Equestrian Science Minor - 21 Credits
The Equestrian Science Minor starts with a foundation of theoretical and practical horse management and a broad knowledge of the equine industry. Students can then focus on teaching, riding and training or horse management through elective options, or choose a more broad based approach to suit their career goals.
Minor Requirements
Core Credits: 11.00
| 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 |
Required Upper Level Electives - 6 Credits
(choose from the following options)
| EQA 300 | Independent Study | 3 |
| EQA 312 | Equestrian Communication | 3 |
| EQA 320 | Equine Event Management | 3 |
| EQA 390 | Internship I | 3 |
| EQA 395 | Facility Management Practicum II | 3 |
| EQA 400 | Advanced Projects | 3 |
| EQA 451 | Internship II | 3 |
| EQA 452 | Internship III | 6 |
| EQS 300 | Independent Study | 3 |
| EQS 304 | Theory Equine Behav & Train Methods | 3 |
| EQS 306 | Practical Equine Anatomy & Conditng | 3 |
| EQS 311 | Tack Construction & Repair | 1 |
| EQS 320 | Origins of Modern Riding | 3 |
| EQS 328 | Equine Evaluation | 3 |
| EQS 330 | Dressage Issues | 2 |
| EQS 331 | Hunter/Jumper Issues | 2 |
| EQS 332 | Saddle Seat Issues | 2 |
| EQS 333 | History of Breedsand Bloodlines | 3 |
| EQS 335 | Western Issues | 2 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| EQS 376 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| EQS 380 | Bits and Bridles: History, mechanics and regulations | 3 |
| EQS 390 | Internship I | 3 |
| EQS 400 | Advanced Projects | 3 |
| EQS 404 | Veterinary Medicine & Reproduction | 3 |
| EQS 412 | Advanced Teaching Practicum | 2 |
| EQS 416 | Veterinary Techniques Practicum | 3 |
| EQS 417 | Veterinary Techniques Practicum Lab | 0 |
| EQS 451 | Internship II | 3 |
| EQS 452 | Internship III | 6 |
| EQU 327 | Conflicts & Contrvs Equine Indstry | 3 |
| EQU 391* | Horse Management Practicum II | 4 |
| EQU 401 | EQS Supervision and Leadership | 2 |
| EQU 402 | Equestrian Leadership Strategies | 3 |
| EQU 403 | Equestrian Senior Seminar | 3 |
| EQU 405 | Equine Business Practices | 3 |
| EQU 410 | Applied Digital Media for the Equine Industry | 3 |
| EQU 415 | Equestrian Senior Portfolio | 1 |
Required Riding Electives - 4 Credits
(choose from the following options)