Preparation for Competition taught by Cathy Hanson           This online course takes the student and the horse from six months prior to a horse show, right up to the finishing touches before entering the arena.  Health care and nutrition for competition are examined, with the student designing health charts for accurate records.           Techniques in grooming are covered, as well as putting together a grooming kit and a first aid kit for showing.  Correct clipping and blanketing are explained.           The student learns about mental preparation for horse and rider.  Being prepared is the key to success in the show arena, and when this course is completed, the student will be ready to win!                I. Six months from competition                     A. Health care                     B. Dentistry                     C. Shoeing                     D. Feeding                     E. Keeping records                     F. Lights               II. Four months from competition                     A. Blanketing                     B. Grooming                     C. Tail care                     D. Training              III. Three months from competition                      A. Clipping                      B. Clothes              IV. One month from competition                      A. Entry forms                      B. Travel out of state                      C. Stocking the trailer                      D. Grooming kit                      E. First aid kit                      F. Tack room               V. One week from competition                      A. Training the horse                      B. Clipping                      C. Mane and tail preparation               VI. Two days from competition                       A. Working the horse                       B. Show arrival                       C. Bathing                       D. Banding and braiding               VII. The day of competition                       A. Mental preparation                       B. Warm up                       C. Last grooming tips          HOW TO TAKE THE COURSE Breyer State University      Work towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Equine Studies Click here for more information.... Click here to enroll.....         Professional Horse Trainer Certification Earn a certificate after passing the course and then work towards becoming a certified Professional Horse Trainer Click here for more information..... Click here to sign up......                                                      •  Start either program at anytime - no waiting for a semester to begin                               •  Work at your own pace - you will not be "locked out" if you do not complete the course                                   within a specific time.                         •  Work one-on-one with your instructo

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