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Equine Studies (BS)

Meet the challenges and enjoy success in a myriad of positions with ranches, pharmaceutical companies, veterinary clinics and more.

Where It Is Offered
Commerce
Duration 4 years
Total Credit Hours 120 credit hours
Foreign Language No foreign language credits required

Saddle up for Success

Explore your passion and interest for horses through East Texas A&M University's equine studies program. Beyond gaining thorough knowledge around equine nutrition, reproduction, anatomy and physiology, you can focus your studies on specific career paths from training to veterinary techniques. You'll also have the opportunity to saddle up and learn through hands-on experience. After earning your degree, you'll be well-equipped for a variety of positions with ranches, pharmaceutical companies, veterinary clinics and more.

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Featured Courses

Stable Management EQSC 441

In this course, you will cover horse and barn management principles for breeding, training or boarding facilities including horse and client safety, preventative health care, record keeping, emergency care, facility and manure management, feed and supply management, equine law and customer relations.

Introduction to Equine Science EQSC 240

This course will introduce you to structure and function of the horse, equine management, nutrition, conformation, biomechanics, reproduction and health. In addition, the course will give you an overview of the equine industry and career choices.

Animal Nutrition ANS 308

In this course you will learn the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, lipids, minerals and water. You will become familiar with chemistry and physiology of digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients and their metabolites in animals.

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See Yourself Succeed With a Degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

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Grow Your Passion for Agriculture

East Texas A&M has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. Explore horticulture, wildlife, livestock herds, and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.

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Join the Family

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.

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Expert Faculty

Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.

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Career Readiness

The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.

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PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

A degree in equine studies will offer you the opportunity to:

  • Advance your skills through on-the-job internship experiences.
  • Tailor your education to fit your areas of interest and future career goals.
  • Develop a firm understanding of horse nutrition, anatomy and physiology you can apply toward your future profession.
  • Obtain management principles for breeding, training or boarding facilities.
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Minors

  • Agribusiness
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agronomy
  • Animal Science
  • Equine Science
  • Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Food Studies
  • Horticulture
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What You Will Learn

Knowledge in horsemanship, equine health, reproduction and nutrition through hands-on curriculum. As you explore these topics, you will have opportunities to focus on your specific interests by completing internships and electives.

Courses to Prepare You for Your Career

  • Core courses include Equine Nutrition, Reproduction, Anatomy and Physiology and Stable Management.
  • Supporting courses include Agricultural Economics, Marketing and Safety.

Undergraduate Program Costs

Program Costs

Tuition and fees for undergraduate students taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for Texas residents and $9,108 for non-residents.

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Nathan Wells Instructor and Coordinator of Equine Studies

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  • P.O. Box 3011
  • Commerce, TX 75429-3011
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