Program Overview

Equine Management Co-op Program

The major in Equine Management focuses on the development of leaders with a genuine regard for all horses and their well-being, a conscious concern for the environment, and a passionate interest in all aspects of the horse industry. The program combines a solid background in business, biological sciences, and equine management through practical and theoretical experience.

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management (B.B.R.M) program is Canada's first degree program to offer a specialization in equine management. The unique program combines learning the biology, physiology, and behavior of horses with developing competencies in handling horses and knowledge of the economic and managerial aspects of the equine industry.

Student Strengths

• Critical Thinking: A solid foundation in business principles and ethics, with a focus on the environment and sustainability.
• Communication: Leadership and communication abilities are further enhanced through education, experiences, and extra-curricular involvement.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the economic and managerial aspects of the equine industry.
• Understanding: An understanding of biology, physiology, and the behaviors of handling horses.

Equine Management Work Term Schedule

The co-op process responds to employer needs, with students available for 4, 8, or 12-month work terms. The schedule is as follows: | Year | Fall | Winter | Summer | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | One | Academic | Academic | Off | | Two | Academic | Academic | Work | | Three | Academic | Academic | Work | | Four | Work | Work | Off | | Five | Academic | Academic | |

Equine Management Course Sequencing

Year One

• Fall:
  • Biology of Plants & Animals In Managed Ecosystems
  • Introduction to Molecular And Cellular Biology
  • Introductory Microeconomics
  • Introduction to Equine Management
• Winter:
  • Introductory Financial Accounting
  • Principles of Animal Care And Welfare
  • Structure of Farm Animals
  • General Chemistry I
  • 1 Elective or Restricted Elective

Year Two

• Fall:
  • Management Accounting
  • Introduction to Co-operative Education
  • Soil Science
  • Equine Event Management
  • 1 Elective or Restricted Elective
• Winter:
  • Equine Health Management
  • 3 Electives or Restricted Electives
  • Equine Industry Trends And Issues I
• Summer: Work Term One

Year Three

• Fall:
  • Agricultural Animal Physiology
  • Managed Grasslands
  • Equine Exercise Physiology
  • Statistics for Business Decisions
  • 1 Elective or Restricted Elective
• Winter:
  • Animal Reproduction
  • Equine Facility Management and Design
  • Equine Nutrition
  • 2 Electives or Restricted Electives
• Summer: Work Term Two

Year Four

• Fall: Work Term Three
• Winter: Work Term Four
• Summer: Off

Year Five

• Fall:
  • Equine Industry Trends And Issues II
  • 4 Electives or Restricted Electives
• Winter:
  • Equine Industry Project
  • 3 Electives or Restricted Electives