The introduction of Hunt Seat Riding techniques to establish the foundation for the student to continue with more intensive training in advanced courses. The students will gain a broad working knowledge of the psychology of horses and different theories on the breaking and training of horses Theory and intensive work on the riders form and function; introduction and advancement of lateral and longitudinal bending techniques; introduction to training horses over cavaletti, lines, and courses. Management of the training horse’s health care and maintenance techniques and barn management and equipment knowledge and care will be introduced.
Prerequisites: ESCI 150, ESCI 151, ERID 111 with a B grade or better or ERID 112 with a B grade or better and permission of instructor.
4 credits (1 lecture hour and 12 laboratory hours), fall semester