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My Horse University and eXtension’s HorseQuest welcome you to this live Webcast.
College and HorsesMAKING THE BEST CHOICE FOR YOUR FUTURE!
Dr. Kathy AndersonUniversity of Nebraska
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Meet our presenter:
Dr. Kathy AndersonExtension Horse SpecialistUniversity of Nebraska
Helene McKernanPenn State University
Question facilitator:
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College Shopping• Why?• What want to get out of it?• Where?
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Why a College Degree to Work in the Horse Industry?
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Why?• Future plans• Earning potential• Employment
opportunities
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Equine Careers• Full-time• Supplementary• Hobby
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Traditional Full-Time• Trainer• Instructor• Veterinarian• Farrier
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Supportive• Education• Feed companies• Extension• Pharmaceuticals
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Part-Time/Supplemental• Breeder• Hobby• Competition
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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
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Interest in Horses Influence Key Decisions on Future?
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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
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Degree Type• Associates Degree– 2-year school– Limitations
• Bachelors Degree– 4-year school
• Advanced Degree– MS– PhD– DVM
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Educational Path to Current Career
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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?
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4-Year vs. 2-Year School• 4-Year school– Bachelors degree– Broad background– Various potential careers– Advance degree option– Flexibility
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sample 1-Year or Less Schools• Oklahoma Horse Shoeing School– Basic through Professional Blacksmith
• North Central Texas College– Equine Breeding Farm Management
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Types of Courses Offered• Lecture– Management– Nutrition– Reproduction
• “Hands-on”– Equitation– Reproduction– Farrier Science
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Co-Curricular Opportunities• Equestrian Team• Horse Judging Team• Rodeo Club/Team• Horseman’s Association• Polo
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Equestrian Team• Selection process• Cost• Time commitment• Roster maximum• NCAA vs. ICHSA??
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Equestrian Team• Team and/or Individual– Regional Championship– Zone Championship– Nationals
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Horse Judging Teams• Spring– APHA Contest– NACTA Contest
• Fall– Quarter Horse
Congress– AQHA World Show– NRHA Reining
Contest?
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College Rodeo• Regional competition• National competition• Funding?• Scholarships?• Training?
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Other Things to Research• Facilities?• Can you board your own horse?• Distance from home?• Scholarship opportunities?
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Economics• Tuition– In-state– Out-of-state– Waivers
• Lab fees?– $80-$250+– UNL Equitation courses• $80-$100
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Other Factors to Consider• Faculty–Area of interest–Area of specialty– Industry reputation–Participation in the
industry– Experience
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4-Year BS Degree?• Departmental requirements• Natural Sciences• Math & Analytical Skills• Communications• Humanities and Social Science• Experiential Learning• Free Electives
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Potential Equine Courses• Courses– Equitation– Evaluation and Judging– Introductory Horse course
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Potential Equine Course Examples• Equine Nutrition• Equine Reproduction• Horse Management• Horse Management
Practicums• Horse Industry Study
tour
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Experiential Learning• Research Experience• Teaching Experience– Undergraduate teaching assistants– Equitation courses
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Experiential Learning• Extension Experience– 4-H Horse Project Internship– Others
• Internship and Industry Experience– Kentucky Equine
Management Internship– AQHA Marketing Internship– APHA Performance
Department– Horse Trainer– Breeding farm– Nutrition company
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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
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What are the Opportunities?
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WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR DEGREE?
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Degree: Equine-Related Agribusiness• Major with emphasis
in:– Business– Economics– Computer science– Communications
• Animal Science and general education
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Positions: Equine-Related Agribusiness• Drug and
pharmaceutical– Management– Sales
• Bloodstock companies– Pedigree evaluation– Buyers– Technical Service
• Equine breed registries
• Finance
• AI organizations• Feed companies• Public relations• Computerized
management systems
• Insurance• Publications
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Degree: Equine-Related Masters in Business Administration
• Courses in business and economics• Equine and/or agriculture related
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Positions: Equine-Related Masters in Business Administration
• Middle and upper management positions in Agribusiness
• Law school• CPA• IRS auditor for horse
farms
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Degree: Equine Production and Management Focus
Positions• Extension• Breed association– Youth– Event coordinator– Public relations
• Therapeutic riding specialist
• Trainer/manager• Course designer• Equitation instructor
• Government– Event coordinator– Brand inspector– Parks inspector
• Marketing– Auctions– Analyst
• International• Insurance• Education
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Position: Breeding Farm Manager• Degree with courses in:– Equine Science– Animal Science– Business– Economics– Communication– Computer Science
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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
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Degree: Graduate School (M.S./Ph.D.)• B average with
emphasis on science-related courses
• Positions– Research– Training– Extension– Nutritionist– Stallion analyst
• Positions– Reproduction
specialist AI, embryo transfer Semen
preservation
– Management systems
– Computer management
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Colorado State UniversityEquine Sciences Program
Job Placement
Ag BusinessProfessional StudyAnimal ProductionMisc.Education
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Flexibility is Key to Success!
• Keep all options open!
• Do your homework and find a school that meets YOUR needs!
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Information Sources
• www.horseschools.com• Web site listing
numerous 2- and 4-year schools with horse-related programs
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Upcoming Webcasts
• Biosecurity on the Horse FarmFebruary 22, 20117PM EST
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