Equestrian Science BS
Equestrian Science - 70 Credits
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.
Major Requirements
Core Credits: 46.00
| EQS 212 | Theory of Teaching Techniques I | 3 |
| EQS 306 | Practical Equine Anatomy & Conditng | 3 |
| EQS 328 | Equine Evaluation | 3 |
| EQS 404 | Veterinary Medicine & Reproduction | 3 |
| EQU 101 | Equestrian First Year Seminar | 1 |
| EQU 111 | Introduction to the Horse Industry | 3 |
| EQU 117 | Theory of Performance Hrs Hlth Mgmt | 3 |
| EQU 118 | Theory Prfrmnc Horse Hlth Mngmt II | 3 |
| EQU 201* | Horse Management Practicum I | 3 |
| EQU 202 | Foundations of Equestrian Teaching and Learning | 2 |
| EQU 206 | Introduction to Equine Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EQU 221 | Stable Management | 3 |
| EQU 391* | Horse Management Practicum II | 4 |
| EQU 403 | Equestrian Senior Seminar | 3 |
| EQU 405 | Equine Business Practices | 3 |
| EQU 415 | Equestrian Senior Portfolio | 1 |
| EXS 104 | First Aid and CPR | 2 |
*Required grade of C or higher to satisfy major requirements. (EQU201 & EQU391 must be taken before student accumulates 90 Credit hours/Senior Standing.)
**Teaching Tech II - 2 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| EQS 230 | Teaching Techniques II-Dressage | 2 |
| EQS 231 | Teaching Techniques II-Hunter/Jumpr | 2 |
| EQS 232 | Teaching Techniques II-Saddle Seat | 2 |
| EQS 235 | Teaching Techniques II-Western | 2 |
**All Students must have a current Red-Cross or American Heart Association certification in Adult CPR and First Aid – not to expire prior to class completion.
**Teaching Tech III - 2 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| EQS 340 | Teaching Techniques III-Dressage | 2 |
| EQS 341 | Teaching Techniques III-Hunter/Jump | 2 |
| EQS 342 | Teaching Techniques III-Saddle Seat | 2 |
| EQS 345 | Teaching Techniques III-Western | 2 |
**All Students must have a current Red-Cross or American Heart Association certification in Adult CPR and First Aid – not to expire prior to class completion.
**Teaching Tech IV - 2 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| EQS 351 | Teaching Techniques IV-Dressage | 2 |
| EQS 352 | Teaching Techniques IV-Hunter/Jumpr | 2 |
| EQS 353 | Teaching Techniques IV-Saddle Seat | 2 |
| EQS 355 | Teaching Techniques IV-Western | 2 |
**All Students must have a current Red-Cross or American Heart Association certification in Adult CPR and First Aid – not to expire prior to class completion.
Issues of Riding - 2 Credits
(choose from the following options)
Applied or Practicum Electives - 13 Credits
(Must complete at least 8 Applied Riding Credits)
| EQA 205 | Facility Management Practicum I | 2 |
| EQA 395 | Facility Management Practicum II | 3 |
| EQS 208 | Survey of Groundwork Techniques | 2 |
| EQS 209 | Survey of Groundwork Techniques Lab | 0 |
| EQS 311 | Tack Construction & Repair | 1 |
| EQS 412 | Advanced Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| EQS 416 | Veterinary Techniques Practicum | 3 |
| EQS 417 | Veterinary Techniques Practicum Lab | 0 |
| EQU 401 | EQS Supervision and Leadership | 2 |
| EQU 410 | Applied Digital Media for the Equine Industry | 3 |
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Equestrian General Elective - 3 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| ART 258 | Equine Photography | 3 |
| EQA 312 | Equestrian Communication | 3 |
| EQA 320 | Equine Event Management | 3 |
| EQS 205 | Survey of Saddle Seat Training Meth | 1 |
| EQS 304 | Theory Equine Behav & Train Methods | 3 |
| EQS 320 | Origins of Modern Riding | 3 |
| EQS 333 | History of Breedsand Bloodlines | 3 |
| EQS 376 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| EQS 380 | Bits and Bridles: History, mechanics and regulations | 3 |
| EQU 211 | Survey of Equine-Assisted Services | 3 |
| EQU 327 | Conflicts & Contrvs Equine Indstry | 3 |
| EQU 402 | Equestrian Leadership Strategies | 3 |