Feather River College 2008-2010 catalog

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EQS 181 RODEO SKILLS 1-4 UNITS
Hours: .5-2 lec, 1.5-6 lab & TECHNIQUES – CSU, UC
WOMEN’S EVENTS
This course focuses on the fundamental, theory, and practice of intercollegiate woman’s rodeo events;
barrel racing, goat tying, break away roping, team roping emphasizing the physiological fundamentals,
history of the sport, scoring, rule interpretation, and judging. The course will also provide the student the
opportunity to study, learn, and practice the skills and techniques necessary to participate in intercollegiate
women’s rodeo events. Prerequisite: Evaluation by Instructor of students’ minimum physical and mental
abilities necessary to participate in rodeo events. Repeatable.
EQS 182 INTERCOLLEGIATE 2 UNITS
Hours: 1 lec, 3 lab RODEO CSU, UC
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to further develop their proficiency in men’s
and women’s intercollegiate rodeo events. Methods in competitive performance, individual and team
strategy, in a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competition. Enrollment limited
to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. Advisory: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EQS 180
or 181. Prerequisite: Evaluation by Instructor of students’ minimum physical and mental abilities necessary
to participate in rodeo events. Medical approval from a licensed physician. Repeatable.
EQS 184 ADVANCED INTER- 2 UNITS
Hours: 1 lec, 3 lab COLLEGIATE RODEO CSU
Designed to provide students with additional opportunities to further develop their proficiency in men’s
and women’s intercollegiate rodeo events. In-depth, advanced techniques of competitive performances,
individual and team strategy in National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competitions.
Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo. Advisory: Prior or concurrent
enrollment in EQS 182AD. Prerequisite: Evaluation by Instructor of students’ minimum physical and mental
abilities necessary to participate in rodeo events. Medical approval from a licensed physician. Repeatable.
EQS 186 RODEO PRODUCTION 1 UNIT
Hours: 1 lec, 3 lab; 9 weeks CSU
Practical application of the planning, organizing, and staging of an intercollegiate rodeo. Students
participate in all aspects of rodeo production, procedures, promotion, finance, rodeo contractors, and
sponsorship. Repeatable.
EQS 202 SPECIAL PROJECTS IN 1-4 UNITS
Hours: .5- 2 lab, 1.5- 6 lab EQUINE STUDIES
Introduction to the principles involved in handling and training horses with an emphasis on the historical
perspectives and technical development of the unique cooperation between horses and humans. Course
covers equine behavior patterns and training philosophy, evolution of horsemanship, development of
training equipment, alternative equine health care and therapies. Repeatable.
EQS 205 TRAINING YOUNG HORSES 2 UNITS
Hours: 1 lec, 3 lab UNDER SADDLE CSU
Principles and applications of equine behavior modification for training young horses in ground work and
various maneuvers under saddle: gaits, leads backing, stopping, turning and rope work. Repeatable.
EQS 210 INTRODUCTION 1-3 UNITS
Hours: 1-3 lec TO RANCH WORK CSU
WITH HORSES
Techniques and skills necessary for Cattle/Guest Ranch operation. Selection of equipment and horses.
Principles of working cattle and ranch roping. Specialized training of horses for ranch work. Prerequisite:
EQS 103, EQS 105, or evaluation by instructor. Repeatable.
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