EQUS 255 - Harness Horsemanship II

3 Credit(s)

This class will extend student knowledge of equine driving through hands-on practice, classroom instruction and field trips. Students will be expected to become conversant with a variety of harness styles and uses, basic horse drawn vehicle types, parts and uses, common configurations for hitching to vehicles/implements, attaching lines for same through demonstrations, lecture and research. Advanced techniques of attaining feel and responsiveness will be practiced. Assessment will be made through written examination and daily demonstration of skills. Safety will be stressed at all times.