The Alfred University Equestrian Studies program is designed to offer students an opportunity to define their own needs and goals and create a career plan that facilitates their achievement. Alfred University offers the opportunity for you to combine an Equestrian minor with one of our existing majors to prepare you for a wide variety of careers.
Equestrian Studies
Supporting your desired career path
The Alfred University Equestrian Studies program is designed to offer students an opportunity to define their own needs and goals and create a career plan that facilitates their achievement. Alfred University offers the opportunity for you to combine an Equestrian minor with one of our existing majors to prepare you for a wide variety of careers.
Major
Minor
Students who are interested in equine studies can select courses to satisfy this skill set and interest. The following courses are required for this minor (9 credits):
- EQUS 100 100-level Riding course (2 credits)
- EQUS 200 Special Topics: Fundamentals of Equine Husbandry
- EQUS 220 History of the Horse
- EQUS 300 Special Topics: Equine Behavior
Plus, a minimum of six (6) credit hours from among the following courses:
- EQUS 100 Additional 100-level riding courses
- EQUS 211 Methods of Coaching and Teaching the Equestrian
- EQUS 218 Judging Horse Shows
- EQUS 300 Special Topics: Advanced Equine Husbandry
- EQUS 450 Independent Study
Examples of courses of study including the Equestrian Studies minor:
- A combination of Equestrian Studies with a major in Education might enable a student to provide lessons, work for an institution with a riding program, or coach an equestrian team.
- Students who choose to combine English and Equestrian Studies might work towards a career in journalism and communications in the equine industry.
- Students focused on a career in veterinary medicine find that combining Equestrian Studies with a major in Biology helps to prepare them the process of applying for veterinary school.
- Some students who are interested in careers in engineering or art and design take equestrian classes simply because it's a wonderful way to take advantage of all Alfred University has to offer, and because they want to stay involved with horses no matter what their career.
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