NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE

COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Course title:  BASICS OF DRESSAGE

Course prefix, number, and section number:  AGEQ 2374.0100

Semester/Year of course:  FA/2022

Semester start and end dates:  08/22/22 – 12/10/22

Modality (Face to face/Synchronous or Asynchronous online/Hybrid): Face to Face

Class meeting location, days, and times: Equine Center - Monday 6:30-9:50pm

Lab meeting location, days, and times: n/a

Semester credit hours:  3

Course description:

The fundamental principles of dressage will be addressed. Basic riding exercises and dressage movements will be introduced emphasizing horse and rider fitness, and the development of the equine athlete through the classical and sequential training scale of rhythm, relaxation, connection, impulsion, straightness, and finally collection. Western dressage principles will also be discussed and use of a western, hunt seat, or traditional dressage saddle will be acceptable.

• NCTC School horse and appropriate tack will be provided for use.
• Use of personal horse and tack is accepted per instructor approval.
• Classic dressage saddles are not provided, but western and hunt seat saddles are available and acceptable for use in this class.

Course prerequisites:  

None

Required course materials:  

None

Name of instructor:  Ellen Black

Office location:  Equine Center

Telephone number:  940 668 4293

E-mail address: eblack@nctc.edu

Office hours for students:  

 *subject to change. Also available by appointment

SYLLABUS CHANGE DISCLAIMER

The faculty member reserves the right to make changes to this published syllabus if it is in the best interest of the educational development of this class. Any such changes will be announced as soon as possible in person and/or writing.

SUMMARY OF COURSE ASSIGNMENTS

List of graded assignments: 

Final grade scale:      

A: 900 – 1000
B: 800 – 899
C: 700 – 799
D: 600 -- 699
F: <600

Late work policy: 

Late work will receive a 10% deduction in points for each day it is turned in late. After 10 days, the late assignment will receive a zero. For example, if an assignment is worth 100 points and is turned in one day late, it can receive at most 90 of the possible remaining points.

SEE CANVAS FOR THE COMPLETE COURSE CALENDAR, OUTLINE, DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF GRADED WORK, AND OTHER RELATED MATERIAL.

COURSE POLICIES

Academic Integrity Policy:

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:
1. Receiving an F on a specific assignment or in the course. 
2. Being reported to the Chair/Dean for disciplinary action. 

Attendance Policy:

Regular and punctual attendance is expected of all students in all classes for which they have registered.  Attendance in an online course is measured by submitted work. All absences are considered to be unauthorized unless the student is absent due to illness or
emergencies.  It is the student responsibility to provide documentation as to the emergency for approval by the faculty member.  Approved college sponsored activities are also excused absences.  The instructor is responsible for judging the validity of any reason given for an absence.  Valid reasons for absence, however, do not relieve the student of the responsibility for making up required work.  Students will not be allowed to make up an examination missed due to absence unless they have reasons acceptable to the instructor.  A student who is compelled to be absent when a test is given should petition the instructor, in advance if possible, for permission to postpone the exam.  Student will be dropped from a class by the
Registrar upon recommendation of the instructor who feels the student has been justifiably absent or tardy a sufficient number of times to preclude meeting the course’s objectives.    Persistent, unjustified absences from classes or laboratories will be considered sufficient cause for College officials to drop a student from the rolls of the College. From Board Policy FC (LOCAL)

Withdrawal Policy: 

A student may withdraw from a course on or after the official date of record. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate and complete a Withdrawal Request Form.

Last day to withdraw from the course with a “W” is:  OCTOBER 31^ST, 2022.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Demonstrate progressive ability to ride a horse forward with rhythm, relaxation, 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).
2. Understand and demonstrate elements of a balanced riding position and the coordination and timing of the aids. Circle of the Aids.
3. Exhibit ability to successfully complete an appropriate level Classical or Western Dressage test.

Core Objectives: WECM Course

COLLEGE POLICIES