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Rein in equestrian management.
Keeping and caring for a horse, a staff, a team and all of the pieces and parts that running a horse business entails is no easy feat. So it comes as no surprise that equestrians — regardless of profession — must hold basic business skills for successful careers. That’s equine veterinarians, photographers, stable owners, trainers, equine assisted service providers and more.
Facilities
On-campus equestrian facilities: an optimal learning environment
- Show-quality horses
- Four heated barns with a total of 130 box stalls
- Eight tack rooms
- Two heated indoor arenas
- Lighted outdoor ring
- Outdoor round pen
- Four turnout paddocks
- Two fully equipped, technology-enhanced classrooms
- 40-acre cross-country course
- Six wash stalls
- USEF regulation jumps
- USEF regulation Dressage area
- Student lockers
- Industrial laundry
Few educational institutions can match William Woods University for its on-campus equine facilities that accommodate riding, care and study at all levels and seats. Our classrooms include an extensive video library and viewing equipment, and our dedicated library includes more than 1,000 books on all aspects of the field, from history and physiology to behavior, training, law, and competition. Our horses represent the most popular breeds and are cared for by William Woods students and our full-time, on-site veterinarian.
No matter what you want to do, the William Woods University minor in equine administration prepares you with knowledge to take on a part of the equestrian industry you may have never seen before.
It serves as a great addition if you’re pursuing a degree in equestrian science or equine general studies, or even if you’re interested in another field and may benefit from an understanding of the equestrian industry. The equine management minor is a great way to learn techniques of facility management, event management, equine business practices and a to get in the saddle.
Equine Administration Minor – 20 Credits
The Equine Administration Minor is designed to provide theoretical knowledge and practical experience managing horses and equine facilities. Students can choose from a variety of electives to complete the required hours which may include emphasis on event, stable or horse management.
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 17.00
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EQA 205 | Facility Management Practicum I | 2 |
| EQU 111 | Introduction to the Horse Industry | 3 |
| EQU 118 | Theory Prfrmnc Horse Hlth Mngmt II | 3 |
| EQU 301 | Horse Management Practicum I | 3 |
| EQU 405 | Equine Business Practices | 3 |
| Approved Elective | Any EQA course not currently applied towards minor requirements (or approved program course) |
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| ____ ____ | _________________________________ | 3 |
Required Riding Elective – 3 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EQR 101 | Fundamentals of Horsemanship I | 1 |
| EQR 111 | Introduction to Forward Seat | 1 |
| EQR 112 | Introduction to Saddle Seat | 1 |
| EQR 120 | Fundamentals of Dressage | 1 |
| EQR 121 | Fundamentals of Hunt Seat | 1 |
| EQR 122 | Fundamentals of Saddle Seat | 1 |
| EQR 125 | Fundamentals of Western Seat | 1 |
| EQR 200 | Introductory Project | 1 |
| EQR 214 | Longlining & Driving | 1 |
| EQR 220 | Intermediate Dressage | 1 |
| EQR 221 | Intermediate Hunt Seat | 1 |
| EQR 222 | Intermediate Saddle Seat | 1 |
| EQR 225 | Intermediate Western | 1 |
| EQR 226 | Hunter Under Saddle | 1 |
| EQR 320 | Intermediate/Advanced Dressage | 1 |
| EQR 321 | Intermediate/Advanced Hunt Seat | 1 |
| EQR 322 | Intermediate/Advanced Saddle Seat | 1 |
| EQR 325 | Intermediate/Advanced Western Seat | 1 |
| EQR 327 | Intermediate Jumper | 1 |
| EQR 420 | Advanced Dressage | 1 |
| EQR 421 | Advanced Hunt Seat | 1 |
| EQR 422 | Advanced Saddle Seat | 1 |
| EQR 425 | Advanced Western | 1 |
| EQR 427 | Advanced Jumper | 1 |