COURSE SYLLABUS - AGEQ 1315 - Equine Evaluation 1
Spring 2017 T/R 9:30 – 11:20am
Course Description:
Instruction in evaluation and selection of horses based on breed type and performance criteria.
Topics include basic
anatomy and its relation to function, breed type and characteristics, and standard performance
classes.

Textbooks & Materials:
Required:
- Subscribe to iCEV:
- Notebook/Folder for supplemental handouts and notes
- A Guide for Successful Competitive Horse Judging, J.C. Heird and D.J. Dennison

End-of-Course Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Relate conformation to equine functions.
2. Prioritize and utilize criteria as related to evaluation and selection.
3. Employ appropriate terminology used in discussing evaluation and selection processes.

Instructor: Becky Terrell

**Cell: 940-390-5532
Office Phone: 940-668-7731 ext. 4372
Fax: 940-668-6049

E-mail Address: bterrell@nctc.edu

I nstru cto r’s Off i ce : AGC 1607 Office Hours: By Appointment or when in office
or arena

Grading Policy & Procedures:

Grades will be based on a percentage scale and allocated as follows*:

Unit Quizzes 20%
Final Exam 15%
A 90 – 100 % Class Placing
20% B 80 –
89 % Homework (includes written and/or oral reasons) 20%
C 70 – 79 %
**Judging Contests 10%
D 60 – 69 % Attendance/Participation
15% F < 60 % Total
100%

Other Pertinent Information:

- Spring Break: Week of March 13 – 17
- **Open Invitational Horse Judging Contest - NCTC arena - Tues. March 28
- Collegiate Spring Horse Judging Contest – OKC Fairgrounds - Tues. April 10
- Texas Jr. College Agri. Academic Contest – Sam Houston State Un., Huntsville – April 12 - 13
- Farm City Week – NCTC Equine Center – April 12 – 13
- Possible NCHA Contest – Ft. Worth – TBA during Super Stakes, March 23 – April 15
- Last day to drop with “W” - April 6
- **Classroom Contest - Classroom - TBA/late April
- Final Exam: Thurs., May 11 9:30am

Course Outline:

1. Basic conformation evaluation and principals of “balance”
2. Judging halter (conformation) classes
3. Basic concepts of class notes, reasons (written and oral), and oral presentation of
“reasons”***.
4. Basic criteria of a “Pleasure Horse” and quality movement
5. Judging Western Pleasure and Ranch Horse Pleasure Classes
6. Judging Hunters Under Saddle
7. Basics of judging “scored” performance classes;
8. Scoring Reining
9. Scoring Western Riding
10. Scoring Trail
11. Basics of judging Equitation form (western and English), and scoring of pattern (exhibitor
judged) classes.
12. Basics of scoring “Over Fence” classes
13. Basics of scoring Roping classes
14. Judging Contests**
15. Discussion of Freestyle Reining, Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Driving and Dressage as guest
lecturer schedule and class interest dictates.*

* Grade system, content and order of course outline subject to change under instructor’s discretion
** Attendance at contest(s) is required. Legitimate conflicts can be discussed individually.
*** Participation on the competitive judging team will require additional time commitment
(additional judging practice, reasons and workouts)

Attendance Policy:

 Student will receive 20 pts./day for Attendance/Participation. You will receive 0 points for
each Excused absence and a 50 pt. deduction for an UNEXCUSED absence.
 YOU must call the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and it will be
excused only at the discretion of the instructor. If you do not speak with the instructor, you must
leave a message. No email notifications accepted.
 Three excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence.
 Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade.
 Each subsequent UNEXCUSED absences will result in an additional letter grade drop (it is the
students responsibility to drop the course).
 NO make-up work accepted for UNEXCUSED absences. Permission to make-up work for an excused
absence will only
be granted in advance and/or at the instructor’s discretion.
 It is the student’s (YOUR) responsibility to notify instructor regarding absences, significant
tardiness, and to arrange for makeup of missed class work.
** Participation is required at judging contests. Legitimate conflicts can be discussed
individually.

Classroom Etiquette:

The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom etiquette conducive to maximum
instruction and learning. It is assumed that adults in a collegiate environment will act
accordingly, and inappropriate classroom/arena behavior will not be tolerated. Within this context
the following etiquette is expected:
 Be on time for class and remain for the entire period. You are inconsiderate when you arrive
late and leave early.
 Refrain from talking while the instructor, speaker, student helper, or another student is
talking. Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to others. Listen to what is being said to
others and learn from their instruction as well.
 Do not use cell phones or any other electronic device in this course. However you may record
lectures.
 Formal written reasons must be typed and spell checked.

*Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point
reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena. The instructor retains the right to excuse
and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate
behavior.
Additional Information:
Scholastic Integrity Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test,
plagiarism, and collusion.
See Student Handbook “Student Rights & Responsibilities” – Section II Student Handbook
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