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College of Sciences

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
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
    or
ANSC 131 Introduction to Animal 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
EQST 499 Senior Seminar in Equine Science (four year program
    only)

A 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, 480, 490, ANSC 310, 320, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, 354, 404, 480, and 490.

A 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, 480, 490, ANSC 310, 320, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, 354, 404, 480, and 490 can be used toward the equine electives requirement.

A major in equine business management consists of the five core courses (13 semester hours) and EQST 302; one course from BUAD 150, ECON 200, or ECON 201; EQST 337; one course from BUAD 310 or EQST 435; ACCT 220; BUAD 220, 311; and MRKT 326.  In addition, the student must complete 12 hours of equine electives from the following: EQST 103, 203, 301, 311, 332, 380, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 411, 412, 480, 490, ANSC 310, 320, 330, 331, 332, 351, 352, 353, 354, 404, 480, and 490 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.

A 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.