Equestrian Studies
Students interested in horses will find the equine 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.
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
Minor Requirements (18CH)
- EQIN 150 Introduction to Equine Science (3CH)
- EQIN 210 Equine Behavior (3CH)
- EQIN 220 Equine Nutrition and Feeding (3 CH)
- EQIN 230 Equine Profiling and Conformation (3 CH)
- EQIN 110 Equine Groundwork (3 CH)
Electives
- EQIN 240 Equine Biomechanics (3CH)
- EQIN 250 Equine Exercise Physiology (3 CH)
- EQIN 120 Equine Riding (3 CH)
Thiel Major – Equine Industry Career Possibilities
- Biology
- Business
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Education/Special Education
- Information Systems
- Media/Journalism
- Physical Therapy, Psychology
- Pre-Vet
- Sociology/Public Relations
- Theology and Youth Ministry
- Geneticist or nutrition/pharmaceutical rep.
- Equine facility manager or show manager
- Equine software and programmer
- Mounted police officer
- Instructor, equine trainer or mental therapy
- Equine web design
- Equine writer or editor
- Equine assisted physical or social therapy
- Veterinary with equine emphasis
- Humane Society manager
- Youth equine camp director
