Equine Studies at Lake Erie College | Painesville, OH

Majors in Equestrian Studies

• Equine Business Administration Equine Business Administration

• Equine Facility Management Equine Facility Management

• Equine Pre-Veterinary Science ProgramEquine Pre-Veterinary Science Program

• Equine Teacher/Trainer-English Riding Equine Teacher/Trainer-English Riding

• Equine Therapeutic HorsemanshipEquine Therapeutic Horsemanship

Turning Passion into a Profession

Housed at the beautiful 86-acre George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center, just a short drive from LEC’s main campus, the School of Equine Studies maintains a long history of educating skilled and knowledgeable equine professionals. The Equine Studies curriculum combines rigorous academics with experiential learning, and the coursework in all five EQ Studies majors is carefully designed to prepare you to enter this unique multi-billion-dollar industry.  You will enjoy courses in equine anatomy and physiology, health, and nutrition, supported by those in business, management, and marketing.  Our students enjoy small class sizes and personal relationships with our faculty, allowing them to truly work as a team to create an individualized path to success in the industry. 

At EQ, students enjoy extensive riding opportunities in academic classes, private lessons, and intercollegiate riding teams on our herd of school horses. Our horses offer a variety of experiences, with many having extensive careers before joining us to become our most valued professors. Showing opportunities are available for students on our horses throughout each year in both rated and schooling environments in several disciplines.

Our faculty comes from many facets of the equine industry. Their resumes include veterinary practices, nationally rated judging, large-scale facility management, PATH International certification, and training businesses with a variety of clientele.  These professionals draw on their vast wealth of experience to impart the skills crucial to success in the horse world. Faculty are involved in each step of our students’ journeys, and are integral in guiding them through networking, internships, and work-study opportunities. Students benefit from the diversity of experiences, and it develops into the comprehensive flexibility valued by industry employers.  Join us to learn how to turn your love for horses into a fulfilling and successful future.