Ohio University - Sourthern Campus - Equine Studies Program

Ohio University Southern Campus is located in Ironton,· Farm Manager
Ohio and is a four-year public university that offers· Riding Instructor
both Associate's and Bachelor's degrees. For those· Equine Records Manager
students who are seeking a degree in equine studies,· Equine Sales and Marketing Agent
OU Southern offers an Associate's in Applied Science· Horse Trainer or Assistant Trainer
Degree in Equine Studies. This program has been· Equine Journalist
developed to provide students with the knowledge and· Horse Show or Events Manager
skills that are required to have a long and successful· Horse Show Judge
career as a trained professional in the equine industry.· National Breed Association Representative
Students who successfully complete the degree willStudents who are accepted to the equine studies
have an appreciation and understanding of the horseprogram can apply for scholarships and state and
through courses in anatomy and physiology andfederal aid to assist with the expenses that are
through participating in the psychological process ofassociated with attending college.
working hands on with horses. Students will also knowThe Ohio Horse Park is a center of learning for both
how to care for, feed, and maintain a horse so that itstudents and the public. This facility is dedicated to
will be able to reach its highest potential. Besidesproviding both its students and the public with a safe
learning about the horse itself, students will learn theequine experience and its doors are always open to
legal and ethical issues that the equine industry facespeople who are looking for any type of equine
on a daily basis. Students will also be introduced to theinformation. Ohio University Southern Campus Horse
business aspect of the equine industry along with thePark offers a state of the art equine facility that
training side. Students will also learn goodfeatures
communication skills that are needed to succeed in the· 290 ft x 120 ft outdoor show arena
equine industry today.· 20m x 60 m dressage arena
The Equine Studies Program is broken into four· 180 ft x 75 ft indoor arena
different parts with the first section being devoted to· Indoor Therapy Arena
equine science and health. The courses in this section· 44 stalls available for show rental
of the program are taught by a veterinarian with years· Camper hookups for shows and travelers
of equine experience and include classes in nutrition,· Over 6 acres of turnout
reproduction, anatomy and physiology, first aid, and· 2 classrooms and one common area
preventative medicine. The second section of the· OU Southern Reproduction Center
program is devoted to the business portion of the· Ohio Horse Park Center for Therapeutic
equine industry and is designed to promote theRiding
understanding of the financial and physical aspects ofThe Horse Park is also the site of many different
the horse industry. The third portion of the program isorganizations which include:
devoted to riding and training horses. Students will take· Home of the OU Southern Equine Studies
riding classes in three different seats: western seat,Program
hunt seat, and saddle seat. The last portion of the· Home of the OU Southern Equestrian Teams
curriculum is devoted to field experience and· Host to events from 10 different
internships. These are essential to give the students aorganizations
realist view of a career that involves horses.· OUS Community Lesson Program
Graduates of this program will have many different· OUS Therapeutic Riding Program
career options to choose from and students will be· Rental of facilities for shows and clinics
able to select different elective courses to enhanceFor more great equine studies programs make sure to
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