Equestrian Science B.S.

Academic Division - Equestrian Studies Division

The major in Equestrian Science is designed specifically for those students who intend to pursue careers in the equine industry as instructors, trainers, equine managers, and riders. Students are exposed to a broad range of equestrian experiences that are both practical and theoretical.

*All Applied Riding (EQR) courses may be repeated
Proficiency: Students must pass a proficiency examination

The four riding concentrations are

1. Dressage
2. Hunter/Jumper
3. Saddle Seat
4. Western
Equestrian Science majors must select one of the four as their primary concentration, and complete the eight-credit applied riding requirement with:
3 credits in their primary concentration
1 credit in each of two other concentrations
3 credits in any concentration.

*A maximum of 57 hours of EQA, EQR, EQS & EQU credit may be applied toward the 122 hours needed for graduation.

Course List - Total Hours: 50

Course# Course Title Hours
BUS206 Entrepreneurship    3
EQS201 Anatomy, Movement, & Farrier Methods    3
EQS212 Theory of Teaching Techniques I    3
EQS302 Theory of Equine Nutrition    3
EQS346 Equine Buying and Selling    3
EQS391 Horse Management Practicum    4
EQS404 Veterinary Medicine and Reproduction    3
EQS405 Stable Management    3
EQS411 Teaching Techniques Seminar    2
EQU112 Equine Care    3
EQU113 Equine Health and First Aid    3
EQU201 Techniques of Horse Management    2

 

Required Electives

Elective Hours
Applied Riding   8
Teaching Techniques II   1
Teaching Techniques III   2
Issues of Riding   2
Teaching Techniques IV   2

Concentrations

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6
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6