Equine Business Administration, B.S.

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 - Principles of 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

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:

EQ 115 - Assisting with Therapeutic Riding Semester Hour(s): 2
EQ 316 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Riding I Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 316L - Methods & Materials of Teaching Riding I Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
EQ 317 - Methods and Materials of Teaching Riding II Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 317L - Methods & Materials of Teaching Riding II Lab Semester Hour(s): 1
DN 216 - Anatomical Kinesiology Semester Hour(s): 3
PS 101 - General Psychology Semester Hour(s): 3

Riding Instructor Concentration Group 1

Four semester credits from the following

EQR 114 - Principles of Dressage Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 120 - Introduction to Hunters and Theory Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 121 - Hunter I Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 127 - Medium Level Dressage and Theory Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 128 - Advanced Level Dressage and Theory Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 130 - Introduction to Stadium Jumpers and Theory Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 131 - Stadium Jumping I Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 142 - Intermediate Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 143 - Advanced Forward Seat Riding Semester Hour(s): 1
EQR 202 - Western Seat II Semester Hour(s): 1

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, psycho-social, cognitive and emotional effects of horses on human beings, particularly to 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 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:

EQ 115 - Assisting with Therapeutic Riding Semester Hour(s): 2
EQ 208 - Principles of Therapeutic Horsemanship Semester Hour(s): 3
EQ 220 - Introduction to Teaching Riding Semester Hour(s): 3
EDE 304 - Child Development and Learning 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

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 semesters credits from the following:

DN 216 - Anatomical Kinesiology Semester Hour(s): 3
Or
PE 216 - Anatomical Kinesiology Semester Hour(s): 3
EDC 230 - Educational Psychology Semester Hour(s): 3
EDC 235 - Introduction to Students with Exceptional Learning Needs Semester Hour(s): 3
EDA 310 - The Pre-Adolescent/Adolescent Learner Semester Hour(s): 3
FN 315 - Accounting and Finance for Not-For-Profit Organizations Semester Hour(s): 3
PS 336 - Cognitive Psychology Semester Hour(s): 3