Equine Industries

Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

Contact: Suzanne Mente
Program Coordinator
Office: Hadley Farm
Phone: 549-3250

The Equine Industries program is intended to prepare individuals for a wide variety of jobs in the management, breeding, and care of horses. The University maintains a large herd of horses which gives students hands-on experiences in all aspects of the program including riding and horse training. Emphasis is also placed on developing and understanding the business and financial aspects of the industry.

Course of Study

First Semester	Credits
*ANIML SCI 102 Equine Skills I	4
ANIML SCI 150-154 - Equitation (Optional; level by testing; $475 fee)	1
*ANIML SCI 220 Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals	4
CHEM 102 General Chemistry	3
ENGLISH 120 English Composition	3
Total	14-15

Second Semester	Credits
*ANIML SCI 141 Handling Horses	2
ANIML SCI 150-154 - Equitation (Optional; level by testing; $475 fee)	1
ANIML SCI 241 Special Problems in Training the Horse (Optional)	3
*ANIML SCI 247 Horse Breeding, Types, and Selection	1
BIOLOGY 102 Introductory Animal Biology	4
RES-ECON 140 Managing Your Own Business	3
RES-ECON 141 Consumer Marketing for Horticulture	2
Total	14-15

June through August	Credits
*ANIML SCI 198 Internship	2-3

Third Semester	Credits
ANIML SCI 150-154 - Equitation (Optional; level by testing; $475 fee)	1
ANIML SCI 332 Basic Nutrition and Feeding	4
ANIML SCI 344 Theories and Methodsof Instruction (Optional)	3
ANIML SCI 360 Animal Care and Welfare	3
*ANIML SCI 459 Horse Management	4
Math by placement exam	2-3
Total	13-18

Fourth Semester	Credits
ANIML SCI 150-154 - Equitation (Optional; level by testing; $475 fee)	1
ANIMLSCI 241 Special Problems in Training the Horse	3
ANIMLSCI 298 Treatment Practicum	1
*ANIMLSCI 397A Horse Breeding	1
ANIML SCI 442 Practice Teaching Equitation (Optional)	3
ANIMLSCI 445 Equine Stud Farm Management	3
*ANIML SCI 497A Equine Diseases and Health Management	3
Total	12-15

Total: 60-66 credits

* A grade of C or better must be earned in these courses.