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Jan 15, 2025
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2023-2024 Catalog
Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship, 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 Therapeutic Horsemanship
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science
The equine therapeutic horsemanship major is a multidisciplinary major comprised of courses in equine studies, business, and education. Students are expected to have a high level of horsemanship skills. Students majoring in this field are prepared for a career in therapeutic horsemanship, therapeutic riding or equine assisted activities and therapies. Through the selection of either the Administrator or Instructor Track, students prepare for a career in either the operations and management of therapeutic facilities or teaching therapeutic riding and horsemanship to persons who will therapeutically benefit from programs with horses. The Instructor Track prepares the student with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to be eligible for certification by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl). Essential skills and proficiency testing will be assessed periodically for students in this program. All students in this program need to comply with the Student Standards of the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards. See the Instructor Track description for additional requirements for that track.
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Requirements for the Major:
55-58 semester credits including:
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.
A required concentration track from the following:
Administrator Track
This track is structured for the student preparing for a career in administration and management of therapeutic horsemanship facilities and equine-assisted activity centers. Students are expected to have good horsemanship skills but are not required to ride horses. A 100-hour internship at an approved therapeutic facility is required. This track does not automatically prepare the student for PATH Intl. Riding Instructor Certification. This program does not require any riding classes for degree completion. Students in this major do not need to comply with the Rider Fitness or Rider Size components of the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards. The Student eligibility standards for equine studies students must be met
14 semester credits including:
Instructor Track
This track is structured for the student preparing for a career as an instructor in therapeutic horsemanship, therapeutic riding or an equine-assisted activity center. A 100 hour internship at an approved PATH, IntL Accredited Center is required. Students must participate in or observe 25 hours of therapeutic riding lessons with a PATH, Intl. Certified Riding Instructor during their internship. Students will be advised regarding the requirements for Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification by PATH, Intl. Completion of this track prepares the student to apply for PATH Intl. Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification after the completion of adequate teaching hours meeting PATH, IntL specifications. This program does require at least two riding classes for degree completion. Students in this major must comply with all Student Standards, Rider Fitness and Rider Size components of the Equine Studies Student and Rider Eligibility Standards.
NOTE: Students pursuing PATH, Intl. Riding Instructor Certification are required to complete 25 hours of mentored therapeutic riding teaching experience under a PATH Certified instructor, per the requirements of PATH, Intl. These requirements are subject to change from PATH, International. Additional requirements specified by PATH, Intl. may be required for certification. These 25 hours of mentored therapeutic riding teaching experience are not a requirement for graduation from Lake Erie College.
17 semester credits including:
EQ Therapeutic Horsemanship Group 2
Two semester credits from the following:
NOTE: Required riding classes must be completed by the spring semester of the junior year.
Optional Equine Studies Concentrations
Equine studies students may, but are not required to, undertake additional study in the riding instructor or therapeutic horsemanship concentrations.
Riding Instructor Concentration
Equine Facility Management or Equine Business Administration major required to declare concentration. The concentration in riding instructor allows students to pursue additional studies in the instruction of beginner to intermediate level riders. Students will develop the skills to safely teach riders in a variety of English riding disciplines (Hunter/Jumper/Dressage) using their knowledge of good methods of instruction, equine anatomy, human anatomy and kinesiology, human psychology, and teaching to the physical and psychological abilities of the rider. At the conclusion of this concentration students will be capable of teaching in a lower level lesson program or a summer camp program.
Requirements for the Concentration:
20 semester credits including:
Riding Instructor Concentration Group 1
Four semester credits from the following:
Therapeutic Horsemanship Concentration
Equine major required to declare concentration and may not be combined with the Therapeutic Horsemanship major.
The concentration in therapeutic horsemanship gives students a theoretical knowledge of and practical experience with teaching horsemanship to people with disabilities. Successful students gain insight into the physical, psychosocial, cognitive and emotional effects of horses on human beings, particularly those people who have special needs or challenges. Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared and qualified to become key employees in organizations offering therapeutic riding and other equine-assisted activities and therapies.
A 100-hour practical internship under the supervision of a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International, (PATH Intl.) Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor or at a PATH, Intl. Accredited Center is required. Essential skills and proficiency testing will be assessed periodically for students in this concentration.
Requirements for the Concentration:
16-19 semester credits including:
Additional Information
*Note: A minimum of 25 hours must be assisting with therapeutic riding lessons and Equine Assisted Activities and Therapies under the supervision of a pre-approved PATH, Intl. Certified Instructor or at a pre-approved PATH, Intl. Accredited Center
Therapeutic Horsemanship Concentration Group 1
Three semester credits from the following:
Optional Certificate in Equine Massage Therapy
This certificate program in Equine Massage Therapy is available to equine studies students with a major in Equine Studies. Coursework will build upon the student’s previous coursework in equine anatomy and physiology and equine health and basic horse husbandry. Through basic coursework in equine massage therapy and many hours of experiential learning and instruction with horses at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center, you will learn both the science and the hands-on techniques necessary to begin your career as a practitioner of equine massage therapy. Certification in Equine Massage Therapy will provide a competitive edge for equine studies graduates competing in the marketplace for desirable positions as barn managers, show grooms, trainers and assistant trainers in the competitive equestrian industry. Successful completion of the coursework will award a Certificate in Equine Massage Therapy by Lake Erie College.
Requirements for the Certificate:
3 semester credits including:
Additional Information
NOTE: The Certificate must be earned concurrently with pursuing a major in Equine Studies at Lake Erie College.
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