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2007-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Equine Science

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Mandeville (chairperson), Briggs, Calderone, Cryan, McNutt, Schmall.

Mission and Programs

The Department of Equine Science provides a comprehensive educational experience for students pursuing careers as professionals in the equine industry. The theory and analysis of academic studies are balanced by practical experience. Throughout, ethics and personal responsibility are strongly emphasized.

Instruction offers intensive classroom effort, practical applications and the opportunity for personal involvement in many facets of the equine industry. Students’ development as contributing members to the larger human community is encouraged and advanced by our following commitments:

  • practical application of academic principles
  • student exposure to many aspects of the equine industry, including equestrian team competition
  • ongoing program development to highlight the unique capabilities of our faculty, facilities, horses, and students with the general community, and to foster closer ties with local and national communities
  • undergraduate research opportunities in nutrition, exercise physiology, and molecular genetics as well as current legal, business and ethical issues.

Equine Business and Facility Management is designed for the student whose primary interest is pursuing a career managing an equine facility, and/or being involved in other equine-related businesses, including equine insurance adjusters, bloodstock agents, editors and writers, administrators of racing and breeding organizations, racetrack and breeding farm administrators, and those involved in the marketing of horses or horse-related products. This interdisciplinary major draws courses from the Departments of Equine Science; Business, Accounting, and Economics; Communication; English; and Mathematical Sciences (Math and Computer Science courses).

Equine Preveterinary Medicine/Pregraduate Studies prepares students for entry into graduate school programs and colleges of veterinary medicine. Many undergraduate research opportunities are available. This major provides a unique opportunity for preveterinary medicine students to work with horses at the Equine Center, producing horse-experienced veterinary students.

Equine Health Technology offers a career as a Registered Veterinary Technician with an emphasis on horses. This major is derived from an articulation agreement between Columbus State Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program, and Otterbein’s Department of Equine Science. At the end of four years, with the successful completion of requirements from both institutions, the student will receive the Associate of Applied Science degree from Columbus State Community College, the Baccalaureate degree from Otterbein College and be eligible to take the Veterinary Technician National Examination and become registered as a Veterinary Technician by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board. Columbus State Community College’s Veterinary Technology Program is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Students complete half of their clinical experience at The Ohio State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and half at a veterinary medical practice. Students should be aware that Columbus State’s tuition cost varies depending upon Ohio residency status.

Equine Studies Minor
The goal of the Equine Studies minor is to provide a venue for those students majoring in another department, but who wish to further their knowledge of the equine and its care, with the option of furthering their equestrian skills. Students taking this minor will broaden their perspectives through their experiences working with horses.

Other Requirements

All equine Science students attend 3 scheduled Practicum classes to increase proficiency in a variety of areas. Topics include novice bandaging, wound care and medical bandaging, forage evaluation, tractor maintenance, injection techniques, jump course design, body condition scoring, horse trailer driving, and career opportunities in the equine industry. By special permission, upper level Preveterinary Medicine and Equine Health Technology students may also attend the “Medical Rounds” Practicum at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine.

A Service Learning project is required of all majors. Students have the opportunity of working with physically or mentally challenged riders, 4H groups, inner city children, animal humane societies, or groups requiring knowledge of safe horse handling.

Pairs of students work together on the Otterbein College Foalwatch Team. These students foal over 70 mares during the winter and spring quarters at nearby Success Acres, Inc., a Standardbred breeding farm. This farm is also the site used for halter breaking foals in EQSC 301 Systems Course III and for learning to trim hooves in EQSC 290 Farrier Science II.

Otterbein also has three Equestrian Teams in hunt seat, dressage, and eventing. All levels of riders including non-equine majors are encouraged to participate. Riders take lessons at the equine center and compete in regional and national competitions. Riders must register in at least 2 group lessons a week to be eligible for any of the teams.

All students in the Department of Equine Science participate in designated equine activities with which Otterbein College is associated, such as horse shows, clinics, and guest lectures.

It is strongly recommended that all Equine Science majors take Health Education 280, First Aid and Computer Science 100, Computer Concepts and Applications. First Aid is required for the B.A. or B.S. Equine Business and Facility Management major.

Equine Science program fees are assessed for the following courses: Equine Science 110, 120, 130, 280, 290, 295, 296, 301, 302, 305, 311 , 320, 330, 350 and 410.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all the required courses for each major. If a grade lower than C- is earned, the course must be repeated in order to enroll in subsequent courses.

Program Outcomes

Equine Business and Facility Management: This course of study prepares students for careers in the business and facility management aspects of the equine industry. The intensively horse-centered curriculum is balanced by strong business preparation. Possible employment outcomes include positions in facility operation, specialized insurance, writing and publishing, administration of sport disciplines and breed organizations, racetrack, competition facility, farm and event management, as well as sales, marketing and distribution of horses and horse related products. Students wishing to pursue graduate degrees will be well prepared to apply to Law and Business Administration programs.

Equine Science Preveterinary Medicine/Pregraduate Studies: These courses of study prepare students for graduate school programs and colleges of veterinary medicine. Students are encouraged to engage in undergraduate research projects.

Equine Health Technology: This course of study prepares the student for a career as a Registered Veterinary Technician. The student may be qualified to work as a professional technician at any veterinary clinic or hospital, rehabilitation center, or breeding facility.

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