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Business Administration - Equine Business Management | |
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"I chose this degree because of its dual versatility and specialty. While the equine aspect of my degree has afforded me a competitive edge in a specific industry, this degree is still also a business degree and offers an excellent spectrum of career possibilities." - Casey Kallenberg '05 |
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Read more on the Equine Business Major from recent graduates |
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Students who are interested in blending equine studies with other disciplines may find that a Major in Equine Business Management is the perfect combination. One of the greatest advantages our program offers is the hands-on experience required in every equine and business class. Writing your own business plans and demographic analyses, designing your own ad campaigns, making your own oral presentations and participating in event management activities are invaluable elements of the St. Andrews program, and are rarely offered elsewhere at the undergraduate level. Samples of Equine Business courses: Principles of Accounting I/II St. Andrews is strongly committed to providing you with a well-rounded education, including exciting real-world opportunities such as internships. There is often no better way than an internship to clarify your academic and career goals and to provide you with valuable professional experiences and connections. St. Andrews riders have interned with professional trainers at nationally recognized Therapeutic Horsemanship centers, at thoroughbred breeding and training farms, in equestrian programs at other colleges and universities, as well as with tack shops, veterinarian offices, and equine massage therapists. They have worked in zoos, laboratories, and health departments as well as for equine publications. In fact, the possibilities for internships are limited only by your creativity, imagination, and commitment. Our recent graduates are active in many aspects of the Equestrian industry, from teaching and training in private, preparatory schools or college-riding programs, to managing tack shops, working for national equine pharmaceutical companies, and/or attending graduate school in veterinary medicine, physical therapy, or law, to running their own showing and boarding barns. A St. Andrews education provides you with the contact and the skills to succeed in your career. |
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St. Andrews offers workshops throughout the year. We are a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) Premier Accredited Facility and host registered workshops and instructor certification. Horse Owner Workshops sponsored by Purina Mills and Veterinary Seminars are held at our facility and our open to all students. Each student in the Equestrian Program receives two riding lessons per week. Riding courses include Equitation I, II, III, IV, Schooling Hunters, Showing Hunters, Showing Jumpers, Beginner Dressage, Competitive Dressage, and Natural Horsemanship. We also teach lessons in Western Pleasure and Reining. |
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