Equine Business Administration, B.S.

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Degrees Awarded: Bachelor of Science

Students enrolling in equine studies classes must meet standards established for physical abilities to participate in any experiential activities involving horses, including riding horses and barn activities. Equine welfare standards and best practices mandate that horses will not be expected to carry a rider and tack exceeding 20% of the horse’s body weight. Riders over 240 pounds are ineligible to ride. See the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards policy available from the School of Equine Studies.

Students enrolling in an equine studies major, taking riding classes and participating on an equestrian riding team at Lake Erie College are required to participate and maintain good standing in the Horse Care Responsibility Standards Program. See the Equine Studies Student and Rider Horse Care Responsibility Standards - Developing Leadership for Equine Professionals available from the School of Equine Studies.

Equine Business Administration

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science

Business acumen and a strong equine knowledge base are essential to the success of all equine businesses. The Equine Business Administration program is a multidisciplinary plan of study which prepares students for success in a vast array of business and management positions in the equine industry. Students preparing for a career in equine business administration study personnel management, accounting, marketing, and business operations as well as a strong core in equine health care, anatomy, nutrition and lameness. Coursework in equine-specific business techniques is emphasized. Essential skills and proficiency testing will be assessed periodically for students in this program. Riding classes are an optional choice for students in this program. Students who do not take a riding class are not required to comply with Rider Fitness or Rider Size components of the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards. All other eligibility standards for equine studies students must be met by the student.

Requirements for the Major:

61-68 semester credits including:

Equine Studies Course Requirements:

36-40 semester credits

BI 100 - Concepts of Biology Semester Hour(s): 3 OR
BI 101 - Introductory Biology I Semester Hour(s): 3 AND
BI 101L - Introductory Biology I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1 **Meets General Education Science Requirement
EQ 109 - Introduction to the Equine Industry Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 110 - Horse Care Practicum Semester Hour(s): 4
EQ 202 - Management of Equestrian Activities Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 210 - Equine Health Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 211 - Equestrian Business Essentials Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 212 - Equine Facilities Management and Operations Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 238 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 239 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 320 - Equine Nutrition Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 331 - Equine Lameness Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 491 - Equine Business Administration Senior Capstone Internship Semester Hour(s): 2-5

Business Course Requirements:

24 semester credits

AC 101 - Accounting Principles I Semester Hour(s): 3
EC 202 - Microeconomics Semester Hour(s): 3 (LEC CORE Requirement)
FN 315 - Accounting and Finance for Not-For-Profit Organizations Semester Hour(s): 3
CJ 315 - Business Law I Semester Hour(s): 3
MK 203 - Marketing Principles Semester Hour(s): 3
MK 301 - Social and Digital Media Marketing Semester Hour(s): 3
MN 200 - Introduction to Management Semester Hour(s): 3
MN 312 - Human Resource Management Semester Hour(s): 3

EQ Group 2

One to two semester credits from:

EQR 140 - Beginning Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 141 - Novice Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 112 - Riding Fundamentals 2 Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 114 - Principles of Dressage Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 201 - Western Seat I Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 202 - Western Seat II Semester Hour(s): 1 OR
EQ 115 - Assisting with Therapeutic Riding Semester Hour(s): 2

Additional Information

NOTE: The required EQR riding class or EQ 115 class must be completed by the spring semester of the junior year.

Additional Requirements

Students must either acquire First Aid and Adult CPR Certification or take PE 110 in Junior or Senior year, and hold status at the time of graduation.

PE 110 - First Aid and CPR Certification Semester Hour(s): 2 OR
Proof of current First Aid and CPR Certification