DEQN 1030

In this course, students will develop an understanding of equine behaviour and cognition. Students will recognize factors that influence the horse's learning and progress in training and understand how to move the horse. Weekly applied learning opportunities will include equine body language and movement, desensitization, round pen work, ground handling, and lunging. Students will develop skills to effectively demonstrate arena safety and etiquette, identify, and use common training equipment, and utilize methods of control. [Restriction(s): Students enrolled in the Equine Care and Management Diploma Program.][Department(s): Ridgetown Academic]