Equestrian Program

1999-2000 Diploma Program Calendar

XI--Certificate Programs

Equestrian Program

OCAS Program Code K103 - One Semester (15 Weeks)

The equestrian program offers students the opportunity to develop their riding, coaching and stable management capabilities. It also develops the knowledge and experience required to care for horses. This course is very skills oriented, and students learn "by doing". The Kemptville College environment is challenging and encourages team work.

Highlights of the program include:

Riding instruction is offered four days per week
Students may specialize in English or Western riding
Stable management skills such as braiding, bandaging, grooming and lunging are taught through lectures, demonstration and practice.
Coaching techniques cover the theory and practical skills of coaching, which students can then apply to practice sessions.
Staff members are qualified to perform rider level testing recognized by the Canadian Equestrian Federation.
Students maintain the facility and care for the horses daily.

The Equestrian Program begins in August and ends in mid-December, and may be offered during the Winter Semester from January through May. Since the program is totally skills oriented, enrolment is limited. The physical demands of this program include lifting, shovelling and riding. Therefore, it is essential that students applying be physically able to participate in these activities.