Equine Minors

The equine minors are designed for students who may wish to enhance their marketability or further their personal interests by adding equine studies to their primary major. While concentrating in fields such as business, the sciences, liberal arts or pre-health professions, the minor prepares the student in important concepts and terminology unique to the equine industry. Students may pursue occupations in equine-related businesses, laboratories and pharmaceutical and feed companies or continue further educational opportunities in graduate and/or professional degrees such as veterinary medicine.

Three minors are offered: equine management, equine training, and teaching (riding).

Dual Minors

Although it is unlikely that a student will have time to complete a major and two of the minors listed above, the core course of EQS 110 may be applied to more than one minor from this department. For example, this would allow a student to indicate an education in equine management, equine training, or teaching (riding) to strengthening her or his application to a future employer or career choice.

Minoring Within the Equine Studies Major

Students majoring in equine studies will not be eligible to have a minor within the department. Students who want to show a broad educational background in equine studies should complete both the equine management and equine teaching and training concentrations.