Equine Management Training Certificate

This certificate program offers experiential learning in breaking and training horses.

Program Requirements

Total Credits 13

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
EQM101EQM1001	Stable Operations I	1
Focuses on the routine daily care, grooming, feeding, stable sanitation, daily health, and feed records of horses. Prerequisite: EQM or stall facility. (0-10)
EQM102EQM1002	Stable Operations II	1
Builds on EQM1001 and continues focus on the routine daily care, grooming, feeding, stable sanitation, daily health, and feed records of horses. Prerequisite: EQM or stall facility. (0-10)
EQT101EQT1001	Introduction to Horse Training	5
Introduces handling and care of horses. Basics of grooming, hoof care, showing at halter, equitation, and horsemanship will be covered. Prerequisite: EQM Major (1-8)
EQT102EQT1002	Beginning Colt Training	6
Covers an advanced level of horsemanship involving lead changes, turn arounds, and roll backs will be covered. Students that meet minimum skills requirements may continue into specialized areas of riding. Prerequisite: Successful completion of EQT1001 with a "C" grade or better. (0-10)

Electives

Total Credits 17

Choose a minimum of 17 credits of electives courses. There are a total of 30 credits (minimum) required for this certificate.

Elective courses may be taken from any of the following course disciplines: ACC, ABM, AGB, AGE, AGP, AGR, AGY, AME, ASC, AVT, BUS, CIS, DPM, ENG, EQM, EQT, HLT, IMA, MAN, MAR, MAT, MGD, RAM, or WEL. Other courses may be approved by the Academic Advisor for use as elective(s).

Degree & Certificate Options

Equine Science Designation

Associate of Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Equine Business Management

Associate of Applied Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Equine Management

Associate of Applied Science

71.5 Credits

Curriculum

Equine Science Concentration

Associate of General Science

60 Credits

Curriculum

Equine Business Management Certificate

Certificate

30 Credits

Curriculum

Certificate

30 Credits

Curriculum

Degree Descriptions

Associate of Arts Degree (A.A.) and Associate of Science Degree (A.S.)

The AA and the AS degrees are traditional 2-year degrees specifically designed to transfer to 4-year institutions for the purpose of completing a BA or a BS. They are often referred to as university parallel degrees. The general education requirements are what actually permit the degrees to be called Associates or Arts or Science. The difference between the AS and AA is minimal, with the AA permitting math courses and a science course that are not recognized under the AS degree. Read Colorado's Guaranteed Transfer Policy here.

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

The AGS degree is, at times, articulated to transfer to certain 4-year institutions and programs. There is more room for flexibility in this degree. Generally, if a student decides to transfer to a 4-year school to pursue a BA or BS after earning the AGS, they may be short some of the general education requirements.

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

The Associate of Applied Science degree is rarely pursued by a student who intends to transfer to a 4-year school. It is primarily a degree that prepares a student to go directly into the workforce. It is typically a specific technical career that the student who seeks the AAS is seeking. Again, the general education requirements are less rigid with the AAS degree.

Certificate Programs

Certificates are 1-year technical programs that require no general education courses. Auto Tech, Agri-business, and Cosmetology are Certificate programs. English, math, science, etc. are not required to complete a certificate, although some students choose to take preparatory classes that might help them succeed in the program.