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Equine

Equine Science

Associate of Science Degree

Equine Science program offers a variety of knowledge in the equine world. Learn skills in horse production, equine nutrition, horsemanship and horse training and have the foundations needed to continue an education at a four-year institute.

  

English style horse jumping in the CWC equine center

CourseCredits
Equine Management 3
General Biology I 4
General Biology II 4
Introduction to Chemistry  4
Public Speaking 3

Macroeconomics or
Microeconomics

3
Equine Nutrition 3
Horsemanship I 3
Horsemanship II 3
College Algebra 4
Fundamentals of Statistics 4

Take a minimum of three (6) credits from the following:

CourseCredits
Training for Timed Events 3
Equine Facility Mgmt I 3
Horse Event Production 2-4
Training the Roping Horse I 3
Fundamentals of Teaching Riding I 3
English Equitation I 3
English Equitation II 3
CHA Standard Certification 3
Horse Showmanship I 3
Stock Horse Use & Showing I 3
Stock Horse Use & Showing II 3
CHA Equine Facility Mgt Certification 3
Training the Cutting Horse I 3
Training the Cutting Horse II
3


General electives: 3 credits

 

Students must complete general education requirements that will provide students a general knowledge to help them complete a degree at CWC.

CourseCredits
Writing Level I 3
Writing Level II 3
American & Wyoming Government 3
Arts/Humanities 3
University Studies 1

 

Meet your professors

Jennifer Cole

Assistant Professor of Equine Studies

Jennifer Cole is passionate about horses and bring her passion to the classroom.

Drew Schrock

Instructor of Farrier Science

Drew Schrock is the rodeo coach at CWC but also brings knowledge of farrier science to students.