Equine Studies Minor

Location(s): Brookings Main Campus

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Program Coordinator/Contact

Carmen Paulson, Lecturer
Department of Animal Sciences
Animal Science Complex 116
605-688-5434

Program Information

The Equine Studies minor is designed for students from all majors who wish to supplement their academic major with studies in equine science, management, and industry trends.

Course Delivery Format

Program faculty and staff engage students in a variety of scholastic settings, including the SDSU Horse Unit, incorporating experiential learning to supplement classroom topics.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Equine Studies minor, students will:

develop the fundamental knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, nutrition, health and functional structure of a horse necessary to successfully own or manage horses for pleasure and/or business,
demonstrate the ability to identify early signs of disease and lameness,
determine and manage appropriate diets for various classes of horses,
manage a herd of broodmares during the breeding season,
exhibit business knowledge of an equine facility, and
display horsemanship skills.

Requirements for Equine Studies Minor: 18 Credits

AS 104 - Introduction to Horse Management Credits: 2
AS 104L - Introduction to Horse Management Lab Credits: 1
AS 105 - Horsemanship Credits: 1
or AS 110 - Equine Training Credits: 1
AS 213 - Equine Health and Diseases Credits: 3
AS 218 - Survey of Animal Nutrition Credits: 3
or AS 319 - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Credits: 2
and AS 319L - Livestock Feeds and Feeding Lab Credits: 1
AS 370 - Stable Management Credits: 3
or AS 476 - Horse Production Credits: 2
and AS 476L - Horse Production Lab Credits: 1
AS 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
or AS 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)

Electives

Select 4 credits from the following (cannot duplicate course credits used above). Credits: 4

AS 105 - Horsemanship Credits: 1
AS 110 - Equine Training Credits: 1
AS 370 - Stable Management Credits: 3
AS 376 - Performance Horse Management Credits: 2
AS 389 - Current Issues in Animal Science Credits: 3 (Equine focus section)
AS 476 - Horse Production Credits: 2
AS 476L - Horse Production Lab Credits: 1
AS 494 - Internship (COM) Credits: 1-12 (1 credit required)
AS 498 - Research (COM) Credits: 1-3 (1 credit required)