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Programs of Study 180
Equine Studies (Minor)
REQUIREMENTS
Semester Hours
EqSt Fundamentals 1
EqSt Fundamentals 1
EqSt 217 Stable Management I 3
EqSt 224 Schooling Techniques 2
EqSt 324 Methods of Teaching 2
EqSt 326 Equine Nutrition 3
EqSt 327 Farrier Science 3
EqSt 360 Conformation & Selection 2
EqSt 417 Equine Business Management 2
EqSt 418 Equine Health Management 2
TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 21
Equine Studies Courses
NOTE: Registration requirement: Spaces in Equine Studies classes are limited
to Equine Studies majors or minors during the pre-registration period. Nonmajors
may register for Equine Studies classes (if room permits) during regular
registration at the opening of the semester.
101-FUNDAMENTALS OF RIDING. (BEGINNER/ ADVANCED BEGINNER).
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Beginner: This course is designed for the
student with no riding experience or with no hunt seat experience. The student
will be introduced to the basics of proper position at the walk, trot, and canter;
to hunt seat terminology, and to low fences. Advanced Beginner: Emphasis is on
securing the rider’s position on the flat and over fences, with further exposure
to jumping. To enter this level the student should be able to exhibit good basic
control over a horse ridden in a group.
Two mounted hours a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered fall semester.
102-FUNDAMENTALS OF RIDING (ADVANCED BEGINNER).
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Continuation of Equine Studies 101.
Two mounted hours a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered spring semester.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog