Program Overview

Major in Equine Science

The Equine Science major provides students with an industry-oriented, science-based education that prepares them for careers in a growing equine industry or one of the many industries associated with equine production. The curriculum focuses on in-depth scientific knowledge of equine physiology and function and how to relate those scientific principles to the industry. Equine Science majors develop a broad understanding of the horse as it relates to business, recreational, and production aspects of the industry through selection of specialized courses to enhance their technical, practical, and business skills.

Learning Objectives

Successful students will be able to:

• Describe the role of horses in our global society.
• Discuss biological principles and apply these principles into equine management systems.
• Identify business/economic principles and their application to equine enterprises.
• Critically evaluate equine industry issues.
• Apply problem-solving and leadership skills that enhance professional success.

Potential Occupations

• Management of equine production systems such as breeding farms and ranches
• Sales representatives for feed companies, pharmaceutical firms, and equine industry service organizations
• Employment with organizational groups/associations such as breed organizations and clientele groups
• Hosting and planning equine events such as horse shows and competitions
• Cooperative extension agents and other educational positions
• Enrollment in graduate and professional schools

Advising

All Animal Science and Equine Science majors must meet with an Academic Success Coordinator to receive an advising code and register for classes.

Effective Fall 2024

• A minimum grade of "C-" (1.667) is required for each of the ANEQ courses which are required to complete the major.
• A maximum of five credits is allowed for ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, and ANEQ 364.
• A maximum of twelve credits is allowed for any combination of the following: ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, ANEQ 364, ANEQ 384, ANEQ 487B, ANEQ 495, and ANEQ 496.

Program Requirements

Freshman

• ANEQ 102: Introduction to Equine Science (4 credits)
• ANEQ 115: Applied Equine Behavior (2 credits)
• ANEQ 193: Student Seminar--Exploring Student Success (1 credit)
• ANEQ 292: Equine Industry Seminar (1 credit)
• CO 150: College Composition (GT-CO2) (3 credits)
• LIFE 102: Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) (4 credits)
• Select one course from the following: ANEQ 105, BMS 305
• Select one course from the following: AREC 230, BUS 150, CS 110, CS 152
• Select one group from the following: Group A (CHEM 107, CHEM 108), Group B (CHEM 111, CHEM 112)
• Select a minimum of 3 credits from the following: MATH 117, MATH 118, MATH 120, MATH 124, MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 127, MATH 141, MATH 155
• Electives (0-6 credits)

Sophomore

• SPCM 200: Public Speaking (3 credits)
• Select one course from the following: ANEQ 230, ANEQ 305, BMS 300
• Select one course from the following: ANEQ 328, SOCR 330
• Select one course from the following: AREC 202, ECON 202
• Select one course from the following: STAT 201, STAT 301, STAT 307
• Business/Economics Electives (3 credits)
• Arts and Humanities (3 credits)
• Historical Perspectives (3 credits)
• Electives (5-6 credits)

Junior

• ANEQ 320: Principles of Animal Nutrition (3 credits)
• ANEQ 334: Principles of Equine Genetics (3 credits)
• ANEQ 344: Principles of Equine Reproduction (3 credits)
• ANEQ 346: Equine Disease Management (4 credits)
• Select one course from the following: RS 300, SOCR 320
• Experience Equine Science Electives (minimum 2 credits)
• Applied Equine Science Electives (4 credits)
• Business/Economics Elective (3 credits)
• Arts and Humanities (3 credits)

Senior

• ANEQ 324: Principles of Applied Equine Nutrition (1 credit)
• ANEQ 440: Equine Industry and Issues (3 credits)
• Select one course from the following: ANEQ 441, ANEQ 444
• Advanced Science Course Electives (3-4 credits)
• Applied Equine Science Electives (4 credits)
• Business/Economics Elective (3 credits)
• Advanced Writing (3 credits)
• Electives (7-8 credits)

Applied Equine Sciences Electives

Minimum of 4 courses may be selected from the following courses:

• ANEQ 200: Applied Horsemanship and Equitation (2 credits)
• ANEQ 201A: Preparation of Horses for Competition: Western (2 credits)
• ANEQ 201B: Preparation of Horses for Competition: English (2 credits)
• ANEQ 203: Equine Management (2 credits)
• ANEQ 204: Equine Facilities Management (3 credits)
• ANEQ 205: Equine Assessment, Evaluation and Retraining (2 credits)
• ANEQ 249: Introduction to the Trail Riding Industry (1 credit)
• ANEQ 303: Equine Digital Photography (3 credits)
• ANEQ 315: Equine Behavior (2 credits)
• ANEQ 325: Equine Exercise Physiology (2 credits)
• ANEQ 340: Horse Training and Sale Preparation I (3 credits)
• ANEQ 341: Horse Training and Sale Preparation II (3 credits)
• ANEQ 349: Packing and Outfitting (2 credits)
• ANEQ 351: Techniques in Therapeutic Riding (2 credits)
• ANEQ 352: Introduction to Horse Evaluation (2 credits)
• ANEQ 353: Advanced Horse Evaluation (3 credits)
• ANEQ 358: Equine Event and Sales Management (2 credits)
• ANEQ 359: Equine Sales Production (2 credits)
• ANEQ 365: Principles of Teaching Therapeutic Riding (3 credits)
• ANEQ 384: Supervised College Teaching (Var. credits)
• ANEQ 386B: Equine Practicum: Equine Reproductive Management (2 credits)
• ANEQ 386C: Equine Practicum: Equine Farrier Management (1 credit)
• ANEQ 442: Riding Instructor Training (2 credits)
• ANEQ 445: Foaling Management (2 credits)
• ANEQ 486: Therapeutic Riding Instructor Practicum (2 credits)
• ANEQ 495: Independent Study (Var. credits)
• ANEQ 496: Group Study (Var. credits)
• L 200-Level Foreign Language (Var. credits)

Advanced Science Course List

• ANEQ 510: Bovine Reproduction Management (4 credits)
• ANEQ 522: Animal Metabolism (3 credits)
• ANEQ 545: Molecular Methods in Animal Genetics (3 credits)
• BC 351: Principles of Biochemistry (4 credits)
• BC 401: Comprehensive Biochemistry I (3 credits)
• BC 403: Comprehensive Biochemistry II (3 credits)
• BMS 325: Cellular Neurobiology (3 credits)
• BMS 345: Functional Neuroanatomy (4 credits)
• BMS 430: Endocrinology (3 credits)
• CHEM 245: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4 credits)
• CHEM 335: Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (3 credits)
• CHEM 341: Modern Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
• CHEM 343: Modern Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
• LIFE 205: Microbial Biology (3 credits)
• LIFE 220/LAND 220: Fundamentals of Ecology (GT-SC2) (3 credits)
• LIFE 320: Ecology (3 credits)
• MIP 300: General Microbiology (3 credits)
• MIP 342: Immunology (4 credits)
• PSY 320: Psychopathology (3 credits)
• PSY 454: Biological Psychology (3 credits)
• PSY 458: Cognitive Neuroscience (3 credits)