EQU 299 - Riding Instructor Practicum

3 Credits

This course builds on the foundations introduced in EQU 265 by providing an opportunity for supervised practice teaching and collaborative learning. Lesson planning, skill development, and assessment strategies are applied to individual and group lessons. Students learn to adapt to changing circumstances, as controlling the learning environment and managing unexpected events must be practiced in a live teaching setting. Best practices for safety of horse and rider are reinforced throughout the course. In addition, this course will introduce the process of instructor certification, and prepare the student for the first steps in earning certification in a variety of disciplines.
Prerequisites: EQU 265.