Students will observe and assist in the instruction of an equitation class. Riding test may be required. Students continue to observe the instructor in a scheduled equitation class. Students will take full responsibility and prepare lessons for supervised instruction of a small group of students for 8 weeks. I except that students will teach riders who are at a more advanced level.
Emphasis is on the internal anatomy of the foot, as well as proper tools and shoe types.
Lecture, demonstration, and laboratory experience related to the correction of conformation and motion through corrective trimming. The student obtains both theoretical and practical experience for a comprehensive study of lameness and methods of correcting pathological conditions that arise from poor conformation. Students also study the techniques of specialty shoeing for a variety of conditions. Included are ration balancing, determining nutritive needs, the use of supplements, problems associated with feeds and feeding, and toxic plants. Lecture and laboratory.