Mount Ida College

The Equine Management program allows students to obtain a business-oriented degree through a challenging education that blends the liberal arts with professional preparation in business and the equine industry. The equine curriculum provides a balanced course structure, including emphasis on both the science of the horse and the principles of business combined with internship experience. In addition the equine program offers two concentrations (Equine Facility Management and Equine Health Management) which allow students to focus on their specialty. Elective options will prepare students to enter the workforce with the skills necessary for success as an independent business person or a skilled employee.

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Program Objectives:

• A solid background in business and equine courses appropriate to an equine management degree
  
  
• Specialized skills and knowledge necessary to be a skilled employee in the equine industry 
  
  
• An understanding of the horse’s anatomy and how it relates to form and function
  
  
• The necessary knowledge to pass the written exam of the Massachusetts Riding Instructor’s test
  
  
• Knowledge to develop nutritional plans for all types of horses 
  
  
• The ability to critically assess diseases and life-threatening emergencies in the horse 
  
  
• Skills to collect information and write a concise research paper

Possible Careers Include: 

• Equine Facility Manager 
  
  
• Equine Journalist 
  
  
• Riding Instructor 
  
  
• Breeding Manager
  
  
• Equine Therapy Counselor 
  
  
• Equine Veterinarian
  
  
• Show Manager