The following core courses are required for all two-year (12 semester hours) and four-year programs in equestrian studies (13 semester hours):
| EQST 101 |
Introduction to Equine Science
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| ANSC 131 |
Introduction to Animal Science |
| EQST 102 |
Equine Selection/Judging - Western |
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| EQST 104 |
Equine Selection/Judging - English |
| EQST 201 |
Principles of Equine Nutrition |
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ANSC 231
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Principles of Food Animal Nutrition
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| EQST 202 |
Physiology of Equine Reproduction |
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| ANSC 232 |
Physiology of Reproduction and Growth |
| EQST 499 |
Senior Seminar in Equine Science (four-year program only) |
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major in equestrian studies - English riding/training emphasis consists of the five core courses and EQST 123, 124, 223, 224, 323, 324, 423, and 424. In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives from the following: EQST 103, 203, 301, 302, 311, 332, 337, 380, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 435, ANSC 310, 320, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, 354, 402, 404, EQST 480 or ANSC 480 (maximum of six hours), EQST 490 or ANSC 490 (maximum of six hours).
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major in equestrian studies - western riding/training emphasis consists of the five core courses and EQST 121, 122, 221, 222, 321, 322, 421, and 422. In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives from the following: EQST 103, 203, 301, 302, 311, 332, 337, 380, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 435, ANSC 310, 320, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, 354, 402 404, EQST 480 or ANSC 480 (maximum of six hours), EQST 490 or ANSC 490 (maximum of six hours).
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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.
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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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minor in equestrian studies consists of EQST 101 or ANSC 131, EQST 201 or ANSC 231, EQST 202 or ANSC 232, EQST 102, 150, 151, 250, and 251.