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Programs of Study 188
403-SHOW JUMPING PRACTICUM V. Prerequisite: Permisson of instructor.
Students in this course should be able to negotiate a 3’6”-4’ course in proper
hunter seat equitation form. This course will give the student an opportunity to
ride weekly over a jumper course and jump-off pattern. Students will be able
to experience show-ring competition in the jumper divisions by participating in
on-campus and away horse shows. Course analysis, techniques of training show
jumpers, course construction and the American Horse Shows Association rules for
show-jumper competitions will be dealt with.
Ninety mounted minutes a week. Credit, one semester hour. May be repeated for
credit. Offered fall semester.
404-SHOW JUMPING PRACTICUM VI. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Continuation of Show Jumping 403. Ninety mounted minutes a week. Credit,
one semester hour.
May be repeated for credit. Offered spring semester.
415-APPLIED SCHOOLING II. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. This course is
designed for the student wanting to gain an intensive concentration in the areas
of the care of the horse, a complete understanding of the rider’s position, classical
flatwork as it relates to the horse, hunter, jumper and equitation performance
requirements, and various techniques to improve each through the conditioning
and development of the horse. This class will meet in regular, self-directed and
additional group sessions. Lecture material will also be presented.
Four mounted hours a week. Credit, two semester hours. May be repeated for
credit. Offered fall and spring semesters.
416-APPLIED SCHOOLING II. Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor. Continuation
of Applied Schooling I.
Four mounted hours a week. Credit, two semester hours. May be repeated for
credit. Offered spring semester.
417-EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. Prerequisites: Junior Status and
Equine Studies 217 and 218. This course will involve both lecture and practical
assignments at the Riding Center. Topics include many aspects of running a horse
facility, including contracts and records, budgeting, insurance, employees, taxes,
advertising, client relationships and the development of a professional attitude.
The introduction of equine management software will be done in this course.
Two lecture hours a week. Credit, two semester hours. Offered fall semester.
Virginia Intermont College 2012–2013 College Catalog