Equine Studies Minor
The minor in Equine Studies will provide students with the knowledge needed to obtain a position in an equine-related field that requires a degree or special training in another field of study. The minor will be beneficial for students pursuing a career in equine-assisted activities as well as for students interested in attending post-graduate programs in animal/equine science or veterinary school. The minor in Equine Studies requires a minimum of 18 semester hours selected from courses prefixed EQS.
Courses
Minor Requirements
eqs-109 - Equine Farm Operations I - 3 hours
eqs-110 - Farm Operations Practicum I - 2 hours
eqs-111 - Equine Farm Operations II - 3 hours
eqs-112 - Farm Operations Practicum II - 2 hours
eqs-165 - Introduction to Equine Studies - 3 hours
eqs-215 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology - 3 hours
eqs-216 - Equine Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory - 1 hours
Choose additional hours from among the following courses:
eqs-251 - Intro to Equine Nutrition - 3 hours
eqs-307 - Equine Reproductive Management - 3 hours
eqs-318 - Equine Behavior - 3 hours
eqs-325 - Equine and Comparative Anatomy and Physiology - 3 hours
eqs-327 - Pasture Management - 3 hours
eqs-351 - Animal Nutrition - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 0
Elective Hours - 0
Total Hours to Complete - 18
Last updated: 02/18/2026