• EQST 1650: EQUINE EVALUATION II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A continuation of EQST 1550. Students examine breed and association standards for the judging of equine classes. Students also develop vocabulary and utilize proper terminology for the discussion of these equine classes. Equine classes examined in this course include Western Pleasure, Hunter Under Saddle, Reining, Western Riding, Hunter Hack, and Pleasure Driving. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1550 and consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1685: EQUINE BEHAVIOR AND HORSEMANSHIP

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students evaluate a horse's body language, identify how a horse learns, common stereotypic behaviors and key factors for the foundation of training. Students acquire knowledge and valuable skills in horsemanship needed to improve balance, the proper use of aids such as hands, weight, legs and voice, and appropriate cues at all three gaits. Basic training techniques will also be applied throughout the course. Prerequisite: Instructor consent with proctored riding evaluation. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1710: BASIC FUNDAMENTALS IN CUTTING HORSES

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students acquire and demonstrate the basics of positioning the horse in cutting competition and improve livestock handling skills, horse placement techniques, and horse training techniques. Students will be charged a livestock fee. Prerequisites: Students must have basic riding skills and supply their own horses. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1720: BASIC ROPING

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This basic course is designed to help students acquire proper calf roping, heading, and heeling techniques. Students learn to use the appropriate type of rope and the proper basic rope swing for each event. Students demonstrate mental and physical preparation and proper equipment use. At the end of the course, students demonstrate technique improvement. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1725: RODEO ROUGH STOCK I

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is designed as an initial preparatory course in the rodeo rough stock events. Students acquire basic knowledge in the individual events so they may ride competitively at NIRA-sponsored events. They demonstrate safety procedures, mechanical consistency, event rules, and mental and physical preparation. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Enrollment by consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1730: RODEO ROUGH STOCK II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is the second in the series of rodeo rough stock classes. Students elevate basic knowledge in the individual events so they can ride competitively at NIRA-sponsored events. They demonstrate mechanical consistency, substantial improvement in their mental and physical preparation, safety procedures, and event rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Enrollment by consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1740: RODEO TIMED EVENTS I

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is designed as an initial preparatory course in the rodeo timed events. Students acquire basic knowledge in the individual events so they can compete effectively at NIRA-sponsored events. They demonstrate mechanical consistency, substantial improvement in their mental and physical preparation, safety procedures, and events rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Enrollment by consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1750: RODEO TIMED EVENTS II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is designed as an initial preparatory course in the rodeo timed events. Students acquire basic knowledge in the individual events so they can compete effectively at NIRA-sponsored events. They demonstrate mechanical consistency, substantial improvement in their mental and physical preparation, safety procedures, and event rules. A livestock fee will be charged to each student. Enrollment by consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1760: ALTERNATIVE RODEO TIMED EVENTS I

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is the first in a series of courses dealing with barrel racing and/or goat tying. Students acquire skills in these events, enhance their competitive abilities, and demonstrate safety procedures, horsemanship techniques, practice methods, and mental and physical preparation. A livestock fee will be charged. Enrollment by consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 1765: ALTERNATIVE RODEO TIMED EVENTS II

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is the second in a series of rodeo courses designed to increase knowledge of and skills in barrel racing and/or goat tying. Students enhance their basic skills and knowledge of NIRA rules and safety procedures in these events while improving their competitive abilities through supervised practical application. A livestock fee will be charged. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1760 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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