Riding Program Courses

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RDPR 161 (.5)
Special Study

RDPR 162 (.5)
Pre-Position
IV3

RDPR 163 (1)
Position
IV3

RDPR 164 (.5)
Advanced Position
IV3

RDPR 165 (1)
Position with Hacking I
IV3

RDPR 167 (0)
Independent Riding with Hacking I
IV3

RDPR 169 (0)
Basic Horse Care

RDPR 171 (1)
Position and Basic Dressage
IV3

RDPR 173 (1)
Introduction to Competitive Trail Riding
IV3

RDPR 175 (1)
Position with Introduction to Jumping
IV3

RDPR 181 (1)
Position and Basic Dressage II
IV3

RDPR 184 (0)
Principles and Methods of Judging Hunters and Selecting Thoroughbreds

RDPR 185 (1)
Jumping Fundamentals I
IV3

RDPR 186 (1)
Jumping Fundamentals II
IV3

RDPR 188 (1)
Riding Problems

RDPR 192 (0)
Form to Function

RDPR 196 (1)
Intro to Riding Courses I
IV3

RDPR 197 (1)
Intro to Riding Courses II
IV3

RDPR 198 (1)
Introduction to Natural Horsemanship
Xenophon stated 2000 years ago that communication is the key to horsemanship. This is an introduction to communicating with horses using the language of the horse. Students will learn psychology, body language, and ground skills that will allow them to influence their horses more effectively while riding. Students will be expected to complete PNH Level One testing. Required block of 40 rides. IV3

RDPR 265 (1)
Introduction Riding to Hounds
IV3

RDPR 281 (1)
Introduction to Showing Hunters I
IV3

RDPR 283 (1)
Introduction to Riding Courses I
IV3

RDPR 284 (1)
Introduction to Riding Courses II
IV3

RDPR 285 (1)
Field Riding and Jumping
IV3

RDPR 286 (1)
Riding Courses I
IV3

RDPR 288 (1)
Dressage Sportif I
IV3

RDPR 290 (1)
Prix Caprilli
Emphasis will be placed on taking the flatwork skills and incorporating them into riding over fences and developing in the horse the same suppleness, balance, relaxation, and obedience when riding over jumps as when riding on the flat. Required 30 ride block. Recommended 40 ride block. Offered alternate years. IV3

RDPR 291 (1)
Introduction to Schooling Horses
IV3

RDPR 293 (1)
Schooling Prob Horses II

RDPR 294 (1)
Introduction to Schooling and Competing with Jumpers
IV3

RDPR 295 (1)
Teaching Techniques for Student Teachers
This course is designed to develop an understanding of the safety issues, horse selection requirements, lesson planning skills and riding theory necessary to become a successful teacher of riding. Topics include: assessing the riding environment, goal setting, active listening, effective communication and developing observation skills. Students will work with a supervising instructor to gain practical teaching experience in addition to the lecture/discussion portion of the class.

RDPR 296 (1)
Intro to Competing Jumpers
IV3

RDPR 361 (1)
Special Study

RDPR 363 (.5)
IHSA Team
IV3

RDPR 365 (1)
Field Riding and Jumping
IV3

RDPR 371 (1)
ANRC Levels Prep and Performance
This course will emphasize the study of the American system of Forward Riding and the development of the techniques to achieve a high quality of performance on the flat and over fences for ANRC Level Two or Three Rider Testing. Students will prepare for and test for an ANRC Riding Level. Required block of 40 rides. Recommended 50 ride block. Offered alternate years. IV3

RDPR 377 (.5)
Internship

RDPR 381 (1)
Showing Hunters I
IV3

RDPR 382 (1)
Showing Hunters II
IV3

RDPR 383 (1)
Riding Courses
IV3

RDPR 385 (1)
Fall Field Riding Team
IV3

RDPR 390 (2)
Farm and Stable Management
An analysis of the management components of operating a successful for-profit equine operation. Areas to be studied: employee/independent contractors laws and taxation, risk management, equine health care and budgeting of a specific facility. Professionals in the equine industry will be brought in to discuss specific aspects of farm and stable management.

RDPR 391 (1)
Schooling Young and Problem Horses I
IV3

RDPR 392 (3)
Theory and Practice of Schooling Horses
A survey of the development of major riding and schooling theories in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present and an actual schooling experience. Three hours lecture and discussion, three hours mounted instruction and at least four hours independent mounted work with a schooling project, weekly. Offered alternate years.

RDPR 394 (1)
Schooling and Competing with Jumpers I
IV3

RDPR 395 (1)
Schooling and Competing with Jumpers II
Emphasis will be placed on developing the horse and rider as athletes who can respond to the technical demands of today's jumper courses. Riders will learn the rules of the jumper division and more advanced elements of course design. One competitive experience is required. Riders desiring to compete in the jumper division off-campus must have their own horse. Required block of 40 rides. IV3

RDPR 396 (3)
Contemporary Riding and Teaching
The study and practice of riding and teaching within a modern system of riding. Mounted instruction, lectures, and practice teaching.

RDPR 398 (1)
Show Team
IV3

RDPR 461 (1)
Independent Study