Project Based Learning Electives provided by the Berrien Springs Virtual Academy​
Horse Care and Management with Patsy Little                   Spring  2020

Students and teachers must be able to readily switch to online instruction at any point in the semester in order to register for classes.
All students must complete a project for these classes.   This class does not include riding lessons.

​Location:  Juday Creek Equestrian Center
                 53590 Fir Road, Granger IN

Phone: (269) 213-0001
Email: little.patsy@ymail.com
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Patsy has been involved in horses for over 18 years. She has given lessons to beginners, intermediate, and advanced riders. She has built a solid lesson program. Patsy is CPR/BLS certified. Enjoy classes year round in the comfort of a heated indoor arena, classroom and bathroom.

Additional registration at location is required.

Classes begin the week of Jan. 20 until the week of April 6 

Beginner 1
Ages 5 and up
Description: In Beginner 1 we will be getting familiar with horses and their care. Students will learn how to safely be around horses, the proper way to approach, apply a halter and lead. Students will learn basic anatomy, proper grooming of the horse, how to correctly prepare the horse to ride. Students will learn basic parts of the saddle and bridle. This is an basic introduction course, ideal for those with very little or no prior exposure to horses.
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10.
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

Beginner 2
Ages 5 and up
Description: Beginner 2  is a continuation of the Beginner 1 course. Students will take the skills and knowledge they learned in the Beginner 1 class and apply them to this course as they learn in more detail and they build their knowledge base. This is a basic continuation course, it is recommended to complete the Beginner 1 class prior, but is not required. Some basic horse care and knowledge is needed.
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10.
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

Horsemanship 1  
Ages 7 and up
Description: In this introductory class the student will learn about the care you provide your horse, the pride in your horse, your appearance, and your sportsmanship. We will also learn about how to take vital signs of your horse and the importance of having this information when calling your vet for an emergency. Students will learn what vaccines horses are given, talk about routine vet visits verses an emergency visit.
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10.
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

Intermediate 1  
Ages 7 and up
Description: It is recommended to complete the Beginner courses prior, but is not a requirement. Prior horse care and knowledge is required.  This is a continuation of the Beginner courses, and will build on the skills learned. Students will learn in more detail how parasites can affect the horse’s health, more detailed anatomy of the hoof and the disease of the hoof along with building a more solid and detailed anatomy vocabulary. 
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10.
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

Intermediate 2    
Ages 8 and up
Description:  Prior horse care and knowledge is required, it is recommended to take the Intermediate 1 course, or have special permission from the instructor. In this course the students will continue to use their anatomy knowledge in working with the horses, we will be discussing the cost of ownership and common illnesses. 
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10. 
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

Advanced 1
Ages 9 and up
Description: This is an advanced level course with a minimum of three semesters of horse care and management classes and instructor’s approval. Students must possess a strong understanding of horse anatomy. We will discuss in detail rare illnesses in horses, and we will begin our talks about the muscular structure of the horse and the neurological disorders in horses.
Every course has a riding component that may be purchased directly from Patsy Little for $10. 
Closed toe shoes (preferably with a slight heel), long pants, a folder with a pencil and a helmet (if participating in the riding component) are needed to be brought to class each week.
Syllabus

*Please note: it is important to make as informed a decision as possible when choosing your student's Community Resource classes. Most locations will allow a student to drop a class after one meeting, at no charge if it wasn't a good fit for the student, but not all. Some classes plan ahead based on the number that have signed up and have purchased materials, hired teachers, etc. and there might be a fee for class time or materials given to the student if the student drops after one or two meetings. The school cannot pay for classes that students do not complete, so choose wisely; if you do not take the class off of your student's schedule by the deadline, you may be asked to pay for the class time incurred prior to dropping the class.
 Teacher of Record: Tom Hurst

INCLEMENT WEATHER CANCELLATION POLICY: Class will be cancelled if South Bend Area Schools are cancelled due to weather.  If classes are cancelled for any other reason, Patsy will make sure to send out an email 24 hours in advance to let you know.  If classes are not cancelled and your child(ren) will not be attending class, please call/text/email Patsy in advance.  Please contact the instructor in the event of questionable weather.