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Equine Studies 12

Last Updated: 17 March 2008

This course is an advanced course investigating broad range of equestrian topics of study including but not limited to:
  • Feet and shoeing
  • Grooming
  • Equine dentistry
  • Discipline Presentations: (dressage, western (pleasure, trail, penning, reining, recreational riding, jumper, hunter, halter, showmanship, sport horse, hack classes)
  • Conduct and Ethics
  • Equine First Aid
  • Bandaging and Wrapping
  • Equitation
  • Judging
  • Breeding and genetics
This course requires students to attend two scheduled classes each week.
Assessment: Oral presentations, practical demonstrations, compositions, oral and written tests. Advanced students may challenge components of the course which they believe they have mastered (80% required for a successful challenge). Students at this level will be expected to conduct a lesson and assessment on a specific equestrian topic in keeping with the student’s individual skill set.