AGRIPROJECTS COURSE OVERVIEW
Agriprojects: A Unique Equine Educational Experience
Agriprojects is a comprehensive agriculture-based class offered through Oxford Virtual Academy. It is taught using horses as an engaging medium. This course is designed for elementary through high school students and is hosted at Shenanigans Farm.
Course Topics:
Equine Basics: Explore horse and herd behavior, physical attributes, health, nutrition, and living environment (barn and pasture management).
Equine Professionals: Learn from experienced trainers, veterinarians, and farriers about equine sports, sciences, and veterinary studies.
Equine Arts and Culture: Discover the horse's role in art, history, literature, and culture.
Riding and Horsemanship: Engage in various forms of riding, horsemanship skills, and hands-on learning experiences.
Course Structure:
Balanced Approach: Spend half of each class exploring equine topics on the ground (farm, classroom) and half riding.
Focus on Agriculture: This course is not designed to teach riding but to provide a comprehensive educational experience through horses.
3-Year Program: Students can spend up to six semesters (or three years) with us. One semester in Ag100, one semester in Ag200, two semesters in Ag300, and two semesters in Ag400.
Eligibility:
Oxford Virtual Academy Enrollment: Students should be enrolled in Oxford Virtual Academy either part-time or full-time (elementary, middle, or high school).
Age Requirement: Students must be at least six years old.
Starting Course: We recommend starting with Ag100 if a student does not have previous riding experience.
Course Fees: A $100-course fee applies to part-time OVA students, and a $400-course fee applies to self-pay (non-OVA) students.
For more information, please get in touch with your Oxford Virtual Academy teacher or Shenanigans Farm directly.
AGRIPROJECTS 100
This course is for new or younger students curious about agriculture and animals, with a focus on horses. It is an “on-the-ground” class and does not include riding. Students can take Ag100 for one semester.
In Agriprojects 100, students will learn:
Horse and Barn Safety
Grooming a Horse
Parts of the Horse
Equine Health & Nutrition
Horse Behavior
Parts of Tack & How to Tack
Types & Breeds of Horses
Styles of Riding & Disciplines
Equine Sports & Careers
Students will learn these concepts through teaching, practice, guest equine experts, and various hands-on activities (we will not be riding). No helmet will be needed for this class, and students must wear closed-toe shoes or boots.
This course will last ten weeks (in-person), and students must complete 14 weeks of online learning through OVA.
AGRIPROJECTS 200
For students who have completed Agriprojects 100, Agriprojects 200 reviews the fundamentals learned in Agriprojects 100 and adds riding. Students begin learning to care for and ride a horse on the walk. Students can take Ag200 for one semester.
In Agriprojects 200, students will review and learn:
Horse and Barn Safety
Grooming a Horse
Parts of the Horse
Horse Behavior
Parts of Tack & How to Tack
Mounting & Dismounting
Steering & Halting
Riding at the Walk
Students will review these concepts through teaching, practice, guest equine experts, and various hands-on activities. Students begin riding at the walk. Students must have an ASTM Certified riding helmet (which can be fitted and purchased at a tack store). Students need to wear pants and boots.
AGRIPROJECTS 300
For students who have completed Agriprojects 100 and 200, Agriprojects 300 reviews the riding fundamentals learned in previous courses and adds the element of riding independently at the walk and trot. Students can take Ag300 for two semesters.
In Agriprojects 300, students will review and learn:
Horse and Barn Safety
Grooming a Horse
Tacking a Horse
Riding at the Walk and begin Trotting
Students will review these concepts through teaching, practice, guest equine experts, and various hands-on activities. They will ride at the walk and begin trotting. Students must have an ASTM Certified riding helmet (which can be fitted and purchased at a tack store) and wear pants and boots.
AGRIPROJECTS 400
For students who have completed Agriprojects 100, 200, and 300, Agriprojects 400 reviews the riding fundamentals learned in previous courses and adds the element of riding independently at the walk and trot. Students can take Ag400 for two semesters.
In Agriprojects 400, students will review and learn:
Horse and Barn Safety
Grooming a Horse
Tacking a Horse
Riding at the Walk and Trot independently
Students will review these concepts through teaching, practice, guest equine experts, and various hands-on activities. They will ride at the walk and trot independently. Students must have an ASTM Certified riding helmet (which can be fitted and purchased at a tack store) and wear pants and boots.