Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Synthesis Level) Recognize and correct incorrect use of hands while riding the horse.
2. (Application Level) Recognize visually, and through feel while riding, the correct cadence and rhythm for the walk, jog (trot), and lope (canter) at an advanced level.
3. (Application Level) Demonstrate safety at all times when working with and around horses.
4. (Application Level) Identify tack and adjust it correctly.
5. (Synthesis Level) Demonstrate use of safety while tacking up a horse for riding and recognize and ride with a balanced position in a coachable manner.
6. (Evaluation Level) Demonstrate the ability to make ethically sound and scientifically informed qualitative and quantitative judgments on equine welfare and other equine issues.
7. (Synthesis Level) Develop further confidence in learning to ride and rope correctly.
8. (Evaluation Level) Recognize, critique, and correct the horse's or rider's bad habits.
9. (Synthesis Level) Develop and demonstrate proper safety concerning horsemanship and roping.
10. (Application Level) Demonstrate the proper way to train a horse to herd cattle.