Physical Educ. & Athletics 051 - Beginning Riding

Teaches safety and general procedures in handling, grooming, and tacking the horse. Allows mounted students to learn and practice the basic riding position and communication aids for stopping, going and turning at the walk and trot with an introduction to the canter. Instruction will be multidisciplinary. Special emphasis on horse care and overall stable management. For those with no prior horse experience and/or no formal riding instruction.