EQUINE STUDIES (EQS)

109H. Beginning Riding-Hunt Seat: One hour
For those with little or no experience in hunt seat equitation. Course includes instruction in conformation, handling, grooming, tacking and the development of basic riding skills at the walk and trot emphasizing rider control and safety. Fee Required

109W. Beginning Riding-Western Seat: One hour
For those with little or no experience in western seat equitation. Course includes instruction in conformation, handling, grooming,tacking and the development of basic riding skills at the walk and jog emphasizing rider control and safety. Fee Required.

110H. Beginning Riding-Hunt Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 109H with emphasis on developing more advanced basic riding skills at the walk and the trot. Students will be taught to do simple figures such as circles, figure eights and serpentines. Students will concentrate on accomplishing the posting trot with correct diagonals. Fee Required.

110W. Beginning Riding-Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 109W with emphasis on developing more advanced basic riding skills at the walk and the jog. Students will be taught to do simple figures such as circles, figure eights and serpentines. Fee Required.

201. Introduction to Equine Studies: Three hours
An introduction to equine science and various aspects related to the science of horses and the horse industry.  Fee Required. 

209H. Intermediate Riding-Hunt Seat: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
The student will review schooling procedures learned at the beginning level. Students will review proper seat and styles of riding. Students at this level should be able to execute the posting trot on the correct diagonal. Students will be asked to perform upward and downward transitions. They will be introduced to the canter. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

209W. Intermediate Riding-Western Seat: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
The student will review schooling procedures learned at the beginning level. Students will review proper seat and styles of riding.  Students will be asked to perform upward and downward transitions. They will be introduced to the lope. Students at this level maybe eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

210H. Intermediate Riding-Hunt Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 209H with emphasis on developing more advanced intermediate riding skills. Students will be asked to perform in the correct position at the walk, trot and canter. Once the correct position is obtained, students will be introduced to ground poles and then progress to simple jumps. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

210W. Intermediate Riding-Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 209W with emphasis on the development of more advanced intermediate riding skills. Students will be asked to perform in the correct position at the walk, jog and lope. Students will be asked to execute simple patterns using all three gaits successfully. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

232. Equine Management: Three hours
A general study of the design and management of land and buildings, stable responsibilities, equine taxes and laws, equine marketing and record keeping. Topics also include an introduction to the equine industry, various breeds, conformation, selection, care and management, soundness, health, feeding, farrier observation, restraints, general vaccinations and overall managerial duties.  Fee Required.

242H & 242W: IHSA Team: One hour
Prerequisite: Membership in good standing to Judson's IHSA Team.
A continuation of EQS classes with the focus being on executing quiet hands and a confident seat. Students may choose either the hunt or western discipline but must be enrolled in classes for IHSA competition. Students will work on reining or jumping patterns depending on the discipline. Emphasis will be placed on working with particular horses and preparing both horse and rider for show competition. Fee Required.

301. Introduction to Therapeutic Riding: Three hours
Prerequieite: EQS 432 and three hours of riding classes
Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to theories and methods related to therapeutic riding.  Students will use a number of resources during this course - text, discussion, NARHA's (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) manuals as well as learn to develop and utilize lesson plans suitable for NARHA programs.  Students will be introduced to various mounts and dismounts as well as correct supportive aids and hand holds for assisting riders with disabilities.  Students can gain some of their required mentor hours required to test for NARHA Rider Instructor Level I Certification.  Fee Required.

309H. Advanced Riding-Hunt Seat: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
The student will review schooling procedures learned at the intermediate level. Students will be taught to complete complicated flat patterns in collected and extended gaits. Once simple jumps have been mastered, simple jump courses will be introduced. Finer points required for show ring success will be introduced. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

309W. Advanced Riding-Western Seat: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
The student will review schooling procedures learned at the intermediate level. Students will be taught to complete reining patterns as well as advanced riding styles to be used in the show ring or during presentations. Finer points required for show ring success will be introduced. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

310H. Advanced Riding-Hunt Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 309H with emphasis on the development of more advanced riding skills. Students will be asked to perform complicated flat patterns in all three different gaits with proper transitions and execution of collected and extended gaits. Once simple jump courses have been mastered, complicated jump courses will be introduced. Students will practice finer points necessary for upper level show ring success. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

310W. Advanced Riding-Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 309W with emphasis on developing more advanced riding skills. Students will be asked to perform complicated reining patterns and upward and downward transitions at the walk, jog and lope. Students will practice finer points necessary for upper level show ring success. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

311. Animal Partnership: Three Hours
This course will give attention to understanding animal partnership while incorporating this partnership into the human health care and educational setting.  Students will learn through each process that will be involved in the course-including selecting horses used for visitation, preparing horses for visitation, moving horses to nursing homes, and handling horses and residents while at nursing homes.  Emphasis will be placed on safety during every aspect of the proposed course.  Students will engage in textbook learning, group discussion and participation, theory and lecture, a class journal and final presentation project.  Fee Required.

331. Equine Disease Management (See BIO 331): Three hours
Prerequisite: EQS 333
The students will experience a more complete in-depth study of the equine. The course covers the internal and outer structure of the equine's anatomy. Students will study soundness, conformation, the digestive, respiratory and lymphatic systems. Students will also study the effects of infectious diseases and parasitic conditions. Students will learn about the reproductive system of the equine and discuss potential problems and conditions of the mare in foal as well as the newborn foal.  Fee Required.

333. Equine Nutrition: Three hours
Prerequisite: EQS 232
A general study of the anatomy and physiology of the equine with a focus on the digestive system. The course includes a study of feeds and formulation of rations, fats, carbohydrates, proteins and their digestion. Common feeding practices and problems associated with feeding are also discussed. Fee Required.

400. Seminar: One to three hours
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Permission of Instructor
Readings, discussion, and/or preparation of concepts and problems in the field of equine studies.  Will be based on the student's individual area of interest and career choice.  Fee Required.

401. Advanced Therapeutic Riding: Three hours
Prerequisite: EQS 400
Students enrolled in this course will study advanced methods necessary for therapeutic riding.  Students will use a number of resources during this course - text, discussion NARHA's (North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) manuals as well as attend a registered level I Instructor Workshop.  Students will review mounts, dismounts as well as correct surrportive aids and hand holds for assisting riders with disabilites.  Additionally students will meet other students seeking NARHA certification as well as evaluators and will be involved in role-playing, discussions and demonstrations.  Students will gain additional mentor hours required to test for NARHA Riding Instructor Level I Certification.  Fee Required.

402. Small Business Management (See BUS402): Three hours
Prerequisite: BUS 101 and Junior/Senior standing or consent of the instructor
Application and interpretation of business management concepts and techniques in the formation and operation of small business enterprises.  Fee Required. 

409. Professional Riding: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 310. Students may choose either the hunt or western seat discipline. This course involves more advanced work over flat or jumping courses. Students will work on show ring style and perfecting their skills and abilities. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

410. Professional Riding II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 409 with a concentration on the horse and reschooling problem areas. Students may choose either the hunt or western discipline. The student will focus on accomplishing more advanced transitions, a more balanced horse and achieving more impulsion from the horse. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

411. Special Studies: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies. Fee Required.

412. Professional Riding III: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 410 with the focus being on executing quiet hands and a confident seat. Students may choose either the hunt or western seat discipline. Students will work on reining or jumping patterns depending on the discipline. Emphasis will be on working with a particular horse and getting the horse ready for show presentation. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

413. Professional Riding IV: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 412 involving an exploration of classical horsemanship. Students may choose either the hunt or western seat discipline. Students will focus on balanced seat equitation with a focus on achieving engagement, impulsion and freedom of gaits from the horse. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.

414. Horse Show Management: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Students will learn and examine the operation of various shows, events and competitions for managers and riders. This course will include the design and operation of show courses and patterns. Students will review state and national rulebooks. Students will assist with organizing, scheduling and planning college sponsored events.  Fee Required.

431. Principles of Light Horse Training: Three hours
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
Principles, theory and practical experience of training and preparing horses for sale, exhibition and show purposes. Students will be assigned a horse to manage and train. Students will seek to develop or improve the horse to become a calm, courageous and forward-moving animal. Fee Required.

432. Riding Instructor Training - Beginning: One hour
Prerequisite: EQS 310H or EQS 310W or consent of the instructor
A course designed for teaching beginning horsemanship with emphasis on theory of riding principles, methods of instruction, safety and supervision of groups or individuals. Students will be responsible for devising lesson plans for their scheduled classes and discussing and reviewing them with the instructor. Fee Required. 

433. Riding Instructor Training - Intermediate: One hour
Prerequisite: EQS 432
A continuation of EQS 432 with attention to evaluation and testing of riders and preparation for competitive riding. The course includes the application of equitation theory in a practical setting. Fee Required.

434. Riding Instructor Training - Advanced: One hour
Prerequisite: EQS 433
A continuation of EQS 433 with emphasis on the student instructor developing methods for teaching equitation at the advanced level. Students will be responsible for aiding in the development of routines for presentations as well as devising daily lesson plans and activities.  Fee Required.

449, 450. Independent Study: Three hours per course
Prerequisite: Approval of the Department Head and the Academic Dean 
Tutorial courses designed to meet particular needs of the student.  Fee Required.

471. Internship:  Three hours
Prerequisite: EQS 400
This course provides an opportunity for further study in the area of equine studies through participation as an intern within the equine industry.  The student will be exposed to and participate in professional activities.  The College's internship guidelines and procedures will be followed.  Fee Required.