Equine

Students enrolled in this program show an interest in the organizational, managerial, and commercial aspects of the equine industry, as well as students interested in advanced performance horse care, equine reproduction, instruction and stable management.

The variety of courses focusing on business management provides students with the skills and knowledge to pursue either a hands-on or support sector position in the equine industry, pursue a career in business or pursue an advanced degree.

Program Learning Outcomes:  

• Students should be able to understand the terminology associated with the western horse. This includes but is not limited to common names of equine body parts, common names of tack, and commonly accepted horse training terminology.
• Students will be able to understand normal horse health, body condition, normal vital signs, common unsoundness, common illness, normal preventative healthcare and nutrition. This includes the procedure for feeding appropriate volumes of forage, concentrates and water required by the horse.
• Students will be able to understand common industry-accepted equine reproduction techniques, practices, and terminology.
• The student will be able to understand basic and common equine business practices, including but not limited to creating a business plan, creating a marketing plan, creating cover letters and resumes, and understanding the economic impact of the horse industry in the United States and World Wide.
• Students will properly communicate the above terminology and skills professionally.