EQUESTRIAN TECHNIQUES
cod. 19668

Academic year 2012/13
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Zootecnica speciale (AGR/19)
Field
Discipline delle produzioni animali
Type of training activity
Characterising
28 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: HORSE BREEDING AND USE

Learning objectives

Obiettivi
Acquisire la conoscenza delle principali tecniche applicate nell’equitazione. Conoscere i principali elementi dei regolamenti delle discipline equestri olimpiche e delle corse al galoppo e al trotto

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Horse Biomechanics Elements

Horse gaits and jumping. Riding techniques

Equestrian Olympic disciplines rules. Horse racing rules

Full programme

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Bibliography

Notes from classroom lectures

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and practical activity in stud barns, breeding and training facilities

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral exam with questions to assess the acquired knowledge. Problems that may be found in equestrian practice will be presented to the student and the problem solving skill will be evaluated. The ability of expression and the use of an appropriate terminology will be evaluated and considered in the attribution of the mark.

Other information

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