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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title:
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Basics of Dressage – Mondays, 6:00 – 9:20 pm
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Course Prefix & Number:
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AGEQ 2374
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SECTION #
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100
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Semester/Year:
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FALL/2019
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Semester Credit Hours:
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3
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Lecture Hours:
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32
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Lab Hours:
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32
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): The fundamental principles of dressage will be addressed. Basic riding exercises and dressage movements will be introduced emphasizing bio-mechanically correct balance of the horse and rider, the development of impulsion gained through rhythm, relaxation, and connection that thereafter can develop straightness and collection through the use, timing, coordination, and circle of the aids. United States Dressage Federation/Classical and Cowboy Dressage World principles will be discussed and use of a western, hunt seat, or traditional dressage saddle will be acceptable.
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Course Prerequisite(s): AGEQ 1319 or 1300 (Western Horsemanship 1 or English Equitation 1 and AGEQ 2319 or 2300 (Western Horsemanship 2 or English Equitation 2).
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Required or Recommended Course Materials: Notebook/Forder for Handouts
USEF Rule book Dressage Division: Dressage Governing Regulations (USEF.org) and Cowboy Dressage World Rules and Guidelines (Cowboydressageworld.com) Recommended
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Cathy Luse
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Campus/Office Location:
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Equine Center
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Telephone Number:
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E-mail Address:
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cluse@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Midterm Written Exam
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10%
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Final Written Exam
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15%
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Riding Midterm
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20%
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Riding Final
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25%
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Attendance/Participation
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30%
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Total
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100%
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A 90-100%
B 80-89%
C 70-79%
D 60-69%
F < 59%
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (From Academic Course Guide Manual/Workforce Education Course Manual/NCTC Catalog)
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Demonstrate progressive ability to ride a horse forward with rhythm, relation, and connection, with the goal of achieving impulsion, straightness and finally collection through a variety of basic dressage movements. (USDF Pyramid of Training adapted from the German training scale)
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Understand and demonstrate elements of a balanced riding position and the coordination and timing of the aids. (Circle of the Aids)
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Exhibit ability to successfully complete an appropriate level USDF/USEF Classical or Cowboy Dressage Test.
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BASICS OF DRESSAGE CLASS POLICY REGARDING ATTENDANCE:
YOU must email the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be excused only at the discretion of the instructor.
Three excused absences will equal an UNEXCUSED absence
Two UNEXCUSED absences will result in dropping a letter grade.
Three UNEXCUSED absences will result in receiving an F for the course (it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course).
NO make-up work accepted for UNDEXCUSED 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 the instructor regarding absences, tardiness, and to arrange for makeup of missed class work*.
TENATIVE COURSE SUBJECT OUTLINE
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Basic theory and proper use of bits and spurs for dressage
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Basic tack and equipment
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Proper saddle positioning and use of riser pads
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Continued emphasis on balanced riding position, proper use of aids for maneuvers and transitions in the development and balance of dressage horse
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Continued progression on all elements of your chosen test
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Lateral movements and positioning in preparation for gait and element transitions (upward & downward), coordination of rider’s cues and aids.
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Understanding proper geometry of test movements within the dressage arena and courts
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Basics of riding with the circle of aids
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Classical In-Hand work and ground work for development of the dressage horse.
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*Content of class subject to change under instructor’s discretion
CLASSROOM/ARENA ETIQUETTE:
The NCTC Equine Dept. is committed to promoting a level of classroom/arena 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 if you arrive late and leave early.
- Refrain from talking while the instructor, student helper, or another student is talking. Idle chattering is disruptive and disrespectful to your classmates and instructor. Listen to what is being said to others and try to learn from their instruction.
- DO NOT USE CELL PHONES or any other electronic device in class.
- Students MUST wear jeans and a shoe/boot with a heel. NO crop tops or inappropriate clothing (i.e., “see through” or extremely “low rise” jeans).
- Waiver of Liability, Helmet Waiver, Rules of the Barn, and Syllabus must be signed and handed back before student can begin the class.
* Failure to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action, which will include point reductions and/or removal from the classroom/arena and/or the course.
* The instructor retains the right to excuse and/or drop students who consistently disregard these guidelines and display inappropriate behavior
Last day to withdraw from a course with a “W” is ___Nov. 1.
Labor Day Holiday-no class- Sept 2
Thanksgiving Holiday-no classes- November 27-30
Final Exam week-December 9-14-No classes, follow exam schedule
DISABILITY SERVICES (Office for Students with Disabilities)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services for students with disabilities, students enrolled in technical areas of study, and students who are classified as special populations (i.e. single parents).
Support services for students with disabilities might include appropriate and reasonable accommodations, or they may be in the form of personal counseling, academic counseling, career counseling, etc. Furthermore, OSD Counselors work with students to encourage self-advocacy and promote empowerment. The Counselors also provides resource information, disability-related information, and adaptive technology for students who qualify.
If you feel you have needs for services that the institution provides, please reach out to either Wayne Smith (940) 498-6207 or Yvonne Sandman (940) 668-4321. Alternative students may stop by Room 170 in Corinth or Room 110 in Gainesville
COURSE TYPE
Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook and published online.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY
Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, academic falsification, intellectual property dishonesty, academic dishonesty facilitation and collusion. Faculty members may document and bring charges against a student who is engaged in or is suspected to be engaged in academic dishonesty. See Student Handbook, “Student Rights & Responsibilities: Student Conduct ([FLB(LOCAL)]”.
Consequences for academic dishonesty may include: Handled on a case by case basis according to severity of the offense.
- Verbal warning and 0 (no points) credit for the assignment in question for all parties involved.
- Second offense for any of the parties involved in a second offense will be kicked out of the class.
QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, or COMPLAINTS
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Name of Chair/Coordinator:
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Science Divisional Chair – Dr. Lisa Bellows
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Office Location:
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Gainesville Science Building Office 403A
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-4252
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lbellows@nctc.edu
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