Equestrian Studies Concentration

The equestrian studies option is designed so that the student can acquire a liberal arts education and be well-rounded in the knowledge of horses, stable management, the teaching of riding, and the history and philosophy of training, teaching and riding. This option prepares the student to gain employment after graduation as a riding instructor, as a stable or riding program manager, or as a trainer.

Recreation and Leisure Major Studies
 (Equestrian Studies Concentration)
Pre-requisite
PSY  111 Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
Co-requisite courses
ACCT 211 Financial Accounting 3 credits
BADM 212 Principles of Management 4
EDUC 219 Educational Psychology 4
*Human Resources Management (BADM 314) is recommended.
Required courses
REC 220 Recreation, Leisure and Society 3
REC 221 Introduction of Leisure Service Delivery Systems 3
REC 300 Program Planning and Evaluation 3
REC 406 Recreation Internship 3
REC 248 Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation 3
*Certification in CPR and Standard First Aid are also required.
Theory Requirements
HRSM 223 Introduction to Equestrian Studies 3
HRSM 224 CHA Riding Instructor Certification 3
HRSM 276 Dressage 2
HRSM 325 Jumping I 2
HRSM 323 Eventing 2
HRSM 324 Breaking and Training 1
HRSM 328 Horse Show Judging 3
  Horsemanship Elective
  • Jumping II (HRSM 326)
  • Mini Prix Equitation (HRSM 327)
  • Independent Study
  • Special Topics Course
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