calf roping,
heading, and heeling techniques. Students
learn to use the appropriate type
of rope and the proper basic rope swing
for each event. Students demonstrate
mental and physical preparation and
proper equipment use. At the end of the
course, students demonstrate technique
improvement.
EqST 1725
(2 cr.)
Rodeo Rough Stock I
This course is designed as an initial preparatory
course in the rodeo rough stock
events. Students acquire basic knowledge
in the individual events so they may ride
competitively at NIRA-sponsored events.
They demonstrate safety procedures,
mechanical consistency, event rules, and
mental and physical preparation. A livestock
fee will be charged to each student.
Enrollment by consent of instructor.
EqST 1730
(2 cr.)
Rodeo Rough Stock II
This course is the second in the series
of rodeo rough stock classes. Students
elevate basic knowledge in the individual
events so they can ride competitively at
NIRA-sponsored events. They demonstrate
mechanical consistency, substantial
improvement in their mental and
physical preparation, safety procedures,
and event rules. A livestock fee will be
charged to each student. Enrollment by
consent of instructor.
EqST 1735
(2 cr.)
Introduction to
Rough Stock/Timed Events
An introductory course in rodeo rough
stock and timed events. Students acquire
basic knowledge about individual rodeo
events. They gain an understanding of
safety procedures, events rules, mental
and physical preparation, horse and livestock
handling procedures, and proper
equipment usage. A livestock fee will be
charged each student. Enrollment is by
consent of instructor.
EqST 1740
(2 cr.)
Rodeo Timed Events I
This course is designed as an initial
preparatory course in the rodeo timed
events. Students acquire basic knowledge
in the individual events so they can
compete effectively at NIRA-sponsored
events. They demonstrate mechanical
consistency, substantial improvement
in their mental and physical preparation,
safety procedures, and events
rules. A livestock fee will be charged to
each student. Enrollment by consent of
instructor.
EqST 1750
(2 cr.)
Rodeo Timed Events II
This course is designed as an initial
preparatory course in the rodeo timed
events. Students acquire basic knowledge
in the individual events so they can
compete effectively at NIRA-sponsored
events. They demonstrate mechanical
consistency, substantial improvement in
their mental and physical preparation,
safety procedures, and event rules. A livestock
fee will be charged to each student.
Enrollment by consent of instructor.
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