Equine Science

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 0.25 credit per Term                                                                      There is an additional cost for this course, for questions please email, Caroline.Korkos@culver.org, in our business office. 

This year’s long course is for new Troopers and first-year CGA students, no prior riding experience is required. Lessons include practical and theory to give the student a firm understanding of how to work with the horse and understand the requirements to care for a horse and equipment pre and post lessons.  The focus will be on attaining a balanced seat, understanding of the riding aids, horse’s footfalls, use of diagonals, transitions within the gates, mounted military drill, parts of the horse, grooming and maintenance of the horse. This course meets 2 days per week, and a student can sit the test at any term within the year to progress to the next level. 

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 0.25 credits per term                                                                    There is an additional cost for this course, for questions please email, Caroline.Korkos@culver.org, in our business office. 

This class focuses on equitation and is a skill building course which continues to elevate the foundations learnt in EQ200.  The key focus will work on rhythm, canter leads, transitions in all paces, 2-point seat, introduction to ground pole work, trail rides, military mounted drills, and Culver Horsemanship history. This course meets 2 days per week, and a student can sit the test at any term within the year to progress to the next level.

4 terms, non-solid 1 day/week, 0.25 credits per term                                                                                                                      There is an additional cost for this course, for questions please email, Caroline.Korkos@culver.org, in our business office. 

This class focuses on deepening their equitation skills required to ride independently in all environments and all paces. The key focuses will work on straightness, mobility, lateral work, counter bend, raised pole work, introduction to jumping, trail rides, swimming, riding towards a frame, equine TPR, basic equine treatments, and equine training equipment and how to use it. This course meets 1 day per week, and a student can sit the test at any term within the year to progress to the next level.

4 terms, non-solid 1 day/week, 0.25 credits per term                                                                                                                      There is an additional cost for this course, for questions please email, Caroline.Korkos@culver.org, in our business office. 

This class focuses on refining your equine knowledge and practical skills whilst mounted and dismounted.  The key focus will be on collection in all paces, lateral work to include shoulder in & out, counter canter, jump a course of 7 fences, cross country jumping, and lengthening/shortening work in all paces.  This course meets 1 day per week.

2 terms, non-solid 2 days/week, 1 credit

he Equine Veterinary Science Course will introduce students to a more comprehensive and thorough study of hippology, the study of horses. First, students will learn how to take care of a horse’s basic needs including feeding, proper shelter, vaccinations, exercise and development. Secondly, students will learn how to analyze and treat horses for various lameness issues, injuries, and sickness. Lastly, students will also learn how to assess various emergency situations and determine appropriate actions.

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 1 credit                                                                                            There is an additional cost for this course, for questions please email, Caroline.Korkos@culver.org, in our business office. 

Prerequisites: Candidates must be in good academic standing having upheld the honor standards and have passed EQ700 Equine Science. Students must enroll and complete Equine Sculpture and Equine Vet Science. Students must complete application Honors in Equine Science Application.docx. 

Any senior enrolled in equine science and who are active members of an equestrian athletics program, or a member of a Mounted Honor Organization may choose to complete the requirements to graduate with honors in Equine Science. Candidates will be assigned an advisor appropriately for the discipline of their proposed projects and will be awarded honors based on the determination of the Horsemanship Department faculty.  In addition to riding time the course will include time to work independently on their equine study, internship with horsemanship staff, and additional activities. This is designed for equine science students to engage in a self-directed opportunity to research in more depth an area of equestrian study that interests them and to provide hands on experience. 

Honors Project

Students enrolled in Honors Seminars Equine Science class must be able to master the following: dressage test, stadium jumping, and cross country jumping. Candidates must also be able to teach a basic equine class with peer-on-peer review. At the conclusion of the course, you need to submit a portfolio to showcase your work and to help to demonstrate your growth in Honors in Equine Science.