Undergraduate Catalog - Lake Erie College

Equine Studies
The equine studies minor is intended for students from various
backgrounds who wish to supplement their academic
major with studies in equine studies. This option, when
combined with various majors such as business, biology,
communication, education and pre-medicine, provides the
student with the scientific and technical knowledge, as well
as the hands-on practice of horsemanship. In addition, students
interested in pursuing further study and/or careers
in various equine fields will benefit from the addition of
this minor to their curriculum. Students are exposed to the
equine industry. Many graduates may work in the allied
industries such as breed associations, feed companies,
research laboratories and pharmaceutical companies.
Others continue their education for a professional degree,
such as veterinary medicine, or work toward a master’s or
doctoral degree. The coursework provides the following:
1. An understanding of the scope of the industry and its
economical value to society.
2. An understanding of the biological principles involved
in the nutrition and production of animals.
3. An insight into animal behavior and man’s ability to
humanely use it for his benefit as well as for the animals
well being.
4. The ability to apply knowledge gained to solve problems
and to integrate solutions to attain successful horse
production and management.
Restrictions and General Information
1. This minor is not available to students majoring in
equine studies.
2. A minimum overall 2.5 GPA for all coursework.
3. A minor should be declared at the time a student
accumulates 90 hours.
4. A student may not double count courses between the
minor and other requirements except where approved
by the College.
5. A student must complete a minimum of 16 hours.
6. Courses taken on a pass/fail basis may not be applied
to the minor.
Requirements for the Minor:
16 semester credits including:
• EQ 109 Introduction to the Equine Industry (3 SH)
• EQ 110 Horse Care Practicum (4 SH)
And EQ Minor Group 1 - three semester credits from the
following:
• EQ 202 Management of Equestrian Activities (3 SH)
• EQ 208 Principles of Therapeutic Horsemanship (3SH)
• EQ 210 Equine Health (4 SH)
and EQ Minor Group 2 - two semester credits from the
following:
• EQR 101 Riding Skills 1 (1 SH)
• EQR 112 Balanced Seat Equitation II (1 SH)
• EQR 102 Riding Skills II (1 SH)
• EQR 103 Riding Skills III (1 SH)
• EQR 113 Balanced Seat Equitation III (1 SH)
• EQR 120 Intro to Hunters and Theory (1 SH)
• EQR 121 Hunter I (1 SH)
• EQR 125 Intro to Dressage and Theory (2 SH)
• EQR 126 Dressage I (1 SH)
• EQR 130 Intro to Stadium Jumpers and Theory (2 SH)
• EQR 131 Stadium Jumping I (1 SH)
• EQR 135 Intro to Eventing and Theory (2 SH)
• EQR 136 Eventing I (1 SH)
and EQ Minor Group 3 - four semester credits from the
following:
• EQ 203 Management of Equestrian Facilities (3 SH)
• EQ 204 Equine Facilities II and Operations (3 SH)
• EQ 250/350 Internship in Equine Studies (2-5 SH)
• EQ 230 Course Design (2 SH)
• EQR 301 Training I (2 SH)
• EQR 310 Schooling (2 SH)
• EQ 320 Equine Nutrition (4 SH)
• EQ 324 Pasture Management (3 SH)
• EQ 331 Equine Lameness and Conditioning (4 SH)
• EQ 340 Judging (2 SH)
• EQ 401 Equine Venture Consulting (3 SH)
• EQ 402 New Venture Creation for the Equine Industry
(3 SH)
Finance
Requirements for the Minor:
The finance minor is primarily designed for business,
accounting, marketing, sports management, entrepreneur
and human resource majors. Other majors are also
welcome to take finance as a minor. It is designed for
students seeking a deeper understanding of the financial
environment under which businesses operate and money
management.
18 semester credits including:
• FN 326 International Financial Management (2 SH)
• FN 404 Financial Systems (4 SH)
• FN 405 Investments (4 SH)
and Finance Minor Group 1 - four semester credits from
the following:
• FN 321 Intermediate Corporate Finance (4 SH)
• FN 345 Financial Planning (4 SH)
• FN 330 Real Estate Principles and Finance (4 SH)
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