| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week |
| Practical | 1 x 2 hour practical session per week |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Performance assignment Outcomes Assessed: 1 | 30% |
| Semester Exam | 3 Hours Practical examination and seminar Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3. | 70% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Candidates must re-take the element(s) of assessment that led to failing the module | 100% |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Choose a horse for a particular aspect of work e.g dressage, show jumping.
Outcome 2
Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of one aspect of the horse's training.
Outcome 3
Demonstrate a knowledge of how the rider can be improved by appropriate teaching and guidance.
This module is aimed at developing the student's theoretical knowledge and practical ability of riding and training the horse. STUDENTS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ON TO THIS MODULE AFTER THEIR RIDING ABILITY HAS BEEN ASSESSED BY THE SCHEME CO-ORDINATOR.
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Communication | Students will need to communicate their reasons for undertaking a particular course of action in the training of the horse and rider. |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | Developed and assessed through the practical work undertaken to satisfy outcomes 2 and 3. |
| Problem solving | Developed through the assignment. Students will have to make informed decisions on the choice of horse for particular aspects of work. |
This module is at CQFW Level 5