Chair, Department of Equestrian Business Management:
Michele Smith, M.B.A.
Equestrian Faculty:
Becky Clervi
Lynn Frazee
The interdisciplinary bachelor of science major in equestrian business management
provides an opportunity for students preparing to enter the field as managers,
teachers and trainers in the horse industry. Because this major is dependent
for its success upon a strong liberal arts base, the equestrian business management
graduate will find that she has truly increased her competitive edge in the job
market. The horse business is in need of people trained in personnel management,
finance and marketing as well as teachers and trainers who know how to communicate
with those in the
business.
Requirements for the B.S. Major in Equestrian
Business Management
The bachelor of science degree in equestrian business
management requires completion of liberal arts degree requirements including
2.0 required liberal arts courses as listed below and 18.25 required courses.
Equestrian business management majors must take at least four business courses
from Stephens College. An internship experience is required before registering
for EBM 494. A grade of C- or better in each of the required courses and a cumulative
GPA of at least 2.0 is required. Students may elect to take additional courses
in the prefixes of the major for a total of 20.0 in a 40.5 course degree program.
Students must pass a proficiency exam, ride in two of the four seats and have
a current Red Cross Certification to graduate from this program.
NOTE: In the following course listing, (1c) = 1.0 course
or 3 semester hours.
Required Courses
Business
ACC 210: Accounting I (1c)
ACC 220: Accounting II (1c)
BUS 225: Principles of Management (1c)
BUS 250: Principles of Marketing (1c)
BUS 305: Human Resource Management (1c)
CIS 206: Intro to Computer Information Systems (1c)
Equestrian
EQS 115–129: Riding: 5 classes (2.5c)
EQS 130: Equine Management (1c)
EQS 201: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship I (1c)
EQS 202: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship II (.5c)
EQS 203: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship III (.5c)
EQS 205: Show Horse Preparation (.75c)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (1c)
EQS 301: Equine Feeding and Nutrition (1c)
EQS 310: Stable Management (1c)
EQS 340: Theory of Horseshoeing (1c)
INT 210: Internship Development (.5c)
EBM 494: Post-Internship (.5c)
EBM 496: Equestrian Business Management (1c)
Red Cross Certification required.
Riders are responsible for their own medical insurance.
Required Liberal Arts Courses
BIO 111N: Biological Concepts (1c)
MAT 207M: Introduction to Statistics (1c)
NOTE: Course descriptions for the above may be
found under the program headings of Biology, Business Administration and
Mathematics.
Requirements for the Equestrian Minor
The minor in the equestrian program requires the completion
of 6.0 courses of which 2.0 courses must be at or above the 300 level and 1.5
courses must be in applied riding. Students may elect additional EQS courses
for a total of 8.0 in the minor.
Required Courses
Riding: 3 classes (.5c each) (1.5c)
EQS 130: Equine Management (1c)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (1c)
EQS elective (.5c)
EQS 300-level or above electives (2c)
Equestrian Minor and the Liberal Studies Major
The equestrian minor is available as an option to include
in the liberal studies major. See the liberal studies section
of the catalog for complete information about the major.
Equestrian Courses
Riding Classes: The fee for riding is $440 per
class each semester. All riding courses require an approved safety helmet with
neck harness and chin strap.
EQS 115: Riding: Dressage
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite one semester of riding at Stephens and permission of instructor)
EQS 117: Riding: Beginning Saddle Seat
(.5 course)
(Open to all students)
EQS 118: Riding: Intermediate Saddle Seat
(.5 course)
(Open to intermediate students)
EQS 120: Riding: Western
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor and completion of one riding class
at Stephens)
EQS 121: Riding Beginning/Intermediate Hunt Seat
(.5 course)
(Open to all students with permission of instructor)
EQS 122: Riding: Advanced Saddle Seat
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 124: Riding: Advanced Western Riding
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 125: Riding: Beginning Hunt Seat
(.5 course)
(Open to all students)
EQS 126: Riding: Intermediate Hunt Seat
(.5 course)
(Open to all intermediate students)
EQS 128: Riding: Advanced Hunt Seat
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 129: Riding: Combined Training
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 130: Equine Management
(1.0 course)
(Open to all students)
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.
EQS 180: Topics in Equestrian
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth
in other courses.
EQS 201: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship I
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 130: open to sophomore, junior and senior students)
Current methods of teaching will be presented for all riding styles and disciplines.
Development of lesson plans, measurement and evaluation of motor skills, and
riding hall etiquette will be discussed. Students will assist in teaching and
observe a regularly scheduled riding class during the second half of the course.
EQS 202: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship II
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 201)
This class is designed to provide the student with the opportunity of assisting
an instructor, putting into practice the teaching techniques taught in EQS
201.
EQS 203: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship III
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 202)
This class is designed to continue the teaching process under an instructor
with the added responsibility of preparation of horse and rider for shows and
clinic.
EQS 205: Show Horse Preparation
(.75 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 130)
This class will provide the student with sufficient knowledge of show ring
turn-out, applicable show rules, current drug rules and management skills to
allow them to compete successfully. The class is divided into three components,
hunter/jumper, saddle seat and western, the student will learn the specifics
of each discipline.
EQS 240: Horse Keeper
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 130 and permission of instructor)
Students will be assigned the daily care of a string of horses which will include
doctoring and record keeping.
EQS 280: Topics in Equestrian
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth
in other courses.
EQS 301: Equine Feeding and Nutrition
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: BIO 111N)
Basic nutrients, their sources and how they are utilized by the horse will
be covered. The anatomy and physiology of the digestive system will be discussed.
Ration formulation, purchasing and storage will be stressed.
EQS 310: Stable Management
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisite: EQS 130,EQS240 or permission of instructor)
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.
EQS 340: Theory of Horseshoeing
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: EQS 130, EQS 310 or permission of instructor.
A course designed to teach the student the basic principles of farrier science.
Includes anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the leg and foot; evaluation
of a properly and improperly shod hoof; principles of trimming; and cold, hot,
corrective and pathological shoeing.
EQS 350: Techniques of Training
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
A study in theory and practical application of ground work with the horse.
Basics to be covered include: lunging, driving, long lining, suppling, biting
rigs, round penning and getting horses more responsive under tack.
EQS 380: Topics in Equestrian
(1.0 course)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered in depth
in other courses.
EBM 494: Post-Internship
(.5 course)
(Prerequisite: INT 210, internship experience and approval of the Equestrian
faculty)
The seminar follows the summer internship experience. The course allows students
who have completed their internships to share their experiences and responsibilities.
The student will also evaluate their internships. Each student will make a
presentation on their particular internship.
EBM 496: Equestrian Business Management
(1.0 course)
(Prerequisites: EQS 130, EQS 240, EBM 310, BUS 225 and BUS 305)
This is the Equestrian Business Management capstone course. This class is designed
to incorporate the student's previous business and equestrian classes into
a coherent whole from which the student will develop short and long term professional
goals. This class will focus on developing skills necessary to start and maintain
a business.
Independent Study
Independent studies (special studies, tutorials, readings,
projects) may be proposed by a student who wishes to investigate a subject
not otherwise available. Information about independent study may be obtained
in department offices or in the Office of the Registrar.
