My Horse University and eXtension’s HorseQuest welcome you to this live Webcast.

College and HorsesMAKING THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR FUTURE!

Dr. Kathy AndersonUniversity of Nebraska

Meet our presenter:

Dr. Kathy AndersonExtension Horse SpecialistUniversity of Nebraska

Helene McKernanPenn State University

Question facilitator:

College Shopping• Why?• What want to get out of it?• Where?

Why a College Degree to Work in the Horse Industry?

Why?• Future plans• Earning potential• Employment

opportunities

Equine Careers• Full-time• Supplementary• Hobby

Traditional Full-Time• Trainer• Instructor• Veterinarian• Farrier

Supportive• Education• Feed companies• Extension• Pharmaceuticals

Part-Time/Supplemental• Breeder• Hobby• Competition

Purpose of a College Education• To live a full, more meaningful life by

understanding the world in which you live• Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to

obtain and maintain a meaningful career

Interest in Horses Influence Key Decisions on Future?

Degree Type Options• Equine concentrated degree– Equine Science Degree– Animal Science, Equine Option– Courses within Animal Science Degree

• Supportive equine courses– Various majors– Some equine-specific courses

Degree Type• Associates Degree– 2-year school– Limitations

• Bachelors Degree– 4-year school

• Advanced Degree– MS– PhD– DVM

Educational Path to Current Career

4-Year vs. 2-Year School• 2-Year school– Community college– Technical school

• Specific career, trade• Terminal degree?• 2+2 program– Transfer to a 4-year school?

• Limitations• Terminal degree?

4-Year vs. 2-Year School• 4-Year school– Bachelors degree– Broad background– Various potential careers– Advance degree option– Flexibility

Sample 4-Year Schools• California State University-Fresno

– BS Animal Science—Equine Option• Midway College

– BS Equine Studies– BS Equine Business Administration

• University of Arizona– Race Track Industry Program

• University of Louisville– Equine Industry Program comes with AACSB acc. BS in Business

Management• University of Maryland

– Equine Business Management

Sample 4-Year Schools• West Texas A & M University• William Woods University

– BS Equestrian Science– BS Equine Administration

• University of Georgia– BS Equine Science

• Oregon State University– Equine Science

• University of Minnesota– Equine Science Minor

• University of Nebraska– BS Animal Science

• Equine Science Option

Sample 2- or 4-Year Schools• Cazenova College, NY– BS Equine Business– AS in Horsemanship, Stable Farm Management

• Centenary College, NJ– BS Equine Sciences (Riding and Training, Bus.

Management, Communication for Equine, Equine Science)

– AS Equine Studies

Sample 2- or 4-Year Schools• Johnson and Wales University, RI– AS and BS in Equine Studies and Equine Business

Management• Michigan State University• Mount Idea College, MA– AS and BS in riding, training, business and instruction

options• Sul Ross State University, TX– BS Equine Science– AS Vet Tech or Farrier

Sample 2-Year Schools• Laramie County Community College, WY– AS in Equine Science, Business, and Management

and Training• Northwest College, WY– AS in English and Western Riding, Farrier, and

Equine Business• Ohio University, Southern Campus– AAS in Equine Studies

Sample 1-Year or Less Schools• Oklahoma Horse Shoeing School– Basic through Professional Blacksmith

• North Central Texas College– Equine Breeding Farm Management

Types of Courses Offered• Lecture– Management– Nutrition– Reproduction

• “Hands-on”– Equitation– Reproduction– Farrier Science

Co-Curricular Opportunities• Equestrian Team• Horse Judging Team• Rodeo Club/Team• Horseman’s Association• Polo

Equestrian Team• Selection process• Cost• Time commitment• Roster maximum• NCAA vs. ICHSA??

Equestrian Team• Team and/or Individual– Regional Championship– Zone Championship– Nationals

Horse Judging Teams• Spring– APHA Contest– NACTA Contest

• Fall– Quarter Horse

Congress– AQHA World Show– NRHA Reining

Contest?

College Rodeo• Regional competition• National competition• Funding?• Scholarships?• Training?

Other Things to Research• Facilities?• Can you board your own horse?• Distance from home?• Scholarship opportunities?

Economics• Tuition– In-state– Out-of-state– Waivers

• Lab fees?– $80-$250+– UNL Equitation courses• $80-$100

Other Factors to Consider• Faculty–Area of interest–Area of specialty– Industry reputation–Participation in the

industry– Experience

4-Year BS Degree?• Departmental requirements• Natural Sciences• Math & Analytical Skills• Communications• Humanities and Social Science• Experiential Learning• Free Electives

Potential Equine Courses• Courses– Equitation– Evaluation and Judging– Introductory Horse course

Potential Equine Course Examples• Equine Nutrition• Equine Reproduction• Horse Management• Horse Management

Practicums• Horse Industry Study

tour

Experiential Learning• Research Experience• Teaching Experience– Undergraduate teaching assistants– Equitation courses

Experiential Learning• Extension Experience– 4-H Horse Project Internship– Others

• Internship and Industry Experience– Kentucky Equine

Management Internship– AQHA Marketing Internship– APHA Performance

Department– Horse Trainer– Breeding farm– Nutrition company

How Can I Use My Animal Science Equine Courses?

• Animal Science Major• Minor in Animal Science– 18 hours Animal Science– 6 credits at 3400 level or above

• Free electives

What are the Opportunities?

WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR DEGREE?

Degree: Equine-Related Agribusiness• Major with emphasis

in:– Business– Economics– Computer science– Communications

• Animal Science and general education

Positions: Equine-Related Agribusiness• Drug and

pharmaceutical– Management– Sales

• Bloodstock companies– Pedigree evaluation– Buyers– Technical Service

• Equine breed registries

• Finance

• AI organizations• Feed companies• Public relations• Computerized

management systems

• Insurance• Publications

Degree: Equine-Related Masters in Business Administration

• Courses in business and economics• Equine and/or agriculture related

Positions: Equine-Related Masters in Business Administration

• Middle and upper management positions in Agribusiness

• Law school• CPA• IRS auditor for horse

farms

Degree: Equine Production and Management Focus

Positions• Extension• Breed association– Youth– Event coordinator– Public relations

• Therapeutic riding specialist

• Trainer/manager• Course designer• Equitation instructor

• Government– Event coordinator– Brand inspector– Parks inspector

• Marketing– Auctions– Analyst

• International• Insurance• Education

Position: Breeding Farm Manager• Degree with courses in:– Equine Science– Animal Science– Business– Economics– Communication– Computer Science

Degree: Science Concentration—Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Positions• B.S. Degree– Research assistant

• University, company

– Veterinary assistant– Sales

• DVM– Private practice– U.S. Government– Consulting– University (research, teaching, Extension)– International

Degree: Graduate School (M.S./Ph.D.)• B average with

emphasis on science-related courses

• Positions– Research– Training– Extension– Nutritionist– Stallion analyst

• Positions– Reproduction

specialist AI, embryo transfer Semen

preservation

– Management systems

– Computer management

Colorado State UniversityEquine Sciences Program

Job Placement

Ag BusinessProfessional StudyAnimal ProductionMisc.Education

Flexibility is Key to Success!

• Keep all options open!

• Do your homework and find a school that meets YOUR needs!

Information Sources

• www.horseschools.com• Web site listing

numerous 2- and 4-year schools with horse-related programs

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