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Equine Programs

Curriculum

The Equine Business curriculum is designed to prepare students for positions within the horse industry. The curriculum is management oriented, preparing graduates for the widest range of available equine jobs; areas of specialization may be pursued during the internship. Coursework includes farm management, breeding, nutrition, selection/judging, and health. Training, teaching, and riding are also included. Students are assigned a horse and practice day-to-day management at an equine facility. Graduates should qualify for jobs with many different types of equine operations: grooms to assistant managers; private to recreational and racing barns; breed to discipline-oriented farms. A program that prepares individuals to manage the selection, breeding, care, and maintenance of work, athletic, show and/ or therapeutic horses; and to manage horse farms, stables, tracks, or equine assisted-activity therapeutic centers, and related equipment and operations. Potential course work includes instruction in applicable principles of animal science, care, and health; stable and track management; design and operation of facilities and equipment; and related issues such as regulations, business management; and logistics.

Equine Boarding

The Equine Center offers stall and pasture boarding for students, staff, and the local equine community. Boarding rates are set by the College and include access to MCC’s arena and pasture facilities.

  • Stall Boarding: $400 per month.
  • Pasture Boarding: $375 per month.

For boarding inquiries, contact the Equine Program coordinator through the Martin Campus.

Degrees, Diplomas & Certificates

The following credentials are offered under the Equine Programs program.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply business management principles to equine industry operations
  • Develop marketing plans and financial strategies for equine businesses
  • Demonstrate knowledge of equine health, nutrition, and facility management
  • Apply legal and ethical standards in equine business transactions

Career Outcomes

Graduates of Equine Programs can pursue these careers:

Median Salary $37,680/yr
$33,700 $57,860
+25.6% Projected Outlook
300 Annual Job Openings
640 Currently Employed

Data sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Projections Central, and O*NET.