AGEQ 175 — Ranch Skills Short Course
This course covers an introduction to equine behavior necessary to work with horses. It is designed to teach students horseback riding who previously have minimal experience, and will provide knowledge and skills that could be used in ranch work using horses. Students will develop their knowledge through lectures and practical hands-on experience. Students will participate in an accelerated classroom setting where they will be introduced to the basics of horseback riding, equine behavior concepts, beginning roping, intermediate roping, and advanced roping and cow work. Students can apply the AGEQ 175 Ranch Skills Short Course as a substitute for the following courses when utilized towards the Equine Studies Associate Degree or Equine Studies Certificate of Achievement: AGEQ 015 (2 units), AGEQ 140 (2 units), AGEQ 210 (2 units), AGEQ 211 (2 units), and AGEQ 212 (2 units).