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Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies | | Graduates from this program can explore a variety of career opportunities, depending on their areas of interest. The Equine Studies bachelors degree program is designed for students who are passionate about working with and learning about horses and who want the flexibility to pursue a variety of careers in the larger equine industry. In addition to the traditional careers (barn manager, assistant trainer, or riding instructor), the many opportunities for employment are limited only by graduates imaginations and interests. Providing a solid foundation of business skills and equine knowledge, this program prepares students for success in whatever path they choose to follow.
The core Equine Studies program is a combination of theory and hands-on experience working with horses and clients. Specific equine topics include equine anatomy and disorders; nutrition; genetics and reproduction; training (both beginning and advanced); riding instruction techniques, equine massage, tack selection and fit; therapeutic riding, farrier practices, and equitation. Independent study and internships are encouraged and facilitated.
Students with a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies will be able to:
- Demonstrate fundamentals of equine care and facility management by utilizing knowledge to satisfactorily complete a predetermined set of skills with a minimum of 80% success
- Assess, critique, devise, and implement plans for using both teaching and training techniques, including their application in hands-on lab settings
- Recognize, examine, and implement fundamental business theories and practices, including bookkeeping and accounting systems, legal guidelines, and marketing objectives and strategies
- Demonstrate their understanding of issues in the equine industry, eventually presenting their appraisal of and recommendations about a defined area of the industry
- Review, examine, and draw conclusions about scientific theories concerning equine health, behavior, and care
Equine Studies students must provide or arrange for their own transportation to an from the equine facility, which is located seven miles from campus. The program does encourage students to carpool whenever possible.
The minimum number of credits required for the degree is 122.
First Year | Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | BIO 2320 - Zoology | 4 | CHE 1020 - Introduction to Chemistry | 4 | | EQS 1011 - Introduction to Equine Studies I | 2 | EQS 1012 - Introduction to Equine Studies II | 2 | | EQS 2025 - Equitation* | 1 | EQS 2025 - Equitation* | 1 | | EQS 1031 Stable Management I | 2 | EQS 1032 Stable Management II | 2 | | ENG 10XX English | 3 | LAH 1050 - Introduction to Soils | 4 | | Select one: | | VET 1020 - Animal Anatomy & Physiology | 4 | | MAT 1210 - Principles of Mathematics | 3 | | 17 | | MAT 1221 Finite Mathematics | 3 | | | Optional:
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| EQS 1220 - Horse Judging
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| | | 15-16 | | | | | | Summer Course (optional) | | | | | EQS 2801 Summer Internship | 0 |
Second Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | ACC 1020 - Survey of Accounting | 3 | AGR 1030 - Animal Reproduction & Genetics | 3 | | AGR 2040 - Forage Production | 3 | AGR 2030 - Animal Nutrition | 4 | | BUS 2210 - Small Business Management | 3 | ENG 2080 - Technical Communication | 3 | | EQS 2011 - Equine Training I | 3 | EQS 2025 - Equitation* | 1 | | EQS 2020 - Farrier Care & Lameness | 2 | ELE XXXX - AH/SS elective | 3 | | EQS 2802 Internship Review (optional) | 1 | | | | Select one: | | Select one: | | | AGR 1050 Livestock Production | 3 | CIS 1050 - Introduction to Spreadsheets | 1 | | EQS 2041 Equine Massage I | 3 | CIS 1080 - Intro to Spreadsheets/Database Mgmnt | 2 | | Optional: | | | 15-16 | | EQS 1220 - Horse Judging | 1 | | | | | 17-18 | | |
Third Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | BUS 2260 - Principles of Financial Mgmnt | 3 | ACC 1010 - Computerized Accounting | 3 | | EQS 2025 - Equitation* | 1 | BUS 2410 - Human Resource Management | 3 | | EQS 3031 - Riding Instruction I | 3 | EQS 3012 - Equine Training II | 3 | | ELE 3XXX - Upper level AH/SS elective | 3 | EQS 3032 - Riding Instruction II | 3 | | PSY 1010 Introduction to Psychology | 3 | Select one: | | | Optional: | | MAT 1221 Finite Mathematics | 3 | | EQS 1220 Horse Judging | 1 | MAT 2021 Statistics | 3 | | EQS 3042 Equine Massage II | 3 | | 15 | | | 13-17 | | |
Fourth Year
| Fall Semester | Credits | Spring Semester | Credits | | CIS 1151 - Website Design | 3 | BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing | 3 | | ENG 1070 Effective Speaking | 3 | EQS 4110 Equine Health & Diseases | 3-4 | | EQS 4010 Law/Equine Professional | 3 | EQS 4120 Therapeutic Programs | 2 | | ELE XXXX AH/SS elective | 3 | EQS 4610 Senior Seminar | 3 | | ELE XXXX - Elective | 3 | ELE XXXX AH/SS elective | 3 | | Optional: | | Optional: | | | EQS 1220 - Horse Judging | 1 | EQS 2025 Equitation* | 1 | | EQS 2025 Equitation* | 1 | | 15-16 | | | 15-17 | | |
***Students must complete a minimum of four semesters of EQS 2025, two in the freshman year, unless the department approves an alternate schedule.
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