Department: FIT Course Number: 161

Course Title: Horseback Riding I

Instructor: Dr. Casebolt Phone: 3230

A. Course Description

This course includes the skills necessary in developing a safe and secure seat with effective use of the aids for the English style if riding. Students learn the fundamentals of handling a horse and tack safely and appropriately on and off the ground.

B. Course Objectives

1. The student will successfully be able to bridle, saddle, and groom a horse.

2. The student will understand safety procedures associated with riding.

3. The student will understand the different speeds of riding a horse.

4. The student will learn how to execute turns and passes on a horse.

5. The student will learn how to ride the horse backwards.

C. Course Outline

1. Introduction and grooming

2. Bridle, saddle, mounting

3. Walking and turning

4. Trotting

5. Backwards

6. Obstacle course

D. Class Policies

Each student is permitted one (2) absence. A student taking more than 1 absence will fail the class.

Each student is responsible for information missed during his or her absence.

Each student is responsible for wearing appropriate attire for physical activity.

E. Text

Handouts will be provided.

F. Course Evaluation

1. Participation: each student is allowed one absence. More than one, excused or not, will result in failure.

2. Skills: Students will be evaluated on their knowledge of riding by execution of riding an obstacle course.

3. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

Note: All students requesting reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 shall provide the instructor with proper documentation in accordance with these federal laws and university policy. Reasonable accommodations will be made accordingly.