PE110G — Equitation
This course teaches the art and science of riding a horse. Equitation is different from all the other P.E. courses in that a student is working with a live animal with feelings and you need to learn teamwork, be partners, and learn to dance together. Students will learn how to approach, catch, halter, lead, and tie up horses using horse behavior and psychology to handle and control the horse at all times. Students will learn and use horse communication skills at all times. Students will learn how to prepare the horse for riding by proper grooming and feet cleaning procedures before putting the blanket, saddle, and bridle on. Students will learn how to mount properly as though without a cinch, guide the horse at the walk jog, canter in correct leads by using the correct aids, and ride by "feel." By using their mind and body, students will learn how to do lateral work, transition from one gait to another, stop, and back up under objectives. Safety, control, respect, relaxation, balance, and calmness, is stressed and practiced at all times. This course may be repeated for a total of four credits.