EQST 2615 Stock Horse Use & Showing I
A thorough study of the stock horse and its expected performance on the ranch and in the show ring. The student learns how to develop stock horse performance by focusing on: correct horsemanship, reining readiness, penning and snaffle bit and cutting contests. The student must supply a horse and tack for this class. (2 lect.,2 lab)
Major Topics
- Reining: Selecting a horse, Basic maneuvers, Rules, Showing, Pattern strategies
- Cutting: Introducing horses to cattle, Rules
- Working Cow Horse: Rules, Boxing
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Demonstrate correct horsemanship
2. Develop and demonstrate the skills needed to train and use the stock horse as a working animal in and out of the show ring
3. Develop and apply current training methods and theories