AGEQ 2401 Equine Behavior & Training II Spring 2017
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Advanced concepts in equine behavioral patterns and application of principles of psychology to training horses will be studied. Students will use a systematic approach to training a two-year old horse or equivalent utilizing the principles of learning presented in lecture. Proper use of equipment, management of the horse and presentation of the horse for competition in halter and performance events will be empathized.
TEXTBOOKS & MATERIALS: Recommended but not required – Think Harmony with Horses by Ray Hunt, Starting Colts by Mike Kevil, Lyons on Horses by John Lyons, The Language of Horsemanship by Dick Pieper
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (WECM): Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Identify appropriate equine training methods for specific results
- Implement appropriate equine training procedures for desired results
- Identify equine behavioral patterns
Other learning competencies:
- Demonstrate proper safety skills when working with a young horse
- Demonstrate basic skills and maneuvers desired for a young horse starting under saddle
INSTRUCTOR: Cathy Luse Office Phone # 940-668-7731 Ext. 4318
INSTRUCTOR’S OFFICE: Ag Center 1606
E-MAIL ADDRESS: cluse@nctc.edu
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment or when in office
GRADING POLICY & PROCEDURES: Grading based on the following Scale and averaged for a letter grade
Riding Exams 20% A 90-100%
Written Exams 20% B 80-89%
Class Attendance/Participation 20% C 70-79%
Journal/Homework/Quizzes 10% D 60-69%
Feed Crew Attendance/Participation 30% F < 60%
Total 100%
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). NO dangling jewelry or excess accessories are to be worn during class.
- 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.
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
- * In this academic/training-class environment, “training time” cannot be “made-up”. Therefore, absences (unexcused and excused) are HIGHLY discouraged and penalized severely.
- Students will receive 10pts for attending class each day. An absence weather excused or unexcused will result in a point reduction in the attendance/participation portion of the student’s grade
- The student must notify the instructor before class (or ASAP) for an absence to be excused and will be counted excused only at the discretion of the instructor. If you do not speak with the instructor, you must leave a voice message and/or send an email.
- Excused – minus 10pts; Unexcused – minus 50pts; 5th Cumulative absence - letter grade drop; 6th Cumulative absence - student will receive a “F”, it is the student’s responsibility to drop the course to receive a “W”.
- Three tardies will count as an unexcused absence.
- 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 RESPONSIBILITY to notify INSTRUCTOR, and arrange for makeup of missed work.
- NO make-up work for UNEXCUSED
- ** Feed Crew attendance policy is outlined in Feed Crew contract**
COURSE OUTLINE:
- Equine behavior
- Innate and learned behaviors
- Handling and training based on horses’ innate behaviors
- Equine senses and perception
- Sight, Smell, Hearing
- Understand use and importance when working with horse
III. Learning paths and signs
- Signs of learning
- How to use as a positive reinforcement
- Vices and management
- Common vices
- Strategies to prevent and manage
- Reinforcement and punishment of behavior
- Timing of aids and cues used to punish negative behavior and its proper use in training
- Proper use of negative and positive reinforcement in training
- Natural aids and specialized equipment
- Body language
- Hands free techniques
- Basic equipment used
- Use of specific equipment in training situations
* Content of class subject to change under instructors discretion.
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
http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook/Section-II/Student-Rights-and-Responsibilities-Student-Conduct
NCTC Student Handbook:
http://nctc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/North-Central-Texas-College-Student-Handbook
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OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION:
March 13 - 17 – Spring Break
April 6 – Last day to drop a class with a grade of “W”
May 8 – Final Exam will be given at 1:00 p.m.