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Nov 03, 2025
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2021-2022 Yavapai College Catalog [PREVIOUS CATALOG YEAR]
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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:
- Ground skills and handling safety
- The language of the horse
- Renowned horsemen past and present
- Training basics
- Common problems and their solutions
Learning Outcomes:
- Handle a horse with control and safety. (1)
- Interpret the language of the horse and related behavior. (2)
- Compare and discuss similarities and differences in training methods of renowned horsemen. (3, 4)
- Explain and implement methods for developing a working foundation with a horse. (1-5)
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