Equine Studies 12
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.