• EQST 2560: ADVANCED TRAINING TECHNIQUES

  4.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  In this course, students start a young horse under saddle. Under the direction of the instructor students demonstrate round pen reasoning, correct longeing, sacking out, saddling, introducing a bit, and driving. The horse that is started under saddle will be trained for 30-45 days. A two to four year old horse is provided to each student to gently train and care for according to established training objectives within the equine training program. Evaluation of a horse's conformation and performance including terms used in horse judging, will also be covered throughout the duration of this class. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1685. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2570: RANCH HORSE VERSATILITY

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students acquire knowledge about and develop skills in the training and riding of ranch horse versatility. Topics include reining,working cow, trail, and pleasure focusing on lead changes, turn-arounds, roll backs and running patterns. Course will follow rules of AQHA. Students must provide their own horse for course. Prerequisite: Instructor Consent. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2650: PACKING AND OUTFITTING

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  A study of the principles of outfitting and packing the horse including hitches, knots, horse care, planning pack trips, and setting up camp. Students must provide their own horse for this course. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2660: EQUINE SALES AND SERVICE

  3.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students gain experience in organizing and managing an equine auction, including how to hire personnel, prepare the sales catalog, organize and set up the sales facility, prepare advertising, and manage the sales barn. At the conclusion of the spring semester, students sell horses in a sale they produce. Prerequisites: Completion of EQST 2560. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2700: EQUINE SEMINAR

  1.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  Students apply knowledge of contemporary topics related to the equine industry, including current market trends, controversial issues, recent research, marketing strategies, and training methods and equipment. They also gain skills in resume writing, job searching, and the application process. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2730: ALTERNATIVE RODEO TIMED EVENTS III

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is the third in a series of rodeo courses designed to further increase knowledge of and skills in barrel racing and/or goat tying to enhance competition levels at NIRA-sponsored events. Students demonstrate mechanical consistency, coordinate mental and physical consistency and preparation, and practice precise event rules and improved livestock handling. A livestock fee will be charged. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 1765 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2735: ALTERNATIVE RODEO TIMED EVENTS IV

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This is the fourth in a series of rodeo courses designed to demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in barrel racing and/or goat tying to enhance competition levels at NIRA-sponsored events. Students demonstrate advanced livestock handling, refinement of rodeo event skills, advanced training techniques and application of NIRA rules. A livestock fee will be charged. Prerequisite: Completion of EQST 2730 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2740: RODEO ROUGH STOCK III

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is the third in the series of rodeo rough stock classes. Students further enhance skills and knowledge in the individual events so competition levels are increased at NIRA-sponsored events. They are demonstrating mechanical consistency, coordinating mental and physical preparation, demonstrating appropriate safety procedures, and administering concise 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 2750: RODEO ROUGH STOCK IV

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is the fourth in the series of rodeo rough stock classes. Students further enhance skills and knowledge in the individual events so competition levels are increased at NIRA-sponsored events. They are performing mechanical consistency, executing mental and physical preparation, demonstrating appropriate safety procedures, and administering concise 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 2760: RODEO TIMED EVENTS III

  2.00 Credits

  Laramie County Community College

  
  This course is the third in the series of rodeo timed event classes. Students further enhance skills and knowledge in the individual events so competition levels are increased at NIRA-sponsored events. They are demonstrating mechanical consistency, coordinating mental and physical preparation, administering precise event rules, and improving livestock handling ability and advanced horse placement utilization. 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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