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Term Effective:
Fall 2014
Description:
This is a Certificate of Achievement program.
Today's multi-billion dollar horse industry is diverse, sophisticated and high tech, requiring individuals who are knowledgeable and skilled to work in this multi-faceted field that annually employs 1.4 million full-time employees. Students who have studied at Santa Rosa Junior College with a major in Equine Science are more than qualified for a wide variety of these diverse careers in the equine industry. Many Equine Science graduates aim for a future in horse farm management at breeding facilities, lesson barns, and race and show training stables. Students may also qualify for employment as technologists, consultants, show and race facility managers and staff, high school and junior college riding and equine science instructors, government agents, journalists, and sale/service representatives for companies promoting horse feed, health, and care products. Other career opportunities are available through breed associations, humane organizations, agriculture extension services, recreational services, horse publications, and more.
To prepare students for these exciting career opportunities, Santa Rosa Junior College’s Equine Science program provides students with a broad technical study of all phases of equine business and management practices coupled with general studies necessary to become a well rounded individual. Individuals enrolled in Equine Science courses receive both theoretical knowledge and practical experience – both very necessary to become the future leaders of the equine industry. Instruction is taught using lecture classes & hands-on laboratories using Santa Rosa Junior College’s beautiful 365-acre Shone Farm. The Equestrian Center consists of a new state of the art Agriculture Pavilion that houses an indoor arena, stables, outside shelters with runs, a large outdoor arena with all-weather footing, large hay storage barn, turn-outs and pastures, and acres of riding trails.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and implement sustainable equine management practices that will improve horse
quality, provide efficacious management, protect the natural resources and ensure
economic viability of the equine industry;
- demonstrate a working knowledge of life cycles and state of the art principles of horse
production to develop a ranch management calendar that incorporates scientifically based
management decisions and the latest technological advances in equine husbandry;
- name and demonstrate proper use of equipment used to humanely manage or treat horses;
- recognize and practice basic horse handling safety skills while on the ground and when
mounted;
- identify and evaluate equine anatomy and physiology and relate form to function;
- define nutritional needs and demonstrate proper feeding techniques; and
- list common infectious diseases and parasites and explain the role of preventative health.
For students interested in an Associate degree, an Equine Science major is available. Students interested in a suggested order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence.
For more information see the Agriculture Department website.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Equine Science Certificate program are:
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Complete 27 units from
- Equine Science Requirements
| Equine Science Requirements - complete 27.00 units |
| AGRI 99I | Agriculture Occupational Work Experience Internship | 0.50-8.00 |
| ANSCI 20 | Basic Animal Science | 3.00 |
| EQSCI 51 | Equine Nutrition | 1.00 |
| EQSCI 53 | Equine Reproduction | 1.00 |
| EQSCI 101 | Horse Handling Skills | 1.50 |
| EQSCI 102A | Beginning Horsemanship and Riding | 1.50 |
| EQSCI 102B | Intermediate Horsemanship and Riding | 1.50 |
| EQSCI 102C | Advanced Horsemanship and Riding | 1.50 |
| EQSCI 170 | Farrier Science | 3.00 |
| EQSCI 180 | Equine Business Management | 2.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| EQSCI 25 | Equine Science | 3.00 |
| EQSCI 80 | Equine and Stable Management | 3.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| EQSCI 52 | Equine Health | 3.00 |
| EQSCI 60 | Equine Anatomy and Physiology | 3.00 |
| ANSCI 91 | Rangeland Management | 3.00 |
| EQSCI 120 | Introduction to Therapeutic Riding Principles | 1.00 |
| EQSCI 121 | Therapeutic Riding Program Procedures | 1.50 |
| EQSCI 125 | The Basics of Dressage for Horse and Rider | 1.00 |
| EQSCI 151 | Introduction to Equine Acupressure and Massage | 1.00 |
| EQSCI 162 | Horse Housing and Facilities | 1.00 |
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Term Effective:
Fall 2014
The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.
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