2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2022-2023 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]

AGE 260 - Ground Skills and Training Techniques in Horsemanship


Description: Ground skills necessary for safety, control and cooperation with horses. Various training philosophies as well as methodologies involved in preparing individuals to train their own horse. Includes hands-on sessions with horses to build ground manners for liberty and riding. Personal horses welcome but not required.

Credits: 3
Lecture: 2
Lab: 2

Course Content:
  1. Ground skills and handling safety 
  2. The language of the horse 
  3. Renowned horsemen past and present 
  4. Training basics 
  5. Common problems and their solutions 

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Handle a horse with control and safety. (1) 
  2. Interpret the language of the horse and related behavior. (2) 
  3. Compare and discuss similarities and differences in training methods of renowned horsemen. (3, 4) 
  4. Explain and implement methods for developing a working foundation with a horse. (1-5)