• EQST 2550: TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE I

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  For the student desiring further knowledge in colt breaking including theory and techniques used in training a young horse, lunging, ground driving, problems that occur in riding a horse the first time, and the training sequence for achieving a "green broke" horse. Class limited to 6 students. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2555: TRAINING THE YOUNG HORSE II

  2.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Preparation of green broke horse for advancement to a level appropriate for showing at futurities or preparation for marketing of young broke horses. Class limited to 6 students. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2550 with a "C-" or better and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 2 hrs lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2680: WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An introduction to the beginning and intermediate theories of correct western horsemanship including centered riding and correct aids and balance in the western saddle. Students will practice beginning and intermediate training exercises for the horse, emphasizing equine safety and health. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Equine Riding and Training Program. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2685: WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This class is a continuation of EQST 2680 and builds on developing proficiency in the intermediate training exercises for a variety of western venues with emphasis upon strengthening exercises for the horse and rider. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2680. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2690: HUNT SEAT EQUITATION

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  An introduction to the beginning and intermediate theories of correct Hunt Seat Equitation including centered riding and correct aids and balance in the Hunt Seat Saddle. Students will practice beginning and intermediate training exercises for the horse, emphasizing equine safety and health. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: Admittance to the Equine Riding and Training Program. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2695: HUNT SEAT EQUITATION II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  This class is a continuation of EQST 2690 and builds on developing proficiency in the intermediate training exercises for hunt seat equitation and hunter under saddle with emphasis on strengthening exercises for the horse and rider. To pass this course, students must attend a minimum of two weekend clinics or horse shows. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2690. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2800: FUNDAMENTALS OF TEACHING RIDING

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  A methods course to prepare the prospective riding teacher. Includes knowledge of seat and its application to dressage, jumping, western riding, class control, and lunge line work; kinesiology of riding; and psychological problems. Students must attend a minimum of three weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays, specific dates noted on course syllabus) clinics or horse shows to pass this course. (2 hrs lec, 2 hrs arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2810: TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN HORSE I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Includes specialized training techniques in developing the flying lead, change, spins, and the sliding stop. Students must attend a minimum of three weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays, specific dates noted on course syllabus) clinics or horse shows to pass this course. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2680 with a "C-" or better. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2820: TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT OF WESTERN HORSE II

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Continuing emphasis will be placed on the beginning and intermediate training techniques needed to develop a flying lead change, spins, and the sliding stop. Emphasis will also be placed on the intermediate training techniques needed for the trail horse (side passing, turn on haunches, turn on forehand, backing, loping, jogging, and walking over poles, working the gate, and bridge). Lecture and lab will cover exercises and theory for correct equitation and frame of the horse and rider in the areas of reining, trail, and pleasure. Students must attend a minimum of three weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays, specific dates noted on course syllabus) clinics or horse shows to pass this course. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2810 with a "C-" or better and successful completion of at least 30 credit hours. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Capstone Course Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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• EQST 2830: TRAINING/DEVELOPMENT OF ENGLISH HORSE I

  3.00 Credits

  Northwest College

  
  Coursework includes schooling the horse in areas of dressage and jumping. Includes riding training level tests and jump courses. Students must attend a minimum of three weekend (Saturdays and/or Sundays, specific dates noted on course syllabus) clinics or horse shows to pass this course. College does not provide horses. Prerequisite: EQST 2690 with a "C-" or better. (1 hr lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr arr lab) Prerequisite:    Currently Not Available Corequisite:    Currently Not Available
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