EQUINE SCIENCE (EQS) - Course Descriptions
109. Beginning Riding-Hunt or Western 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.
110. Beginning Riding-Hunt or Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 109 with emphasis on developing more advanced basic riding skills at the walk and jog/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.
201. Introduction to Equine Studies: Three hours
A general study of the equine industry as a whole. This course is designed to look into career opportunities and various aspects of the equine industry. Fee Required.
209. Intermediate Riding-Hunt or Western Seat I: 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 or lope. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.
210. Intermediate Riding-Hunt or Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor
A continuation of EQS 209 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 or simple riding patterns. 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 focus 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
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, PATH Intl. (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International, formerly known as NARHA (North American Riding for Handicapped Association)) manuals--and will learn to develop and utilize lesson plans suitable for PATH 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 PATH Rider Instructor Level I Certification. Fee Required.
309. Advanced Riding-Hunt or Western Seat I: 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. Western riders will be taught to complete reining patterns. Finer points required for show ring success will be introduced. Students at this level may be eligible to compete in the IHSA. Fee Required.
310. Advanced Riding--Hunt or Western Seat II: One hour
Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
A continuation of EQS 309 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.
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 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
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, and 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. Animal Nutrition: Three hours
Basic and applied farm animal nutritional science; including comparative anatomies of different digestive systems, nutrient requirements, feedstuff types/sources/selection, principles of formulation and practical feeding programs. Judson-owned horses may be used for further course expansion and observation. Fee Required.
400. Seminar: One to three hours
Prerequisite: Senior Standing or Permission of Instructor
A course designed to prepare the student for the chosen Internship opportunity. Fee Required.
401. Advanced Therapeutic Riding: Three hours
Prerequisite: EQS 301 or PATH Instructor in Training Letter
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, PATH’s (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International) manuals as well as attend a registered level I Instructor Workshop. Students will review mounts, dismounts as well as correct supportive aids and hand holds for assisting riders with disabilities. Additionally, students will meet other students seeking PATH 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 PATH 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 seat 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 focus 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 to achieve 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: Taken an EQS riding class at Judson
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: Taken an EQS riding class at Judson
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: Taken an EQS riding class at Judson
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.
441. 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.
442. 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.
443. 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.
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 science 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.
