Minors

Captive Wild Animal Management Minor

Stephens College Equestrian Science Minor for the
University of Missouri Animal Science Major

Background:

The Equestrian Science Minor is offered through a partnership with Stephens College.  Founded in 1925, this is one of the nation’s oldest and best-known college equestrian programs.  In addition to courses at Stephens College, students in this program have the options of competing in local and national horse shows and clinics.  This program is geared toward those who want to become a horse trainer, rider, teacher, equine event planner, horse show or stable manager, urban planners at trails and stable sites, therapeutic riding teachers, and judges and clinicians.

Required Courses:

• 3 riding courses (6 hrs total)
• Choose from hunter/jumper, saddle seat, western, dressage, and driving.
• Equine Mgmt I (3 hrs – EQS 130) – Fall Semester Only
• Designed to introduce students to the horse and its basic care. Subject matter includes breeds; conformation; diseases; parasites; lameness and treatment; daily care and management; general terminology; and first aid for the horse.
• Equine Mgmt II (3 hrs – EQS 135) – Spring Semester Only
• Required for all students not taking Horse Production (AS 4977) at MU
• If you have taken Horse Production (AS 4977) at MU, you may choose from the following senior level electives:
• Equine Feeding & Nutrition (3 hrs – EQS 301)
• Intro. to Therapeutic Riding (3 hrs – EQS 330) – Fall Semester Only
• Equine Anatomy & Mechanics in Motion (3 hrs – EQS 340)
• Stewarding & Judging (3 hrs – EQS 401)
• Equestrian Business Mgmt (3 hrs – EMB 496)
• Stable Mgmt (4 hrs – EQS 310)
• This course will provide the hands-on experience in the everyday operation of a stable. Topics covered will be: horse facilities; equipment; tractors; truck and trailer; loading and hauling horses; ordering supplies; preparation for horse shows; fencing and pasture management; and managing the stalled horse.
• Horse Keeper (4 hrs – EQS 410)
• This course is designed to allow students to gain experience in the day to day care and maintenance of horses. Students will learn to manage their time and gain self confidence while managing a string of horses and utilizing previous coursework in the day to day care of each horse.

How to Become Involved:
Because of the number of available horses, enrollment in this program is limited.  Preference is given to MU Animal Science majors, but all majors are encouraged to apply.  E-mail or visit Marci Jennings (Equine Instructor in the MU Division of Animal Science) for application. 
All minor credits must be taken at Stephens College. A student may only take 5 credit hours per semester toward the minor. Upon completion of the minor, MU students must request that Stephens College send a transcript to MU so that the minor can be posted to their MU transcript.