39 courses with the subject RDPR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RDPR 158Introduction to Horses and Riding I
CR: .5 Introduces basic horse ground work and beginning mounted work. This class will meet 6 times. It will include a minimum of 4 ground sessions to learn how to safely interact, lead, groom and tack up/untack a horse. The remaining sessions will include learning how to mount/dismount, steer, go/stop and basic position. Mounted sessions require a student to be in good physical condition, which includes being within the weight carrying limits of the college horses.
RDPR 158 . It is a continuation of RDPR 158 and will start off with mounted work at the walk and introducing trot work. This class will meet 9 times. Mounted sessions require a student to be in good physical condition, which includes being within the weight carrying limits of the college horses.
RDPR 159 or higher. This course will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice a week. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk and trot prior to registering. New students must take a riding placement or have permission of the instructor. This class will only ride on the flat.
RDPR 163Position
CR: 1 The Position course will cover the four fundamentals of a good position: a) security of the rider, b) unity between the rider and the horse, c) non-abuse of the horse, and d) effective and efficient use of the aids. Emphasis will be placed on the rider’s correct design and weight distribution at the walk, trot, canter, and over cavaletti. Basic groundwork, grooming and tacking of the horse is reviewed. An introduction to trail riding/hacking may be covered.
CR: 1 A review of position course skills and materials with more emphasis on cavaletti and combinations, riding in fields, and on the trails. Lectures/discussions will emphasize a review of the elementary level and an introduction to the beginning intermediate level.
RDPR 163 or higher. This course will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice per week. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk, trot, and beginning to canter prior to registering. New students must take a riding placement or have permission of the instructor.
RDPR 167Independent Riders with Hacking I
CR: 0-1 Prerequisite Rank: Hacker. This course is useful for those with a limited schedule for riding, and for those who are primarily interested in recreational riding. For credit, a written test or project and a riding log is required. The project is designed by the student and instructor/sponsor to meet the student’s interest and level. Offered every year. Students participating in this course are not usually eligible to compete in competitions or schedule/receive private lessons.
RDPR 171 or higher, or by placement. This course will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice per week with one lesson focused on flatwork and the second lesson on over fences exercises. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk, trot, and canter, and be able to ride a variety of horses prior to registering. New students must take a riding placement or have permission of the instructor.
RDPR 181 or higher. This course will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice per week with one lesson focused on flatwork and the second lesson on over-fences exercises. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk, trot, canter, and jumping fences 2’6” in height prior to registering. New students must take a riding placement or have permission of the instructor.
CR: 2 This course will include lectures, training, and hands-on experience in planning and running competitions. Budgeting, planning, course design, announcing, the role of the secretary, and the details required to run a successful competition will be covered. Each student will participate in the hands-on running of at least one activity during the semester.
RDPR 169 . This course is for students who have passed or have been exempted from RDPR 169 . This horse care and management practicum will provide students additional lectures and further hands-on experience in some of the more advanced horse care and management skills. This class will cover items such as lunging, leg wrapping, stall cleaning, body clipping, tack cleaning, first aid, cold water therapy, photonic therapy, and magnetic therapy.
RDPR 169 and RDPR 218 This horse care and management practicum will provide students with further hands-on experience in some of the more advanced horse care and management skills. Students will work directly in the stables, helping to provide proper horse care. Examples of skills to be developed will include: body clipping, lunging, leg wrapping, stall cleaning, handwalking, etc.
RDPR 225Practicum in Riding, Showing, and Managing the Sport Horse I
RDPR 171 and permission of instructor. This course will focus on the schooling and care of the sport horse in preparation for competition. In addition to caring for and showing their horses, students will have lectures, readings, and keep a daily journal. Students will study and practice the techniques of the Forward System of riding. This is the first course in a two-session sequence.
One 200-level RDPR course ( RDPR 281 or higher, excluding RDPR 295 and RDPR 297 ); not open to first-year or transfer students. This class will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice per week with one lesson focused on flatwork and the second lesson on over-fences exercises. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk, trot, canter, and jumping fences 2’9” in height prior to registering.
Permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the safety issues, horse selection requirements, lesson planning skills, and riding theory necessary to become a successful teacher of riding. Topics include: assessing the riding environment, goal setting, active listening, effective communication, and developing observation skills. Students will work with a supervising instructor to gain practical teaching experience in addition to the lecture/discussion portion of the course.
RDPR 295 . A teaching practicum for students who have taken and passed RDPR 295 . Students will observe and assist instructors in teaching riders of various levels. Some work will be done independently by qualified students under the guidance of riding faculty.
RDPR 325Practicum in Riding, Showing, and Managing the Sport Horse II
RDPR 171 , RDPR 225 , and permission of instructor. This course will focus on the schooling and care of the sport horse in preparation for competition. In addition to caring for and showing their horse, students will have lectures, readings, and keep a daily journal. Students will study and practice the techniques of the Forward System of Riding. This is the second course in a two-session sequence.
100-level RDPR course and permission of the instructor. The study of an intermediate level topic by an individual student or by a small group of students under the immediate supervision of a faculty member.
One 300-level RDPR course ( RDPR 371 or higher, excluding RDPR 377 and RDPR 390 ); not open to first-year or transfer students. This class will allow students to ride during the three-week sessions and continue to work on their riding skills. This course will meet twice per week with one lesson focused on flatwork and the second lesson on over-fences exercises. Riders in this class must be proficient at the walk, trot, canter, and jumping fences 3’ in height prior to registering.
BUSN 127 , BUSN 150 , and RDPR 169 . An analysis of the management components of operating a successful for-profit equine operation. Areas to be studied: employee/independent contractors laws and taxation, risk management, equine health care, marketing, budgeting, and long-range financial planning. Each student will develop a detailed plan for the staffing, management, equine health care, and budgeting of a specific facility. Professionals in the equine industry will be brought in to discuss specific aspects of farm and stable management.
Completion on at least one 200-level riding course, RDPR 198 , and permission of the instructor. A survey of the development of major riding and schooling theories in Western civilization from the Renaissance to the present and an actual schooling experience. Three hours lecture and discussion, three hours mounted instruction, and at least four hours independent mounted work with a schooling project. Offered alternate years.
Completion of at least one 200-level riding activity course, RDPR 295 , and permission of the instructor. The study and practice of riding and teaching within a modern system of riding. Mounted instruction, lectures, and practice teaching. Offered alternate years.
One 100-level RDPR course, one 200-level RDPR course, and permission of the instructor. Pursuit of an upper-level research project determined in advance by the student in consultation with a faculty member who will act as the sponsor.
