Equine Riding (ERID)

This course is an introduction to intermediate skills in western equitation. It provides a reinforcement of western equitation for the rider with basic skills, a review of AQHA guidelines, and a continuation of the basics of grooming, tack, bits, and safety as well as proper position and skills while riding. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 1- 2 hour laboratory of riding-western seat), fall semester

This course is an introduction to intermeditate skills in western equitation. It provides a reinforcement of western equitation for the rider with basic skills, a review of AQHA guidelines, and a continuation of the basics of grooming, tack, bits, and safety as well as proper position and skills while riding. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1lecture hour, 1-2 hour laboratory of riding-western seat), fall semester.

A continuation of ERID 102, Intermediate Western Equitation II, emphasizing development and advancement of skills necessary to communicate effectively to the horse to prepare the student for riding intermediate maneuvers. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ESCI 150 with a C or better, and ERID 102 with a grade of B or better or ERID 104 with a C or better, and permission of the instructor 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), spring semester

This course is an introduction to advanced skills in western equitation. It provides a reinforcement of western equitation for the rider with intermediate skills and includes a review of AQHA guidelines, and a continuation of grooming tack, bits, and safety as well as proper position and skills while riding. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1 - 2 hour laboratory of riding- western seat), fall semester

This course is an introduction to advanced skills in western equitation. It provides a reinforcement of western equitation for the rider with intermediate skills and includes a review of AQHA guidelines, and a continuation of grooming tack, bits, and safety as well as proper position and skills while riding. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1-2 hour laboratory of riding-western seat), fall semester

A continuation of ERID 104, Advanced Western Equitation II, emphasizing development and advancement of skills necessary to communicate effectively to the horse to prepare the student for riding advanced maneuvers. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ESCI 150 with a C or better, and ERID 102 with a grade of A or ERID 104 with a B or better, and permission of the instructor 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), spring semester

This course is an introduction to intermediate skills in hunt seat equitation. The student will continue to develop and advance the basic riding skills of the hunt seat involving the horse and rider working as a team. Particular attention is given to the development of a light set of hands and a balanced seat for the rider through a series of maneuvers and exercises. The student will continue to advance their flat work skills to prepare to jump small courses. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1 - 2 hour laboratory of riding- Hunt seat), fall semester

This course is an introduction to intermediate skills in hunt seat equitation. The student will continue to develop and advance the basic riding skills of the hunt seat involving the horse and rider working as a team. Particular attendtion is given to the development of a light set of hands and a balanced seat for the rider through a series of maneuvers and excercises. The student will continue to adcance their flat work skills to prepare to jump small courses. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1-2 hour laboratory of riding - hunt seat), fall semester.

This course is an introduction to advanced skills in hunt seat equitation. It provides a reinforcement of basic intermediate hunt seat equitation for the rider with intermediate skills and includes a review of the student’s ability to walk, trot and canter the horse with light hands and a balanced seat. The student will continue to develop an improved and independent seat, feel for the horse, and will develop and advance the skills necessary to jump a course of fences. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree Program, Requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1 - 2 hour laboratory of riding- Hunt seat), fall semester

This course is an introduction to advanced skills in hunt seat equitation. It provides a reinforcement of basic intermediate hunt seat equitation for the rider with intermediate skills and includes a review of the student's ability to walk, trot and canter the horse with light hands and a balanced seat. The student will continue to develop an improved and independent seat, feel for the horse, and will develop and advance the skills necessary to jump a course of fences. Prerequisite: Admission into the Equine Science and Management Degree program, requires permission of instructor or prior placement into course. 2 credits (1 lecture hours, 1-2 hour labortory of riding - hunt seat), fall semester.

This course, a continuation of ERID 102, emphasizes development and advancement of skills necessary to safely jump a two-foot course of fences. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ESCI 150 with a C or better; and ERID 102 with a B or better or ERID 104 with a C or better; and permission of instructor 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), spring semester

In this course, which is a continuation of ERID 104, development and advancement of skills necessary to safely jump a three-foot course of fences is emphasized. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ESCI 150 with a C or better; and ERID 102 with an A or ERID 104 B or better 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), spring semester

Development and advancement of basic riding skills of western horsemanship involving the horse and rider working as a team with particular attention to the development of a light set of hands and a balanced seat for the rider. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ERID 103 with a B or ERID 105 with a C, ESCI 150 and ESCI 151 with a C grade or better, and permission of instructor 1 credit (2 laboratory hours), fall semester

Development and practice of the horse and rider in the basic schooled riding techniques. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites ESCI 150 and ESCI 151 with a C or better and either ERID 111 with a B or better or ERID 112 with a C or better and by permission of instructor 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 30 contact hours of riding), spring semester

Advanced training of the western horse and rider. This course is designed to develop and refine the student’s skills and techniques in riding western horses. Emphasis on the rider’s ability to develop correct movement at all gaits. Training theories and horse psychology will be explored as it relates to the enhancement of effective riding and getting the desired response from the horse. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ERID 200 with a B grade or better, and by permission of instructor 2 credits (1 lecture hour, 30 contact hours of riding), spring semester

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. This course has an additional fee. 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

The training of young, unbroken horses. Emphasis on the techniques to break and train these horses on the ground, riding or driving. Students are also responsible for the complete care of both the horses and the training facility. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ERID 103 with a B or better or ERID 105 with a B or better and permission of instructor, ESCI 150 and ESCI 151 with a C or better 3 credits (1 lecture hour/week, total of 60 laboratory hours), fall semester

The training of young horses utilizing techniques learned in ERID 250 as well as advanced techniques. Management of young horses, record keeping, health care and stable management are emphasized. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ERID 250 with minimum grade of ‘B’ or better and permission of instructor 4 credits (12 laboratory hours/week for 15 weeks), spring semester

An exploration of Hunt Seat riding techniques to train the young, spoiled or difficult horse on the flat and over fences. Functions and applications of cavaletti and gymnastics; the systematic progression in training from cavaletti and through jumping lines, more difficult obstacles, full courses and cross country work. Procedures for marketing the jumping horse and showing it in competitive situations. Management of the training horse’s health care and maintenance techniques and barn management and equipment knowledge and care will be continued. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ERID 240 with a B or better or ERID 250 with a B or better and permission of instructor 4 credits (12 laboratory hours), spring semester

This is the first of three intense courses in a specific concentration (hunt seat, western, or draft/driving). Advanced principles and practices of breaking, training and management will be emphasized. Students will help manage the horses and facilities in the particular area of concentration. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisites: ERID 255 or 260 or ESCI 170 with a minimum grade of B and ESCI 130 with a B or better and permission of instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour and 9 laboratory hours), fall or spring semester

A study of effective teaching techniques relating to equine riding and driving courses with consideration of the physical and psychological factors involved. Appropriate class preparation, teaching methods and student evaluation will be covered. Opportunities for observation, assisting and teaching experience. Prerequisite: Equine major with at least 60 credit hours 1 credit (1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours), fall semester

This is the second of three intense courses in a specific concentration (Hunt seat, western, draft/driving or breeding) the horse will be brought to its best possible level of management/performance. An analysis of the horses’ physical and mental capabilities will be used to develop them to their fullest. Horses may be prepared for competition and exhibitions. The management of groups of competitive show horses will be taught. In some options, students will participate in the supervision of underclassmen. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ERID 300 with a B or better or ESCI 320 and 340 with a B or better and permission of instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour and 9 laboratory hours), fall or spring semester

This is the third course in a three-course sequence designed to enhance the students’ skills in hunt seat, western, or draft horse training and management. Designed to utilize the skills taught in ERID 300 and 350. This course focuses more on the student’s own managerial abilities. Students may assist in teaching students at the freshman and sophomore levels. This course has an additional fee. Prerequisite: ERID 350 with a B or better and permission of instructor 4 credits (1 lecture hour, 9 laboratory hours), fall or spring semester