Equestrian Teacher/Trainer

Degree Awarded:  Bachelor of Science

The Equestrian Teacher/Trainer major is designed for students with the knowledge, athletic skill and dedication to follow a career path in riding & training horses and instructing riders. In addition to the core Equine Studies courses (including business) students are expected to practice their riding skills diligently. Teacher/trainer majors must attain above average proficiency in three of the four English disciplines offered at Lake Erie College (dressage, hunters, jumpers and combined training). Students spend time working with young horses, assisting in riding classes and teaching students in supervised lab sessions to gain the skills, confidence and knowledge necessary to pursue a career as a trainer and teacher.

This program prepares dedicated, talented individuals to take positions of responsibility as riders, trainers and riding instructors. Students are also prepared to provide top-quality management of an equine facility. Practical application of knowledge and skills provides the student with the opportunity to gain the proficiency necessary to be successful in his or her chosen field.

Requirements for this Major:

66-69 semester credits including:

• AC 101 Accounting Principles I (4 SH)
• PE 110 First Aid and CPR Certification (2 SH)
• EQ 109 Introduction to the Equine Industry (3 SH)
• EQ 110 Horse Care Practicum (4 SH)
• EQ 202 Management of Equestrian Activities (3 SH)
• EQ 203 Management of Equestrian Facilities (3 SH)
• EQ 210 Equine Health (4 SH)
• EQ 220 Introduction to Teaching Riding (2 SH)
• EQ 250/350 Internship in Equine Studies (1-5 SH)
• EQ 302 Training I (2 SH)
• EQ 303 Training II (2 SH)
• EQ 312 Principles and Theory of Competition (2 SH)
• EQ 316 Methods and Materials of Teaching Riding I (4 SH)
• EQ 317 Methods and Materials of Teaching Riding II (4 SH)
• EQ 320 Equine Nutrition (4 SH)
• EQ 331 Equine Lameness and Conditioning (4 SH)
• EQ 401 Equine Venture Consulting (3 SH)
• EQ 402 New Venture Creation for the Equine Industry (3 SH)

Note: There may be specific credit hour requirements for Internships. Students should review requirements with their academic advisor.

and three of the following:

• EQ 113 Hunter I (1 SH)
• EQ 127 Dressage I (1 SH)
• EQ 132 Stadium Jumping I (1 SH)
• EQ 145 Eventing I (1 SH)

and eight semester credits from the following:

• BI 238 Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3 SH)
• BI 238L Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab (1 SH)
• BI 239 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (3 SH)
• BI 239L Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (1 SH)

or

• EQ 238 Equine Anatomy and Physiology I (4 SH)
• EQ 239 Equine Anatomy and Physiology II (4 SH)

Students who major in equestrian teacher/trainer must also enroll in BI 100 or BI 101 to satisfy the College's general education requirement for scientific inquiry.

Other recommended courses for teacher/trainer majors include:

• EQ 170-79/270-79/370-79 Special Topics in Equine Studies (1-4 SH)
• EQ 181 Breeding Practicum (3 SH)
• EQ 230 Course Design (2 SH)
• EQ 324 Pasture Management (3 SH)
• EQ 340 Judging (2 SH)
• LG 315 Business Law I (4 SH)
• MN 312 Human Resource Management (4 SH)
• MN 323 Organizational Behavior (4 SH)
• AC 102 Accounting Principles II (4 SH)
• PS 101 General Psychology (4 SH)