Program Description
Students who are preparing for the increasing job opportunities in occupations relating to the raising, breeding and management of horses and for directly related businesses, should consider this curriculum. Some of the specific jobs available include stable manager, groomer, salesperson in a tack store and public relations specialist.
Suggested Courses
Course (Credit Hours):
First Semester
AG 141 Animal Science (4)
AG 142 Animal Nutrition (3)
EQ 151 Horse Production & Management (4)
EQ 161 Western Horsemanship (4)
EQ 253 Horse Health Care (4)
EQ 254 Stable Management (3)
*EQ/AG Electives (1)
Second Semester
AG 232 Forage Crops (3)
EQ 154 Horse Equipment & Facilities (4)
*EQ/AG Electives (1)
* A minimum of two elective hours are required for the Horse Science Technology Certificate. Suggested electives include: (Fall Semester) AG 125, AG 224, AG 225, EQ 158; (Spring Semester) AG 102, AG 225, EQ 109, EQ 120, EQ 159, EQ 220.
Minimum total hours required for degree: 30