Welcome to UofSC Aiken's equestrian online courses. We offer a variety of different horse-related classes -- 24 to be exact. You may begin your online, non-credit course(s) at any point in the month; take one course or several at a time. The completion deadline is one year from the registration date of each individual course. Click on the course titles below to read about the course content, view the syllabus and discover a little bit about the instructor.
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Courses Offered:
- Understanding Equine Behavior
- Bits, Saddle Fitting and Hoof Balance
- The Business of Making Money with Horses
- Competitive Longe Line
- Conformation and Selection for Performance
- Dressage: Foundation for All Riding Disciplines
- Equine Massage
- Equine Photography
- Equine Reproduction
- Equine Safety and Rescue
- Fit to Ride
- Health and Disease Management
- Legal Aspects of Horse Management
- Nutrition for Maximum Performance
- Preparation for Competition
- Rev Up Your Dressage Scores
- Riding Instructor Role and Responsibilities
- Riding Instructor Teaching Techniques
- Showmanship in Hand
- Stable Management
- Stallion Management
- Train for Trail Class
- Train for Western Riding
- Training Performance Horses