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

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
EQU 111Introduction to the Horse Industry

3
EQU 117Theory of Performance Hrs Hlth Mgmt

3
EQU 118Theory Prfrmnc Horse Hlth Mngmt II

3
EQU 201Horse Management Practicum I

3

Required Upper Level Electives - 6 Credits

(choose from the following options)
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
EQA 300Independent Study

3
EQA 312Equestrian Communication

3
EQA 320Equine Event Management

3
EQA 390Internship I

3
EQA 395Facility Management Practicum II

3
EQA 400Advanced Projects

3
EQA 451Internship II

3
EQA 452Internship III

6
EQS 300Independent Study

3
EQS 304Theory Equine Behav & Train Methods

3
EQS 306Practical Equine Anatomy & Conditng

3
EQS 311Tack Construction & Repair

1
EQS 320Origins of Modern Riding

3
EQS 328Equine Evaluation

3
EQS 330Dressage Issues

2
EQS 331Hunter/Jumper Issues

2
EQS 332Saddle Seat Issues

2
EQS 333History of Breedsand Bloodlines

3
EQS 335Western Issues

2
EQS 340Teaching Techniques III-Dressage

2
EQS 341Teaching Techniques III-Hunter/Jump

2
EQS 342Teaching Techniques III-Saddle Seat

2
EQS 345Teaching Techniques III-Western

2
EQS 351Teaching Techniques IV-Dressage

2
EQS 352Teaching Techniques IV-Hunter/Jumpr

2
EQS 353Teaching Techniques IV-Saddle Seat

2
EQS 355Teaching Techniques IV-Western

2
EQS 376Equine Anatomy and Physiology

3
EQS 380Bits and Bridles: History, mechanics and regulations

3
EQS 390Internship I

3
EQS 400Advanced Projects

3
EQS 404Veterinary Medicine & Reproduction

3
EQS 412Advanced Teaching Practicum

2
EQS 416Veterinary Techniques Practicum

3
EQS 417Veterinary Techniques Practicum Lab

0
EQS 451Internship II

3
EQS 452Internship III

6
EQU 327Conflicts & Contrvs Equine Indstry

3
EQU 391Horse Management Practicum II

4
EQU 401EQS Supervision and Leadership

2
EQU 402Equestrian Leadership Strategies

3
EQU 403Equestrian Senior Seminar

3
EQU 405Equine Business Practices

3
EQU 410Applied Digital Media for the Equine Industry

3
EQU 415Equestrian Senior Portfolio

1

Required Riding Electives - 4 Credits

(choose from the following options)
Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
EQR 101Fundamentals of Horsemanship I

1
EQR 111Introduction to Forward Seat

1
EQR 112Introduction to Saddle Seat

1
EQR 120Fundamentals of Dressage

1
EQR 121Fundamentals of Hunt Seat

1
EQR 122Fundamentals of Saddle Seat

1
EQR 125Fundamentals of Western Seat

1
EQR 200Introductory Project

1
EQR 214Longlining & Driving

1
EQR 220Intermediate Dressage

1
EQR 221Intermediate Hunt Seat

1
EQR 222Intermediate Saddle Seat

1
EQR 225Intermediate Western

1
EQR 226Hunter Under Saddle

1
EQR 320Intermediate/Advanced Dressage

1
EQR 321Intermediate/Advanced Hunt Seat

1
EQR 322Intermediate/Advanced Saddle Seat

1
EQR 325Intermediate/Advanced Western Seat

1
EQR 327Intermediate Jumper

1
EQR 420Advanced Dressage

1
EQR 421Advanced Hunt Seat

1
EQR 422Advanced Saddle Seat

1
EQR 425Advanced Western

1
EQR 427Advanced Jumper

1
EQS 200Introductory Projects

2
EQS 205Survey of Saddle Seat Training Meth

1
EQS 212Theory of Teaching Techniques I

3
EQS 230Teaching Techniques II-Dressage

2
EQS 231Teaching Techniques II-Hunter/Jumpr

2
EQS 232Teaching Techniques II-Saddle Seat

2
EQS 235Teaching Techniques II-Western

2
EQU 211Survey of Equine-Assisted Services

3
EQU 221Stable Management

3