The theory and practice of horse physiology and husbandry become the basis for understanding for how to train and ride horses. Participants are also expected to enhance their existing good basic riding skills during the colt training portion of the program.
Training is western horsemanship in focus - show or ranch in application.
An Alberta High School Diploma Students who do not possess these requirements may qualify for admission under Adult Status, and present evidence of relevant experience or related training as the basis for special admission to the program. Applicants must also be able to guide a horse through the walk, jog, lope, in a controlled manner whether in a circle or a simple pattern. As working with horses is the basis of this program, applicants must take responsibility for deciding whether or not they are skilled enough to deal with horses within the program, therefore, a waiver so stating is part of the admission process. Applicants must be free of allergic reaction to animals as this would affect their ability to function in the program. Admission to this program is on a first qualified, first admitted basis, continuing until the program is full.