She has been riding for about 14 years and wanted to continue to do so at college. Woodruff goes to lectures for the class and then has one-hour riding lessons. She and her horse, Minuet, maneuver around a ring that measures 60 by 40 meters. There are two horse trials a year, according to Briggs. The students who are in the horsemanship course organize the competition, and in the process develop planning skills for these types of events.
Horsemanship is a popular class for students to take and has been around for many years.
Briggs has taught the class for the last thirty years. In order to take this class, there is a hierarchy of priority, according to Briggs. Students with a major in animal science or equine sciences have first dibs on the class. Presently, there are a few spaces open in the intermediate classes, and students wishing to participate should contact either Briggs or Amy Dickens at 862-1174.