Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0042
Organization's ID:
072048
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
120 Hours (4 Weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Equestrian Studies
Description

Objective:

The National Horse Patrol Program’s (NHPP) mission is to support USBP operations to disrupt and degrade TCOs and to assist migrants in distress in difficult-to-reach locations. NHPP provides the capability to conduct targeted enforcement operations in areas where the extreme nature of terrain features or environmental concerns prohibit vehicular deployment.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for grooming a horse
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for bridling a horse
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for mounting and dismounting a horse
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for controlling a horse’s movements
  • Demonstrate the proper preventive care procedures
  • Define the common conditions and treatments for a horse
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for preparing a horse for transport
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for mucking stalls
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for mucking stalls
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for mucking stalls
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for cleaning and maintaining tack
  • Demonstrate the ability to perform Horse Patrol field operations
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for saddling a horse
  • Describe the history and purpose of the Horse Patrol
  • Define the physical makeup and characteristics of a horse
  • Define horse behaviors as they relate to horse safety
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for feeding a horse
  • Demonstrate the ability to ride bareback
  • Demonstrate the proper procedures for catching and haltering a horse

General Topics:

  • History of CBP Horse Patrol
  • Physical characteristics of a horse
  • Horse Behavior
  • Horse safety
  • Horse feeding
  • Riding bareback
  • Catching and haltering
  • Grooming, saddling, and bridling
  • Mounting and dismounting
  • Controlling a horse
  • Caring for a horse
  • Transporting horses
  • Mucking stalls, Conduct Horse Patrol field operations
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Tack Up Inspection; Riding Practical Evaluation

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials