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Professionals in the equine industry use specific skills and apply principles of horsemanship and standards of equine care and performance within the equine industry and management of equestrian-related businesses or events.
The equestrian studies program focuses on practical knowledge to prepare students for a variety of careers in the equine industry. Coursework is supplemented by guest lectures from industry-leading professionals including trainers, judges, veterinarians and horse show managers.
The equestrian studies program focuses on practical knowledge to prepare students for a variety of careers in the equine industry. Coursework is supplemented by guest lectures from industry-leading professionals including trainers, judges, veterinarians and horse show managers.
SCAD also offers an equestrian studies minor and fields a championship equestrian team that has earned 33 individual and team titles, including 10 American National Riding Commission championships and six individual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association championships over the past seven years. Students have the opportunity to study, train and ride at the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center, a 100-acre, state-of-the-art facility with paddocks, grazing fields, competition rinks and a barn for the university’s and student riders’ own horses.
2008-09 SCAD equestrian team - Back row, left to right: S. Dale, H. Armstrong, J. Ferris, S. Pinzon, P. Frederick, E. Wilcox, W. Fuller, B. Bailey, L. Encinales, A. Lugo, M.J. Thompson, C. McCarthy Front row, left to right: L. Gwilliam, T. Benton, C. Snyder, H. Huitt, B. Thaler, K. Bonham, M. Gallagher, J. Tierney, N. Mercado, S. Branco, C. Porter, K. Young
Contact Equestrian Studies
- jdent@scad.edu
- admission@scad.edu
- Hong Kong/Savannah/eLearning: 800.869.7223 or 912.525.5100
- Atlanta: 877.722.3285 or 404.253.2700
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Transfer Chat Session (Noon-3 p.m. EST)
Nov. 18, 2009- Winter Quarter Begins
Jan. 04, 2010
News
- Sep. 01, 2009
SACS approves equestrian studies program - Apr. 16, 2009
Hunters, jumpers convene at Equestrian Center - Feb. 06, 2009
Pursuing creative careers at SCAD Career Fair
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