Preparation For Competition Course Description

This 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!

  1.  Six months from competition
    A. Health care
    B. Dentistry
    C. Shoeing
    D. Feeding
    E. Keeping records
    F. Lights
  2.  Four months from competition
    A. Blanketing
    B. Grooming
    C. Tail care
    D. Training
  3.  Three months from competition
    A. Clipping
    B. Clothes
  4.  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
  5. One week from competition
    A. Training the horse
    B. Clipping
    C. Mane and tail preparation
  6.  Two days from competition
    A. Working the horse
    B. Show arrival
    C. Bathing
    D. Banding and braiding
  7.  The day of competition
    A. Mental preparation
    B. Warm up
    C. Last grooming tips

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  • Start course at anytime – no waiting for a semester to begin
  • Completion deadline of one year from enrollment date.  Extensions available.
  • Work one-on-one with your instructor
  • You can take just the one course