HORSEMANSHIP
Advanced Backcountry Horseman
Ride with Passion, Ride with Purpose
Are you a horseman (someone passionate about horses) who wants to learn the finer skills of riding and training and become a professional guide? If you intend to be a solopreneur in the horse riding and training business and share your knowledge and skills with others as a guide, join us today in our next Horsemanship Training Program.
Our Horsemanship Training Program is designed for in-depth instruction and practical exercises about backcountry guiding and outfitting. It is also apt for experienced and novice riders. Here, we teach the freshers the basics of controlling a horse on the ground and the basics of showmanship. Meanwhile, the seniors can fine-tune their skills and knowledge with a mix of classroom and outdoor riding.
Please note that our 120-hour Horsemanship Training Program is only for students passionate about horses. This career is quite challenging and demanding, both mentally and physically. Join us on an exciting journey where you combine your love for horses with your passion for teaching/ guiding others. This might be the ideal career for you.
Our program covers A to Z related to the profession, broadly covering Guide responsibilities, Horsemanship, packing, working through obstacles, setting up a pack trip, round pen reasoning, and a nighttime riding session. It ends with a high-voltage real-time competition among the program participants. Once you qualify for the evaluation exams, you get a professional certification from the institute.
Suppose you love horses and would like to take a group on horseback to the backcountry, longing to pursue your purpose through passion. In that case, the Horsemanship Training Program conducted by COAGS (Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School) befits your aspirations. Enroll with us today.
Horsemanship Curriculum
Guide Responsibilities – 4 hours |
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Client |
Natural Resources |
Personal |
Camp/Lodging |
Equipment/Stock |
Lands/Waters |
Code of Ethics Responsibilities to: US Forest Service and BLM use regulations Private Land and Waters Hunting/Fishing Laws and Regulations |
Appearance |
Horsemanship and Packing – 30 hours |
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Advanced Riding Lessons and Trail Rides |
Horse/Mule Psychology and Training |
Packing with Horses and Mules |
Decker Pack Saddles |
Sawbuck Saddles |
Leading a Pack String |
Horse/Mule First Aid |
Nutrition and Care |
Basic Horse Showing and Hoof Maintenance |
Giving Shots, Medicines, and Worming |
Working Through Obstacles – 12 hours |
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Trees and Downed Obstacles |
Crossing Water and Streams |
Crossing Boggy Areas |
Loading, Unloading, and Hauling |
Evaluating your Horse’s Condition (Heart Rate and Respiration) |
Pacing Yourself and Your Horse |
Leaving the Herd |
Taking Care of your Horse on an Overnight Trip |
Opening and Closing Gates and Gaps |
Setting Up a Pack Trip – 30 hours |
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Packing Equipment and Supplies |
Campsite Selection and Layout |
Erecting Tents |
Camp Safety and Hygiene |
Keeping Horses in the Wilderness |
Pack Trip |
Round Pen Reasoning – 12 hours |
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Simple Cues and Communication |
“The Box” Exercise |
Lateral Movement (Side Passing) |
Backing your Horse Properly |
Working with Lunge Line |
Identifying and Working with Problem Horses |
Preparing for Competitive Trail Ride (NATRC rules) |
Professional Guide Equipment – 2 hours |
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Personal |
Field |
Vehicles/Tack |
Weapons |
Night Riding – 12 hours |
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Early Morning Night Ride |
Evaluating Morning Ride |
Day Light Practice on Obstacles |
Evening Night Ride |
Copmetitive Trail Ride Contest – 12 hours – 20 miles |
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Back Country Horseman Course Overview and Discussion – 4 hours |
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Final Exam (special awards, graduation, and class pictures) – 2 hours |
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