Department Chair: Michele Smith, M.B.A.
Equestrian Faculty:
Becky Clervi
Sharon Backer
The Equestrian Science major is specifically designed to meet the
requirements of those students who wish to be trainers, riders and
teachers. The Equestrian Business Management major is offered
for those students who wish to pursue a career in equine related
industries.
Requirements for the B.S. Major in Equestrian Science
The bachelor
of science degree in equestrian science requires completion of liberal
arts requirements, 44 semester hours in EQS, 3 hours in BIO and
3 hours in Math. Students may elect to take additional EQS/EBM
courses. Classes will be taught on a rotational basis.
The Reproduction class will be taught at the University of Missouri.
The genetics class can be taken at Stephens College or at the University
of Missouri. The prerequisites of the courses at the University
of Missouri have been waived for Equestrian Science majors.
Equestrian
Science majors are required to take one riding class in three of
the four disciplines offered: huntseat, saddleseat, western
and dressage. A minimum of 120 semester hours, a grade of
C- or better in each of the required courses and a cumulative GPA
of at least 2.0 is required. Students must pass a proficiency examination
and have Red Cross certification before graduating from this program. Students will need to apply for the proficiency in the fall semester
of their sophomore year and will have three opportunities to pass
the examination.
Riders are responsible for their own medical insurance. All seats are required to wear ATM/SEI approved helmets while riding.
Required Courses
Equestrian
EQS 120–128: Riding: 6 classes (6 hrs.)
AN SCI 1011: Animal Science (3 hrs.) (University of Missouri)
EQS 130: Equine Management (3 hrs.)
EQS 201: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship I (3 hrs.)
EQS 202: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship II (1 hr.)
EQS 203: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship III (1 hr.)
EQS 205: Show Horse Preparation (2 hrs.)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (3 hrs.)
EQS 301: Equine Feeding and Nutrition (3 hrs.)EQS 302: Applied Equine Anatomy (3 hrs.)
EQS 310: Stable Management (3 hrs.)AN SCI 4977: Horse Production ( 3 hrs.) (University of Missouri)
EQS 340: Theory of Horseshoeing (3 hrs.)
EQS 401: Stewarding & Judging (3 hrs.)
EQS 496: Senior Project (3 hrs.)
Red Cross Certification required.
Additional Required Courses
BIO 111: Biological Concepts (3 hrs.)
MAT 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hrs.)
One of the following two courses is highly recommended:
BIO 290: Genetics (3 hrs.) or
AN SCI 3213: Genetics of Agricultural Plants/Animals (3 hrs.) (University of Missouri)
3:2 Program with Washington University
B.A. in Equestrian Science from Stephens College
Master's
in Occupational Therapy from Washington University (St. Louis)
Stephens College is offering a 3:2
program with Washington University (St. Louis) in Occupational Therapy
related to equine activities. Washington University already
has in place the equine related American Riding for the Handicapped
which students would participate and become certified. Students
attend Stephens College the first 3 years and then take 2 additional
years at Washington University. Students must complete 30
semester hours per year at Stephens for three years including all
liberal arts and degree requirements and complete 30 semester hours
per year at Washington University. After the completion
of the first year at Washington University the student earns a B.A.
in Equestrian Science; after the second year the student will earn
a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Washington University.
To receive the B.A. degree a minimum of 120 semester hours (combination of Stephens College and Washington University coursework), a grade of C- or better in each of the required courses and a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is required.
Required Courses
Equestrian
EQS 120–128: Riding: 3 classes (3 hrs.)
EQS 130: Equine Management (3 hrs.)
EQS 201: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship I (3 hrs.)
EQS 202: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship II (2 hrs.)
EQS 203: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship III (1 hrs.)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (3 hrs.)
EQS 301: Equine Feeding and Nutrition (3 hrs.)
EQS 302: Applied Equine Anatomy (3 hrs.)
Additional requirements
BIO 181: Biological Concepts I (4 hrs.)
BIO 182: Biological Concepts II (4 hrs.)
BIO 301: Structural Kinesiology (3 hrs.)
MAT 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hrs.)
PSC 101: Introduction to Political Science (3 hrs.)
PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
PSY 320: Abnormal Psychology (3 hrs.)
CHS 114: The Child: Lifespan & Cross Cultural Perspective (3 hrs.)
Washington University also requires competency in Medical terminology and computer applications (course credit is not required). All graduate classes are taken at Washington University; there will be an advisor from both schools. Graduate level courses are not listed.
Dual Degree Program with University of Missouri
B.S. Equestrian Science or Biology at Stephens College
B.S. Animal Science at University of Missouri
Stephens College and the College of Agriculture at the University of Missouri-Columbia have two cooperative dual-degree program: a) equestrian science and animal science or b) biology and animal science. Students in the dual degree program will enroll simultaneously at Stephens College and the University of Missouri and work to complete degree requirements set by each institution. Upon completion of the program requirements, the student receives a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in either Equestrian Science or Biology from Stephens College and a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science from the University of Missouri. Advisors will be assigned on both campuses to aid in meeting the requirements of both schools.
This is a challenging program for the serious student and may require more than four years. The student must complete a minimum of 132 semester hours and complete all specific requirements for both degrees.
Requirements for the Equestrian Minor
The minor
in the equestrian program requires the completion of 18 semester
hours of which 6 hours must be at or above the 300 level and 3 hours
must be in applied riding. Students may elect additional EQS courses
for a total of 24 hours in the minor. The Equestrian minor
is also available to the University of Missouri students to expand
their Animal Science major with a concentration in Equestrian Science.
Required Courses
Riding: 3 classes (3 hrs.)
EQS 130: Equine Management (3 hrs.)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (3 hrs.)
EQS elective (3 hrs.)
EQS 300-level or above electives (6 hrs.)
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.
Animal Science Minor and the Equestrian Science Major
The Animal Science minor is available from the University of Missouri to Stephens College students who are pursuing an Equestrian Science major. Students will complete a minimum of 15 semester hours with 9 hours of upper level credit. Students may select any combination of animal science courses excluding problems and internships to meet the requirements of the Animal Science minor.
Courses to choose from:
AN SC 1011: Animal Science (3 hrs.)
AN SCI 2095: Horse Training and Management (3 hrs.)
AN SCI 2135: Horse Selection and Evaluation (2 hrs.)
AN SCI 2140: Companion Animals (3 hrs.)
AN SCI 3213: Genetics of Agricultural Plants/Animals (3 hrs.)
AN SCI 3254: Physiology of Domestic Animals (5 hrs.)
AN SCI 4001: Topics in Animal Science (1-4 hrs.)
AN SCI 4977: Horse Production ( 3 hrs.)
Equestrian
Courses
Riding
Classes: The fee for riding is $465 per class each semester.
All riding courses require an approved safety helmet with neck harness
and chin strap. All riding classes may be repeated three (3)
times for credit.
EQS 115: Riding: Dressage
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite one semester of riding at Stephens and permission
of instructor)
EQS 117: Riding: Beginning Saddle Seat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 118: Riding: Intermediate Saddle Seat
(1 hr.)
(Open to intermediate students)
EQS 120: Riding: Beginning Western
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor and completion of one riding
class at Stephens)
EQS 121: Riding Beginning/Intermediate
Hunt Seat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students with permission of instructor)
EQS 122: Riding: Advanced Saddle Seat
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS
123: Riding: Intermediate Western
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 124: Riding: Advanced Western
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 125: Riding: Beginning Hunt Seat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 126: Riding: Intermediate Hunt Seat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all intermediate students)
EQS 128: Riding: Advanced Hunt Seat
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 129: Riding: Combined Training
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 130: Equine Management
(3 hrs.)
(Open to all students. Offered 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.
EQS 180: Topics in Equestrian
(3 hrs.)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered
in depth in other courses.
EQS 201: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship I
(3 hrs.)
(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
(1 hr.)
(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
(1 hr.)
(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
(2 hrs.)
(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
(3 hrs.)
(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
(3 hrs.)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered
in depth in other courses.
EQS 301: Equine Feeding and Nutrition
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: BIO 111. Offered fall semester only.)
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
302: Applied Equine Anatomy
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: BIO 111.)
Basic anatomical systems of the horse will be covered, including
disease and lameness.
EQS 310: Stable Management
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 130, EQS240 or permission of instructor. Offered
spring semester only.)
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
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: EQS 130, EQS 310 or permission of instructor. Offered
every other spring.)
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
(1 hr.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Offered every other spring.)
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
(3 hrs.)
Topics courses are devoted to special subjects that may not be covered
in depth in other courses.
EQS
401: Stewarding and Judging
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites:
EQS 130, or permission of instructor.)
This course is an overview of equestrian competitions and will develop
potential horse show officials. It will acquaint the student with
the mechanics of judging both in hand and under saddle/over fences,
horses and riders in a competitive setting.
EBM 494: Post-Internship
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: INT 210, internship experience and approval of the
Equestrian faculty. Offered every other fall.)
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
(3 hrs.)
(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.
