AT 164 Schooling the Horse II

Provides hands-on horse training experience. The student learns the fundamentals of horse training, including advanced arena and trail work. Equipment, safety and horse psychology also are taught.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: AT 163 Schooling the Horse I with a grade of C or better

Offered

Offered Spring only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Continue all learning outcomes from ANS 222 Young Horse Training, and AT 163 schooling the Horse I. Teach horse to do more complicated lateral movements. such as shoulder and haunches in. Teach a horse to move will collection at the jog, and lope. Use upward and downward transitions as way to sensitize a horse. Achieve vertical flexion at the pole in a correct and forward manner. Utilize advanced trail riding techniques. Desensitize the horse to different riding venues at local facilities and horse shows.