Equine Management: Now What?
Equine management includes safe horse handling, daily stable operations, record keeping, nutrition, vaccination and deworming protocols, and breeding herd management.
The UMass Amherst Equine Science concentration is based on knowledge of basic scientific concepts applied to the equine species and combined with hands-on stable management experience. Students learn the scientific concepts and practical application of the management, nutrition, veterinary care, breeding, and handling of horses through comprehensive coursework and technical training at the UMass Hadley Farm Equine Center. Students work alongside equine health and reproductive specialists to learn herd and health management and the breeding industry including stallion collection, artificial insemination, pregnancy, and foaling.
Who Could I Work For? (Fields and Sample Employers)
Career options for students in the Equine Science concentration include: veterinarian, nutritionist, equine rehabilitation practitioner, chiropractor, equine marketing specialist, breed association professional, equine science teacher, equine-assisted therapy director, and pharmaceutical research/sales.
- Large Animal Care (UVM Morgan Horse Farm)
- Horse Breeding (Trum-Searah Farm, Black Magic Friesian Sporthorses)
- Horse Feed and Dietary Consulting
- Equine Journalism and Photography
- Farm/Animal Welfare Inspection
- Equestrian Riding, Grooming, Training, and Judging (Cater Stables, Cottonwood Creek Ranch (OK), Beechwood Stables, Emerald Hill Farm)
- Tak and Equipment Production and Sales (Smartpak, Hardwick Farmers Co-op, Beval Saddlery)
- Equine Education (Sam & Myra Ross Institute @ Green Chimneys, Brewster, NY)
- Therapeutic Riding Instruction (Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Lovelane Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program)
What Do Employers Look For?
(Source: NACE Job Outlook 2022, Courtesy of the National Association of College and Employers | www.naceweb.org)
Top 10 Things Employers Look for on Your Resume
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical/quantitative skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Communication skills (written)
- Initiative
- Strong work ethic
- Technical skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Detail-oriented
- Leadership
7 Things That Give You an Advantage in the Job Market
- Internship with the organization
- Internship within the industry
- Major
- Leadership position
- General work experience
- Extracurricular activities
- High GPA (3.0 or above)