Reedley College Animal Science Program

AS 24

Equitation

Instructor: Jodie Brown

Email: jodiev88@yahoo.com

Cell: 960.4930

Class Schedule: T 6:00 – 6:50 AGR 2

T 7:00 – 9:50 Pavilion

Course Description: Fundamentals of horsemanship, equestrian theory, riding practice, equipment, terminology, basic care, safety around horses and horse handling. Emphasis on riding skills to develop the horse and rider as a unit.

Holidays: Holidays will be observed as per the State Center Community College District Schedule.
Final Exam Date: Tuesday, December 16 , 6:00pm – 9:50

Topics:

Safety, foot care, nutrition, ground work/manners between horse and handler, proper trailer hauling and maintenance, proper equipment use, trail riding basics, rider and horse skills to develop basic horsemanship.

Behavioral Standards:

All students are expected to act in a mature, responsible manner that respects the rights of all other students, the instructor, and any guest presenters that may participate in the class. All cell phones and other electronic gadgets that may cause distraction are to be turned “off” during lecture and lab sessions.

Other Material Requirements & Suggested Text:

Notebook for course journal/jog.

Horse Safe: A Complete Guide to Equine Safety by Jane Myers

Evaluation: Grades earned in this course will be based on the following:

Lab Assignments	25%

Term Paper	25%

Quizzes	25%

Final Exam	25%

Grade Distribution:

Grade	Percent

A	90-100%

B	80-89%

C	70-79%

D	60-69%

F	less than 60%

Attendance Requirements:

Attendance is required since most of the learning occurs in a lecture/laboratory situation.

Students are responsible for obtaining notes/information missed due to an absence from the instructor.

Please notify the instructor if you know in advance that you will be absent from class.

College policy dictates that an instructor should drop a student with two consecutive weeks of unexcused absences.

At the end of the 9th week of instruction, no withdrawals are permitted and the student must receive a grade.