Designed for the advanced rider who wants to become proficient in riding ranch riding patterns. Lecture topics include general knowledge and observation of ranch riding patterns; condition of the horse needed to compete in ranch riding; health; safety issues; and the shoeing needs of ranch riding horses. Lab skills include walking; trotting; extended trotting; loping; extended loping; ground pole work; side-passing; turnarounds; and rollbacks. Transportation is not provided to the Equestrian Center. Arranging transportation to the Equestrian Center will be the responsibility of the student; however; we will assist in the arrangement of ride sharing to the Equestrian Center.
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