 Equine Science
Jay A. DeTraglia,
Director
Duilio Viscusi,
Coordinator
Phone:
(518)
736-4330
FAX: (518)
736-4331
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In the two-year Equine
Science program, students acquire knowledge and
develop the skills essential for success in
equine-related careers while also preparing them for
college studies. Students are instructed in all aspects
of horse care, breaking, and training for show and
pleasure. Students receive riding instruction, including
Equitation, both English and Western, and basic jumping.
Hands on skill-based education will enable our students
to work with horses in all aspects of the industry.
Students in the first year of the program are at the
stables three days per week, and are in the classroom
two days for theory. Second year students are at the
stables four days per week, and spend one day in the
classroom for theory.
There are opportunities for internship and work study
for students to obtain career readiness experience.
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Program Objectives:
• Students will acquire skills essential for entry-level
employment and/or college
• Students will recognize and demonstrate safe horse handling
techniques
• Students will understand basic training and behavior of horses
• Students will be able to demonstrate basic equestrian care
skills
• Students will have an understanding of various employment
opportunities in equine related industries
Elements of Course Content:
• Introduction to Therapeutic Riding
• Equine Nutrition
• Farm management
• Equine Lameness/Health and First Aid
• Equitation Riding
• Breaking and Training of Horses
• Equine Reproduction
• Harnessing and Driving
• Equine Anatomy and Physiology
• Horse Psychology
Required Program Components:
• Respect safety practices for animals/staff/peers
• Proper attire
• Ability to participate in physically rigorous activity
• Willing to work in all weather conditions
• Internship participation
• Cumulative portfolio
• Daily performance participation
Essential Skills for Success:
• Excellent attendance
• Work independently
• Ability to follow multi-step instructions
• Teamwork skills
• Complete written work on time
• Ability to accept constructive instruction
• Interest in and awareness of working with animals
Career Paths:
• Riding instructor
• Farm manager
• Breeding farm manager
• Veterinary assistant
• Farrier
• Trainer
• Equine dentist
• Track/show barn groom
• Equine massage Therapist
• Therapeutic riding
Related Technical and College Studies:
• Veterinary
technician
• Performance horse training
• Harness trainer
• Equine racing
• Equine breeding
• Equine management
• Thoroughbred management
• Horse farm management
Articulation Agreements exist with the following
colleges/universities:
• Cazenovia College
• Merideth Manor University, VA
• SUNY Cobleskill
• SUNY Morrisville
• University of Vermont
• William Woods University, MO
Learn more about Articulation Agreements
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