Equine Care and Management Certificate

Program Requirements

• AGE 100 - Introductory Equine Science Credits: 4
• AGE 101 - Riding Methods I Credits: 2
• AGE 120 - Equine Health and First Aid Credits: 2
• AGE 122 - Principles of Equine Nutrition Credits: 2
• AGE 125 - Equine Behavior Credits: 3
• AGE 140 - Equine Hoof Care Credits: 3
• AGE 201 - Riding Methods II Credits: 2
• AGE 231 - Professional Groom and Handler Credits: 3
• AGE 260 - Ground Skills and Training Techniques in Horsemanship Credits: 3
• AGS 102 - Agribusiness Management Credits: 3
• AGS 215 - Agricultural Mechanics Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Equine Care and Management Certificate program, the learner will be able to:

1. Design, operate, and implement a business plan to manage an equine facility, business or event.
2. Identify external parts of a horse and apply that knowledge to everyday functions of the horse.
3. Explain equine social needs and behavior, and how to take these into consideration in management and training.
4. Identify and apply overall health and nutrition needs for the newborn to senior equine.
5. Compare and apply popular training techniques from ground work to under saddle/harness.
6. Identify and correct behavioral problems in relation to riding and training.
7. Practice basic riding techniques and tacking.
8. Identify and apply barn management skills, including cleaning, horse care, and supply management.