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. Students develop actionable equine business models and plans for equine facilities. They study laws, principles, rules and regulations associated with equine-related activities, and learn how to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals from equine-related professions. While at SCAD, students practice ethical behavior, demonstrating social and professional responsibility, and perform as riders and trainers at high, specialized levels. Curriculum is supplemented with 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. Students develop actionable equine business models and plans for equine facilities. They study laws, principles, rules and regulations associated with equine-related activities, and learn how to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals from equine-related professions. While at SCAD, students practice ethical behavior, demonstrating social and professional responsibility, and perform as riders and trainers at high, specialized levels. Curriculum is supplemented with guest lectures from industry-leading professionals including trainers, judges, veterinarians and horse show managers.
Equestrian studies graduates are able to apply knowledge of horse psychology, body language and social behavior to the care, training and riding of horses; demonstrate knowledge of equine anatomy, conformation, structure, conditioning and health; prove competency in the safe handling and proper care of horses; and select, evaluate and judge the sport horse.
SCAD also offers an equestrian studies minor and fields a championship equestrian team that has earned individual and team titles. SCAD equestrian has won seven American National Riding Commission national team championships and seven individual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association championships. Students have the opportunity to train and ride at the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center, an 80-acre, state-of-the-art facility with paddocks, pastures, competition arenas and a barn for the university's and student riders' own horses.
Equestrian brochure
SCAD also offers an equestrian studies minor and fields a championship equestrian team that has earned individual and team titles. SCAD equestrian has won seven American National Riding Commission national team championships and seven individual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association championships. Students have the opportunity to train and ride at the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center, an 80-acre, state-of-the-art facility with paddocks, pastures, competition arenas and a barn for the university's and student riders' own horses.
Equestrian brochure
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
