Equine Science - Horse Management and Training
Horse Management and Training curriculum focus on the specific needs of the student, whether that is to work for a top trainer or manage a horse training business as a sole proprietor. Students may pursue a certificate then if they chose migrate to an AAS degree as all courses in the certificate apply toward the AAS. Some of the careers available to graduates include Horse Trainer/Riding Instructor, Farm/Ranch Manager, Veterinary Technician, Bloodstock Agent, Extension Horse Specialist, and Pedigree Analyst.
Upon completion of the Level 1 Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Identify the major horse breeds and describe their characteristics.
- Describe ideal, correct, and incorrect movement in performance horses.
- Demonstrate correct and safe handling of horses.
- Demonstrate a balanced seat and posture in all gaits
- Recognize behavioral patterns and adapt training methods accordingly to individual horses.
This degree is completed completely face-to-face. The program is designed to take three semesters to complete and is comprised of the following suggested pathway or course of study.
Certificate Requirements
| First Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGEQ 1411 | EQUINE SCIENCE I (HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1401 | EQUINE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING I | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1205 | EQUINE ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT | 2 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1319 | HORSEMANSHIP I | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 1300 | ENGLISH EQUITATION I | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 1370 | LOCAL NEEDS - PRINCIPLES OF RANCH HORSE RIDING I | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGEQ 2310 | EQUINE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2311 | EQUINE SCIENCE II (ADVANCED HORSE PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT) | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2401 | EQUINE BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING II | 4 credit hours |
| AGEQ 1315 | HORSE EVALUATION I | 3 credit hours |
| AGRI 2303 | AGRICULTURAL CONSTRUCTION I | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGRI 2301 | AGRICULTURAL POWER UNITS | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 | |
| Third Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| AGAH 1372 | AGRICULTURAL SPANISH | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2339 | HORSEMANSHIP II | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 2359 | ENGLISH EQUITATION II | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 1371 | LOCAL NEEDS - PRINCIPLES OF RANCH HORSE RIDING II | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 2370 | LOCAL NEEDS - REINING | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 2371 | LOCAL NEEDS - ADVANCED RANCH HORSE RIDING | 3 credit hours |
| OR | ||
| AGEQ 2372 | LOCAL NEEDS-ADVANCED REINING | 3 credit hours |
| AGEQ 2386 | INTERNSHIP - EQUINE SCIENCE | 3 credit hours |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 | |
Total Credit Hours: 41
Capstone Requirement: AGEQ 2386 Internship - Equestrian/Equine Studies is the capstone requirement and may not be substituted. It should be taken the last semester before graduation.
