HTM 157 - Advanced Colt Training

Credits: 12(0-12)

Provides each student with two or more horses to start and train in the following objectives: show at halter; proper grooming; bitting and driving; stand still while being saddled, bridled, and mounted; work on the rail; take the proper leads; perform drop to trot lead changes; back; lope circles; stop. The student will also receive instruction in the theory of basic hoof care and proper stable management. The student will receive minimum supervision and advance the horses at their own pace. The section will end with the student participating in the HTM Semester Horse Show. Prerequisite(s): Student must be accepted into the HTM certificate program.