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Lecturer(s)
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Zedníková Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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Safety when working with horses, care and basics of feeding horses, composition and use of harnesses. Saddling a bridling horses. Control of the horse from the ground and from the saddle, weight, leg and rein aids, leading the horse in individual gaits. Principles and rules of riding in the riding hall, riding exercises. Balance and interplay of restraining and stimulating aids. The quality of the rider's seat in walk and trot. Driving training without stirrups. Strengthening of natural and supple seat, development of balance of sitting and jumping seat in the walk and trot.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Skills training
- Preparation for credit
- 33 hours per semester
- Preparation for classes
- 33 hours per semester
- Class attendance
- 24 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to acquire theoretical knowledge and basic practical habits in the treatment of horses and of horse riding. The course is designed for beginners and intermediate.
To acquire theoretical knowledge and basic practical habits in the treatment of horses and of horse riding.
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Prerequisites
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Relation to horses, psychic stability and courage, physical fitness, weight of girls up to 75 kg, boys up to 85 kg.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Test
Ability to self - study + active participation in practical seminar.
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Recommended literature
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Lomský František. Czech-German-English Dictionary of equitation and carriage driving. Cavalier, 2004. ISBN 80-239-2834-1.
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Tellington-Jones, L. Dressage with mind, body and soul. North Pomfret, Vermont, 2012. ISBN 978-1-57076-426-4.
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Wilhelm, CH., Houston, A. Building Your Dream Horse. United States of America, 2005. ISBN 0-7645-7915-0.
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