High school graduates interested in pursuing a career involving horses have more opportunities than ever. The number of institutions offering equine-related degree programs and co-curricular activities has grown immensely in recent years. This webcast will prepare prospective college students to do their homework before making their college selection.

1. My Horse University and eXtension’sHorseQuestwelcome you to this live Webcast. College and HorsesMAKING THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR FUTURE! Dr. Kathy Anderson University of Nebraska

2. Meet our presenter: Dr. Kathy Anderson Extension Horse Specialist University of Nebraska Question facilitator: Helene McKernan Penn State University

3. College Shopping Why? What want to get out of it? Where?

4. Why a College Degree to Work in the Horse Industry?

5. Why? Future plans Earning potential Employment opportunities

6. Equine Careers Full-time Supplementary Hobby

7. Traditional Full-Time Trainer Instructor Veterinarian Farrier

8. Supportive Education Feed companies Extension Pharmaceuticals

9. Part-Time/Supplemental Breeder Hobby Competition

10. Purpose of a College Education To live a full, more meaningful life by understanding the world in which you live Acquire the knowledge and skills needed to obtain and maintain a meaningful career

11. Interest in Horses Influence Key Decisions on Future?

12. Degree Type Options Equine concentrated degree Equine Science Degree Animal Science, Equine Option Courses within Animal Science Degree Supportive equine courses Various majors Some equine-specific courses

13. Degree Type Associates Degree 2-year school Limitations Bachelors Degree 4-year school Advanced Degree MS PhD DVM

14. Educational Path to Current Career

15. 4-Year vs. 2-Year School 2-Year school Community college Technical school Specific career, trade Terminal degree? 2+2 program Transfer to a 4-year school? Limitations Terminal degree?

16. 4-Year vs. 2-Year School 4-Year school Bachelors degree Broad background Various potential careers Advance degree option Flexibility

17. Sample 4-Year Schools California State University-Fresno BS Animal Science—Equine Option Midway College BS Equine Studies BS Equine Business Administration University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program University of Louisville Equine Industry Program comes with AACSB acc. BS in Business Management University of Maryland Equine Business Management

18. Sample 4-Year Schools West Texas A & M University William Woods University BS Equestrian Science BS Equine Administration University of Georgia BS Equine Science Oregon State University Equine Science University of Minnesota Equine Science Minor University of Nebraska BS Animal Science Equine Science Option

19. Sample 2- or 4-Year Schools Cazenova College, NY BS Equine Business AS in Horsemanship, Stable Farm Management Centenary College, NJ BS Equine Sciences (Riding and Training, Bus. Management, Communication for Equine, Equine Science) AS Equine Studies

20. Sample 2- or 4-Year Schools Johnson and Wales University, RI AS and BS in Equine Studies and Equine Business Management Michigan State University Mount Idea College, MA AS and BS in riding, training, business and instruction options Sul Ross State University, TX BS Equine Science AS Vet Tech or Farrier

21. Sample 2-Year Schools Laramie County Community College, WY AS in Equine Science, Business, and Management and Training Northwest College, WY AS in English and Western Riding, Farrier, and Equine Business Ohio University, Southern Campus AAS in Equine Studies

22. Sample 1-Year or Less Schools Oklahoma Horse Shoeing School Basic through Professional Blacksmith North Central Texas College Equine Breeding Farm Management

23. Types of Courses Offered Lecture Management Nutrition Reproduction “Hands-on” Equitation Reproduction Farrier Science

24. Co-Curricular Opportunities Equestrian Team Horse Judging Team Rodeo Club/Team Horseman’s Association Polo

25. Equestrian Team Selection process Cost Time commitment Roster maximum NCAA vs. ICHSA??

26. Equestrian Team Team and/or Individual Regional Championship Zone Championship Nationals

27. Horse Judging Teams Spring APHA Contest NACTA Contest Fall Quarter Horse Congress AQHA World Show NRHA Reining Contest?

28. College Rodeo Regional competition National competition Funding? Scholarships? Training?

29. Other Things to Research Facilities? Can you board your own horse? Distance from home? Scholarship opportunities?

30. Economics Tuition In-state Out-of-state Waivers Lab fees? $80-$250+ UNL Equitation courses $80-$100

31. Other Factors to Consider Faculty Area of interest Area of specialty Industry reputation Participation in the industry Experience

32. 4-Year BS Degree? Departmental requirements Natural Sciences Math & Analytical Skills Communications Humanities and Social Science Experiential Learning Free Electives

33. Potential Equine Courses Courses Equitation Evaluation and Judging Introductory Horse course

34. Potential Equine Course Examples Equine Nutrition Equine Reproduction Horse Management Horse Management Practicums Horse Industry Study tour

35. Experiential Learning Research Experience Teaching Experience Undergraduate teaching assistants Equitation courses

36. Experiential Learning Extension Experience 4-H Horse Project Internship Others Internship and Industry Experience Kentucky EquineManagement Internship AQHA Marketing Internship APHA PerformanceDepartment Horse Trainer Breeding farm Nutrition company

37. How Can I Use My Animal Science Equine Courses? Animal Science Major Minor in Animal Science 18 hours Animal Science 6 credits at 3400 level or above Free electives

38. What are the Opportunities?

39. WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR DEGREE?

40. Degree: Equine-Related Agribusiness Major with emphasis in: Business Economics Computer science Communications Animal Science and general education

42. Feed companies

43. Public relations

44. Computerized management systems

45. Insurance

47. Positions: Equine-Related Masters in Business Administration Middle and upper management positions in Agribusiness Law school CPA IRS auditor for horsefarms

49. Event coordinator

50. Brand inspector

51. Parks inspector

52. Marketing

53. Auctions

54. Analyst

55. International

56. Insurance

58. Degree: Science Concentration—Pre-Veterinary Medicine Positions B.S. Degree Research assistant University, company Veterinary assistant Sales DVM Private practice U.S. Government Consulting University (research, teaching, Extension) International

60. Reproduction specialist

61. AI, embryo transfer

62. Semen preservation

63. Management systems

65. Flexibility is Key to Success! Keep all options open! Do your homework and find a school that meets YOUR needs!

66. Information Sources www.horseschools.com Web site listing numerous 2- and 4-year schools with horse-related programs

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