Word: horsemanship
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...finding out what he needs to know when he needs it. Certain courses of study have been found best suited and peculiarly adapted to the needs of an army officer; these are given the cadet. The rest of his time is devoted to learning the duties of his profession, horsemanship, marksmanship, drills of the different branches of the service, athletics, and all the other attributes of an efficient, well-trained soldier. Mens sana in corpore sano--a sound mind in a sound body--is West Point's aim. Its whole curriculum is directed toward the accomplishment of that...
Several members of the University R. O. T. C. Field Artillery Unit took part Saturday afternoon in a contest of horsemanship at a gymkana held at the New Riding Club. The entries were made at the invitation of the Club. Horses owned by the R. O. T. C. were used in Saturday's contest, and both men and horses showed to a marked degree the results of the training they have had during the past five months. The members of the R. O. T. C. who took part in the contest were T. Adamowski '22. C. E. Dean...
Much credit is due to Colonel R. C. F. Goetz and to Captain Dick of the Military Science Department for the excellent showing made Saturday. Most of the men who took part had never had any experience in horsemanship before taking the course this fall. Plans are now being made for a horse show and gymkana to be held later in the spring by the University...
...Skill in Horsemanship Prerequisite...
...Within the R. O. T. C. units sufficient skill in horsemanship and equitation will be required before members can become members of teams. This precaution is advisable in view of the mounted confidence which is such a vital necessity for good playing. On the arrival of the first equipment a few mounts now in the mounted detachment, though only poorly suited for team play, will be available for instruction and practice in hitting the ball...