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Programs of Study 187
348-TRAINING THEORIES. Prerequisite: Equine Studies 224 (EQST 360
recommended). This course is designed to explore teaching and training
philosophies of the leading professionals of the industry. This course will cover
works of Bertalan deNemethy, William Steinkraus, Vladimir Littauer, Sally Swift
and others.
Credit, two semester hours. Offered Spring semester.
352-SHOW HUNTER PRACTICUM. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. This is
a mounted class where students will become familiar with training and riding
the show-ring hunter. Techniques to improve the jumping form of the horses will
be emphasized. Methods to use in the schooling ring, as well as solutions for
problem horses, will be explored.
Ninety mounted minutes a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
360-CONFORMATION & SELECTION. This course will familiarize the student with
critiquing the conformation of the horse. Ideal traits as well as defects will be
discussed. The way conformation affects movement and performance suitability
will also be covered.
Two lecture hours and additional practical work as assigned. Credit, two semester
hours. Offered spring and fall semesters.
401-FUNDAMENTALS (ADVANCED). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Riders
at this level should have an understanding of “putting a horse on the bit” and
“seeing distances.” Flat work sessions will include work on collection and flexion.
Jumping advanced equitation courses like those found in USET classes will be
dealt with.
Two mounted hours a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered fall semester.
402-FUNDAMENTALS (ADVANCED). Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Continuation of Fundamentals 401.
Two mounted hours a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered spring semester.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog