Equine Management, CD

Location(s): Cheyenne Campus

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The Equine Management Credit Diploma prepares students for work in the field of equine training and management. Students will learn equine anatomy, physiology, nutritional needs, and proper evaluation of a horse. Students will gain knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for their internship in their chosen field which ultimately will prepare them for work in the equine industry.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Equine programs website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Ag & Equine pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Apply critical thinking using academic and technical skills to problems faced by the equine industry.
Demonstrate effective communications addressing key topics in equine management.
Implement strategies in coordination with equine industry partners to accomplish equine facility management goals.
Implement successful health, nutrition, and management practices with horses in an equine facility.
Apply workplace skills for the successful management of an equine facility.

First Semester

Course Requirements

AGEC 2805 - Equine and Agribusiness Law Credits: 3
ANSC 1010 - Intro to Animal Science Credits: 4 | CAC
ANSC 1030 - Equine Management Credits: 3 | CAC
EQST 1685 - Equine Behavior and Horsemanship Credits: 2
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC

Semester Total:15 Credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

ANSC 2560 - Reproductive Technology Credits: 3
EQST 1605 - Equine Facilities Management Credits: 2
EQST 2395 - Equine Transition Experience Capstone Credits: 1
EQST 2800 - Fundamentals of Teaching Riding Credits: 2
EQST 2970 - Equine Internship Credits: 5

Milestones

Completion of Equine Management, CD

Semester Total:13 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 28 Credits

Program Information

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

Students who choose to complete the Equine Management Credit Diploma will be qualified for entry level jobs in the equine industry. Possible job opportunities may include barn manager, riding instructor, and equine industry correspondent.

Additional information on careers in Equine Management is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

This credential is not designed to transfer to other institutions; however it is intended to allow student to continue seamlessly into the Agriculture & Equine Associate of Applied Science program at LCCC. This degree will allow student to continue their education with an emphasis in equine while offering increased employment opportunities and opening the door to pursue Bachelors of Applied Science in Applied Management through Laramie County Community College.