Equestrian/Equine Studies

STEM • Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

What is it about?

A program that focuses on the horse, horsemanship, and related subjects and prepares individuals to care for horses and horse equipment; ride and drive horses for leisure, sport, show, and professional purposes; and manage the training of horses and riders. Includes instruction in horse breeding, nutrition, health, and safety; history of the horse and horsemanship; horse development and training; riding and equestrian technique; stable, paddock, and track management; and equipment maintenance and repair.

Numbers at a glance

459th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
27
Colleges offer it
288
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
18
Women
270

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O's Insights on Equestrian/Equine Studies

  • Major has been decreasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 40% of graduates come from public universities.