This course is designed for the student who intends to teach riding and provides an in-depth study of the pupil, school horse, teaching techniques, business procedures, ethics and responsibilities, preventive medicine and farrier care. Students will observe and assist in the instruction of a riding class. 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.
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. 5 hrs Lecture and laboratory. Included are ration balancing, determining nutritive needs, the use of supplements, problems associated with feeds and feeding, and toxic plants. 3 hrs Lecture and laboratory. Lecture and laboratory.