EQ 312 - Principles and Theory of Competition

Semester Hour(s): 2
Semester(s) Offered: Spring
Pre-Requisite(s): EQ 109, EQ 110, and 1 SH in any riding class
This course will teach students the theory, principles and execution of skills necessary to prepare horses for competition at a national level. Students will learn to groom, clip, braid, outfit and longe horses in a manner suitable to show at the highest levels. Students will learn current rules and regulations of the national governing bodies of equestrian sport, along with studying current modalities of equine therapies and the usage and regulation of common medications given to equine athletes in competition.