Online Class: Horseback Riding Basics 101
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 Course Description While it's impossible to describe the exhilaration and connections to yourself and to nature you will experience while riding a horse, be assured that nothing else you ever do will be quite like it. That may not seem true the day after your first ride, when you will probably have some aches and pains from muscles you don't use often and may feel like your legs have forever become an "O" shape, or when you are learning to ride the trot, which is a big challenge for most of us, but those kinds of problems will disappear quickly as you learn and love to ride. You'll also love horses themselves. They are friendly, gentle animals and companions – and enjoyable riding requires that you and your horse, or a stable horse you may ride, work together. Since horses are herding animals in the wild, they enjoy having at least one other horse companion, and will take you into their herd, too. You'll like that! This course will cover all the basics about riding, both beginning and advanced, and introduce almost everything you will need to know as you ride and/or decide to buy your own horse. Since all that knowledge and lore couldn't possibly fit into one course, and because there are some absolutely wonderful resources both online and at bookstores, we include many links so you can pursue information you want to deeper levels. Enjoy!
Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The Joys of RidingHorseback riding is a wonderful outdoor adventure, taking you off-road to places you wouldn't otherwise see, and allowing you to go much farther than you would probably care to hike. | Lesson 2: Why Take Lessons and Basic Horse SenseThere are several important reasons to take lessons. This lesson exams some of those reasons.
| Lesson 3: Finding a Good Instructor for LessonsThis lesson looks at finding the right person to give you good riding lessons. | Lesson 4: Should you Buy? Finding a Trainer and Vet, Buying Your HorseIf you love riding, your next dream may be owning your own horse. The first decision is whether you can afford it. This lesson examines the issue. | Lesson 5: Horse History and Breeds, Choosing a Breed and Riding StyleThis lesson examines the history of horses, their nature, and choosing a breed. | Lesson 6: Horse Habitats, Food and GroomingThis lesson examines the essentials of good horse habits, food and grooming, as well as boarding. | Lesson 7: Horse Tack: Halters and Leads, Bridle or HackamoresThis lesson explains all the riding gear used for horses. | Lesson 8: Saddles and Other TackThis lesson looks at saddles and other tack, as well as some of the basic body parts of the horse that you should familiarize yourself with. | Lesson 9: Horse Talk and Reviewing the BasicsIn this lesson we'll review basics and give you written and photo resources you can double check when you're on your own with a horse. | Lesson 10: Keeping Your Horse Healthy and HappyIn this lesson you will learn the basics of keeping your horse healthy and what may indicate you need to call your veterinarian or farrier. | Lesson 11: Medium and Advanced Skills ProgressThis lesson will cover trotting and cantering, and briefly discuss any bad habits your horse may have. | Lesson 12: Horseback Vacations, Camps, Showing, Racing and PerformingThis lesson takes a look at horseback vacations, camps, shows and racing. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
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| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | Horseback Riding 101 | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 7550058 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $29 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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