Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship| Major
This unique program combines practical coursework in equine studies, riding instructor training, business management, and education coursework with dedicated therapeutic horsemanship classes taught by PATH International certified instructors.
We offer two tracks to help you specialize in this exponentially growing field.
Instructor
This “boots in the sand” track prepares you to take your PATH Intl. certification exams upon graduation after completion of required teaching and internship hours. The course work includes riding instructor training and riding classes that fulfill most of the PATH’s exam requirements. This track includes business and education courses along with in-depth equine coursework.
Administrator
You do not need to take a riding class or instructor training classes when you choose this track. The course roster requires more in-depth business studies as well as human resource management, marketing, and accounting and prepares you to work in a non-profit business such as a therapeutic riding center.
For more information about Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship…
Pam Hess, DVM
Dean of the School of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies Faculty
Melissa Borror
IDA Head Coach
School of Equine Studies
Seth Clark
Adjunct Instructor of Equine studies
School of Equine Studies
Heidi D'Angelo
Adjunct Instructor of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
Sarah Dwyer
Visiting Instructor of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
Pam Hess, DVM
Dean of the School of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
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Nancy Kohler-Cunningham
IHSA Hunt Seat Senior Coach
School of Equine Studies
Mary Pardee
Director of Riding Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
Deborah Savage
Adjunct Instructor of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
Laura Stockhaus
Instructor of Equine Studies
School of Equine Studies
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