Grades will be calculated as a percentage of 400 total possible points. Any change in the dates of exams will be announced at least one week prior to administration. If midterm exam is missed, it must be made up by Monday of the week following administration in class. If a student acquires more than 3 unexcused absences , the student's privilege to work with an assigned horse will be terminated, and grade points assigned to the riding portion will receive a zero grade. Missed labs and lectures.
Students are responsible for obtaining information and assignments missed during absence.
If absence is prolonged, a written excuse from a family physician is required. Students are still responsible for class assignments during prearranged absences. I Student will evaluate other individuals on their horsemanship skills. Students should be critical of all parts of basic position and rider's control. Critique should be detailed, descriptive and should include both good qualities and poor techniques used by the rider.