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Riding Fundamentals 2 (EQR 112)

Term: 2025-2026 Fall

Faculty

Allie Truitt Pelz
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/9/2025) Location: MAIN EQCT
Tue, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (12/16/2025 - 12/16/2025) Location: FINAL

Description

This is a basic balanced seat riding class to develop the strength, balance and foundation of the rider?s position. Ability to walk, trot, and canter securely in English tack is a pre-requisite. Students will increase knowledge of basic aids, including bending and suppling the horse, stretching the horse over the back, developing a feel for correct contact and connection, lengthening/shortening of stride, begin basic lateral work, simple changes of lead, and work over ground poles on a variety of horses. Work without stirrups will be introduced. Course may be repeated for six hours maximum credit.