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Course Descriptions

Course # Course Title Credits
HPRD 101 (P/T) Rough Stock I 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Teaches basic skills of rough stock rodeo events and activities. Includes physical and mental aspects of successful rodeo competition. Provides opportunity to practice on live animals.

HPRD 102 (P/T) Rough Stock II 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

Continues skill acquisition of Rough Stock I, emphasizing sharpening skills, improving techniques and preparing for competition.

HPRD 103 (P/T) Rough Stock III 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Includes participation in NIRA competition and organizing and conducting a college rodeo event..

HPRD 104 (P/T) Timed Events I 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Fall

Teaches basic timed event skills, emphasizing sharpening techniques and the mental and physical aspects of rodeo competition. Provides opportunity to practice with live animals. Requires the student to have a suitable horse for timed events competition.

HPRD 105 (P/T) Timed Events II 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Winter

A continuation of Timed Events I with emphasis on preparation for competition.

HPRD 106 (P/T) Timed Events III 3.00 Credits

Quarters Offered: Spring

Provides students the opportunity to participate in NIRA competitions and organize and conduct their own college rodeo.

HPRD 280 (P/T) Equine Work Experience 1.00 Credit

Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring

Applies actual work experience in an equine-related. An on-site supervisor evaluates and supervises the work experience student. Requires instructor approval of work setting and placement, and documentation of 36 worksite hours for each credit earned.