Oct 01, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024 [Archived Catalog]

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EQU 2080 - Therapeutic Riding: Overview and Instruction


The course provides an overview of the therapeutic riding and equine assisted learning industry. Students examine industry areas that address industry history, therapeutic types, adaptive equipment, teaching techniques, and the therapeutic team.

Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to identify the emotional, cognitive, and physical needs of participants who would benefit from equine assisted activities.
  • Students will be able to teach introductory therapeutic lessons.
  • Students will be able to identify the different types of movement produced by horses and how the movement affects the rider.
  • Students will be able to identify the different types of equine assisted activities.
  • Students will be able to articulate and discuss the rich history and development of equine assisted therapies.



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