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Western Seat I (EQR 201)

Term: 2026-2027 Fall

Faculty

* School of Equine Studies
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* School of STREAMS
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Lisa Tanzer
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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (8/24/2026 - 12/11/2026) Location: EQCT EQCT AR 2
Mon, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM (12/14/2026 - 12/14/2026) Location: FINAL FINAL

Description

Open to students with a beginner level of riding experience in the western disciplines. Skills taught include western bridling, saddling, and beginning horsemanship for the walk, jog and lope. This course covers basic western equitation as well as fundamental warm-up techniques, trail obstacles found on trail course patterns, training methods and show ring strategies for western riders and western horses. Students are taught safety procedures and proper care of the horse and tack. Course may be repeated for 6 hours maximum credit.