OUT 130English Horsemanship

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Improve your fitness and well-being through horsemanship. This is a course for students with no riding experience and a genuine interest in the horse-human relationship. Emphasis will be placed on the transfer of these principles toward a healthier daily outlook. Techniques of elementary equine control at the walk and trot, proper grooming and tacking-up techniques, parts of the horse, and tack and basic feeding needs lay important ground work. Mindfulness, stress reduction techniques, and healthy-as-a-horse nutritional metaphor applied to wellness concepts enable students to engage in safe and sure horsemanship for intellectual, physical, social and emotional wellness awareness. The course uses an immersive, experiential pedagogy in field situations as well as readings, discussions, quizzes, guest speakers and journal-keeping. This course is held in a barn. If you are allergic to animal smells, hair, manure, or dust or have any adverse fears, asthma or issues with cats, dogs or horses then this is not a course environment for you. Additional $550 fee includes instruction, facility usage and equipment -- everything but personal attire. Riding helmets are also provided. Students must provide their own transportation to the stable. Payment to Unity Stables is due on the first day of class by check, cash or credit card. Appropriate attire is expected for the first day of class: long pants, shirt with sleeves, and boots or shoes that tie and have a small heel. Call or text the instructor at (607) 760-9124 with any questions. Unity Stables address: 3805 Mill St. Binghamton 13903 This course is assessed a $30 fee through Student Accounts upon registration.