Equestrian Studies | Minor

Total credit hours: 18
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.

About the Equestrian Studies Minor

Students interested in horses will find the Equestrian Studies minor a perfect fit for pursuing their professional or recreational goals in the equine industry.

The selection of equine courses creates a strong working knowledge essential to any individual preparing for the horse industry. The minor emphasizes horses, allowing it to accompany many majors including but not limited to biology, business, education, and criminal justice.

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A student who graduates from Thiel College with an equine minor will be able to:

Understand the fundamental concepts in the equine industry
Select appropriate horses for specific disciplines based on conformation, breed and behavior
Demonstrate a working knowledge of techniques to supplement training and problem solving
Account for the body systems in order to maximize equine performance, longevity and health
Recognize common issues that may arise with horses’ health and soundness
Judge a class of breed specific horses based on conformation

Visit our Academic Catalog (2023-2024) for course listings.