EQR 111 - Riding Fundamentals 1

Semester Hour(s): 1
Pre-Requisite(s): Permission
Students enrolling in this course should have a basic command of walking and trotting a horse in a balanced seat saddle (forward seat or dressage). Students can safely work in a group, steering and stopping the horse on command. Students will learn more advanced techniques of balance and control at the walk and trot, including posting the trot and two point position. Students will be introduced to cantering and work on position at control at the canter. At the conclusion of the course student will be able to walk, trot and canter safely in a balanced seat saddle. Course may be repeated for six hours maximum credit.