BASICS OF DRESSAGE (AGEQ 2374 0100)
Fall 2022 16-week, Undergraduate
3.00 Credit(s)
Dept: AGEQ
Clock Hours: 64.00
Status: Open (5 out of 10 seats)
Note: No note is available for this course.
| Course Schedules |
| Day & Time |
Date(s) |
Location |
| M 6:30 PM-8:10 PM |
8/22/2022 - 12/10/2022 |
Gainesville Campus and Online Courses, Gainesville 1600, 1603 |
| M 8:10 PM-9:50 PM |
8/22/2022 - 12/10/2022 |
Gainesville Campus and Online Courses, Gainesville 1600, 1603 |
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.
32 lecture hours + 32 laboratory hours
At the conclusion of this course the student will be able to: 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); Understand and demonstrate elements of a balanced riding position and the coordination and timing of the aids (Circle of the Aids); Exhibit ability to successfully complete an appropriate level Classical or Western Dressage test.