Equestrian Facility Management, 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.

Equestrian Facility Management

Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science

This program is designed for the individual interested in providing top quality management of an equestrian facility (boarding barn, competition stable, training farm, sales facility, horse show complex, etc.). Equestrian facility management is an ideal major for the student interested in overseeing quality care of horses, while working with people in a business situation. Essential skills and proficiency testing will be assessed periodically for students in this program.

Students in this major must comply with the all Student Standards, Rider Fitness and Rider Size components of the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards.

Requirements for the Major:

54-61 semester credits including:

AC 101 - Accounting Principles I Semester Hour(s): 3
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 Requirement
EC 202 - Microeconomics Semester Hour(s): 3 **Meets General Education 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 220 - Introduction to Teaching Riding 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 250 - Internship in Equine Studies Semester Hour(s): 1-5 OR
EQ 350 - Internship in Equine Studies Semester Hour(s): 1-5
EQ 312 - Principles and Theory of Competition Semester Hour(s): 2
EQ 320 - Equine Nutrition Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 324 - Pasture Management Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 331 - Equine Lameness Semester Hour(s): 3
MK 203 - Marketing Principles Semester Hour(s): 3
MK 301 - Social and Digital Media Marketing Semester Hour(s): 3

EQ Facility Management Group 1

Two semester credits from the following:

NOTE: Required riding classes must be completed by the spring semester of the junior year.

EQR 140 - Beginning Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 141 - Novice Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 143 - Advanced 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

EQ Facility Management Group 2

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

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