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Equine Production & Management Certificate

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Program Description

Students receive training in all areas of equine management, as well as, training in economic theories associated with profitable management of breeding farms and horse ranches. Students are exposed to various situations encompassing theory and hands-on experience in the field of agriculture. Program content and competencies are reviewed and endorsed by an equine advisory committee comprised of leaders in the equine industry and agri-business.

Students who graduate with a certificate in equine production and management will be trained to enter a wide range of career opportunities including: sales or equine and animal health products; breeding farm and stable management; and riding instruction.

Degree

Certificate Level 1

CIP Code

01.0307

Program Requirements

First Semester

Course Number

Title

Credits

AGEQ 1301

Equine Behavior and Training I

3

AGEQ 1311

Equine Science I (8 week)

3

AGEQ 2311

Equine Science II (8 week)

3

AGRI 1309

Computers in Agriculture

3

Sub-Total Credits

12

Second Semester

Course Number

Title

Credits

AGEQ 2386

Internship, Equestrian/Equine Studies, Horse Management and Training

3

AGEQ1305

Equine Enterprise Management (8 week)

3

AGEQ 2310

Equine Business Management (8 week)

3

AGEQ 1315

Horse Evaluation I

3

Sub-Total Credits

12

Total Credits

24