Course: Riding and Training of Rider

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Course title Riding and Training of Rider
Course code KZVE/JVJ
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zedníková Jana, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Ability to individual leading a horse (even a problem horse) in a step, trot, gallop. Dressage exercises. Jumping gymnastics with a horse, dressage level Z2. Principles of riding in dressage and jumping competitions, acquaintance with the rules of equestrian sport. First aid in case of accidents caused by handling horses or falling off a horse. Methodology of training a beginner rider on a lounge. Methodology of training a beginner rider in independent work with riding horse. Methodology of intermediate rider training.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Demonstration, Skills training, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Practical training
  • Preparation for credit - 40 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 42 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 68 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop and improve the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired in the course Horse Riding I and Horse Riding II and to teach students the basics (methodology) of training a beginner and intermediate rider.
Theoretical knowledge and riding skills at a very good level. Theoretical knowledge and practical skills to perform the work of a riding instructor for the training of beginners and intermediates riders.
Prerequisites
Excellent physical condition, ability to control horses in walk, trot and galop and in parkour. Ability to communicate with people at a very good level.
KZVE/JEZD2

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination, Student performance assessment, Combined exam, Test

Registration in the course is requiremented by successful completion of the course JEZD2. Ability to ride horses in all courses, including jumping work, handling and riding problem horses. Ability to communicate, social skills in working with people.
Recommended literature
  • Dobeš, J. Jízda na koni. Ottovo nakladatelství s.r.o., 1997. ISBN 80-7181-169-6.
  • Karl, P. Omyly moderní drezury. Praha Brázda, 2008. ISBN 80-209-0423-3.
  • Klimke, I.; Klimke, R. Kavalety. Drezura a skákání.. Praha Brázda, 2005. ISBN 80-209-0333-X.
  • Knopfhart, A. Drezura od stupně Z do stupně T. Praha Brázda, 2003. ISBN 80-209-0322-4.
  • Paalman, A. Skokové ježdění. Praha Brázda, 1998. ISBN 80-209-0404-1.
  • Švehlová, D. Lonžování. Ostrava Montanex, 2003. ISBN 80-7225-067-1.


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