For students with little or no riding experience. A combination of mounted and classroom work will introduce the rider to safe and responsible riding practices. Students will gain an understanding for the natural function of the horse under saddle and the influence of rider position and aids on horse and rider safety and comfort.
Students ride school horses.
Riding emphasis will involve work on basic position and aids. Classroom work will cover safety procedures, before and after riding care, and care and use of tack. Consent of instructor. Provides students with limited previous livestock experience an opportunity to participate in the routine care and management procedures at one of the University's livestock centers. This course explores the conformation and functional anatomy of the athletic horse, particularly as it relates to locomotion.