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Equestrian Studies Curriculum

The following text is taken from The University of Findlay's current undergraduate and/or graduate catalog.

To receive your bachelor of science degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete BS/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your equestrian studies curriculum.

To receive your associate of arts degree from The University of Findlay, you must also complete AA/Graduation and Degree Requirements in addition to your equestrian studies curriculum

Equestrian Core Courses (12 semester hours):
The following core courses are required for all two-year and four-year programs in equestrian studies (12 semester hours): 

    EQST 101     Introduction to Equine Science
    EQST 102     Equine Selection/Judging - Western
    or
    EQST 104     Equine Selection/Judging - English
    EQST 201     Principles of Equine Nutrition
    or
    ANSC 231     Principles of Food Animal Nutrition
    EQST 202     Physiology of Equine Reproduction
    or
    ANSC 232     Physiology of Reproduction and Growth

A major in equestrian studies-English riding/training emphasis consists of 48 semester hours, including the four core courses (12 semester hours) and EQST 123, 124, 223, 224, 323, 324, 423, and 424.  In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives.  ANSC 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, and 354 can be used toward the equine electives requirement.

A major in equestrian studies-western riding/training emphasis consists of 48 semester hours, including the four core courses (12 semester hours) and EQST 121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322, 421, and 422.  In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives.  ANSC 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, and 354 can be used toward the equine electives requirement.

A major in equine business management consists of 48 semester hours, including the four core courses (12 semester hours) and EQST 302; one course from BUAD 150 or ECON 201; EQST 337; one course from BUAD 310 or EQST 435; ACCT 220; BUAD 311, 321; and MRKT 326.  In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives.  ANSC 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, and 354 can be used toward the equine electives requirement.

An Associate of Arts degree in equestrian studies-English riding emphasis consists of 24 semester hours, including the four core courses (12 semester hours) and EQST 123, 124, 223, and 224.

An Associate of Arts degree in equestrian studies-western riding emphasis consists of 24 semester hours, including the four core courses (12 semester hours) and EQST 121, 122, 221, and 222.

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