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Aug 02, 2025
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PED 1015 - HORSEMANSHIP
credits: 1.0
Foxmoor Farms, 573 Bowman Hill Road, Horseheads, NY. The primary purpose of Horsemanship I is to provide students with skills and knowledge in; handling of horses, caring for horses, and nutritional needs of horses, riding of horses in the safest possible way. Students will also learn Horse Anatomy, kinds of tack and tack parts. Additional Prerequisites: The Horsemanship course is open to all students. Instruction will be based on student’s knowledge and previous riding experience. However, for your safety and the well-being of our horses the weight limit for students enrolled in this course will be held at 200 lbs. STUDENTS MUST WEAR LONG PANTS OR SLACKS AND SHOES OR BOOTS WITH HEELS. HELMETS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL STUDENTS AND WILL BE PROVIDED. Objectives: A) Beginning riding; B) Different styles of riding; C) Handling of horses; D) Care and feeding of horses; E) What to look for in a healthy horse; F) Grooming of horses; G) Horse anatomy; H) Knowledge of tack and tacking the horse. Method of Evaluation: Attendance (students must attend all classes) and participation (95%) and exam (5%). Meets *PEW Distribution Requirement. Course Fee: $300.00.
Prerequisite(s): WILL NEED TO PROVIDE OWN TRANSPORTATION.
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