Equine Science

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 1 credit, B

This year-long course is for new Troopers and first-year CGA students who are evaluated and placed in classes with others of comparable riding experience. No prior riding experience is required. Lessons are conducted mounted in the "Balanced Seat." Activities include an introduction to mounted drill, Rough Riding, dressage, jumping, polo, cross-country, and trail rides. Booklet instructions include horse care, feeds, diseases, wounds, treatments, anatomy, and more. This course meets 2 days per week.

2 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 1 credit,

Intermediate Equine Science is a second year course for Equine Science Students.  The class is offered in Term 1 and Term 2 and meets two days a week.  The class focuses on Equitation and is a skill building course.  A riding test will be given at the end of term 4 in all of the Basic classes.  Students that do not pass the test will be enrolled in Intermediate Equine Science.

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 1 credit, B

This course, for returning Troopers and CGA students, provides advanced instruction in the "Balanced Seat," as well as fox hunting, dressage, pas de quatre, polo, jumping, polo crosse, cross-country, history of the horse and cavalry, breeds, conformation, age by teeth, horse identification, horse shoeing, hoof care, and more. This course meets 1 day per week.

4 terms, non-solid 2 days/week (Mon & Thurs or Tues & Fri), 1 credit 

Prerequisites: Candidates must be in good academic standing having upheld the honor standards and have an assessment no lower than a B in any of the required prerequisites. Students must enroll and complete Equine Sculpture and Equine Veterinary Science. 

Any senior enrolled in equine science and who are active members of Lancers or Equestriennes may choose to complete the requirements to graduate with honors in Equine Science. Candidates will be assigned an advisor appropriate for the discipline of their proposed projects, and will be awarded honors based on the determination of the Horsemanship Department faculty as a whole. In addition to riding time the course will include seminars conducted by guest speakers, time to work on independent studies, internship with horsemanship faculty, 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 in the area of interest. It is anticipated that as a student proceeds through their course, they will have an even greater appreciation for horses and develop the skills to keep learning from the horse. Your independent study is to be completed during one of the two weekly periods of Honors Seminars Equine Science class and your progress must be documented by your horsemanship advisor.

Honors Project

Students enrolled in Honors Seminars Equine Science class must be able to master the following levels: level 1 dressage test, stadium jumping set at three feet, and cross country jumping. Candidates must also be able to teach a class meeting the instructional standards set by CHA level 1. At the conclusion of the course, you need to submit a portfolio to showcase your work and to help to demonstrate your growth to the Honors in Equine Science panel.