Department Chair: Michele Smith, M.B.A.
Equestrian
Faculty:
Ellen Beard
Becky Clervi
Sara
Linde
- B.S. in Equestrian Business Management
- Equestrian Minor
- Equestrian Minor and Liberal Studies
- EQS Course Descriptions
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 and 62 semester hours of required courses as listed below. 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 must pass a proficiency exam, ride in two of the four seats and have a current Red Cross Certification to graduate from this program.
Required
Courses
Business
ACC 210: Accounting I (3 hrs.)
ACC 220: Accounting II (3 hrs.)
BUS 225: Principles of Management (3 hrs.)
BUS 250: Principles of Marketing (3 hrs.)
BUS 305: Human Resource Management (3 hrs.)
CIS 206: Intro to Computer Information Systems (3 hrs.)
Equestrian
EQS 115–129: Riding: 5 classes (10 hrs.)
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 310: Stable Management (3 hrs.)
EQS 340: Theory of Horseshoeing (3 hrs.)
INT 210: Internship Development (1 hr.)
EBM 494: Post-Internship (2 hrs.)
EBM 496: Equestrian Business Management (3 hrs.)
Red Cross Certification required.
Additional Courses
It is recommended that the following be chosen for Liberal Arts approved Natural Science and Quantitative Analysis courses.
BIO 111: Biological Concepts (3 hrs.)
MAT 207: Introduction to Statistics (3 hrs.)
Riders are responsible for their own medical insurance.
NOTE: Course descriptions for the above may be found under the program headings of Natural Science, Entrepreneurship and Business Management and Mathematics.
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 6 hours must be in applied riding. Students may elect additional EQS courses for a total of 24 hours in the minor.
Required Courses
Riding: 3 classes (6 hrs.)
EQS 130: Equine Management (3 hrs.)
EQS 240: Horse Keeper (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.
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
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite one semester of riding at Stephens and permission
of instructor)
EQS 117: Riding: Beginning Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 118: Riding: Intermediate Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to intermediate students)
EQS 120: Riding: Beginning Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor and completion of one riding
class at Stephens)
EQS 121: Riding Beginning/Intermediate Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students with permission of instructor)
EQS 122: Riding: Advanced Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 123: Riding: Intermediate Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 124: Riding: Advanced Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 125: Riding: Beginning Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 126: Riding: Intermediate Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all intermediate students)
EQS 128: Riding: Advanced Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 129: Riding: Combined Training
(2 hrs.)
(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 131: Theory of Huntseat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students; may only be taken one time for credit.)
Course in current events in the industry. Strongly suggested for each year to keep current.
EQS 132: Theory of Western
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students; may only be taken one time for credit.)
Course in current events in the industry. Strongly suggested for each year to keep current.
EQS 133: Theory of Saddleseat
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students; may only be taken one time for credit.)
Course in current events in the industry. Strongly suggested for each year to keep current.
EQS 134: Theory of Combined Training
(1 hr.)
(Open to all students; may only be taken one time for credit.)
Course in current events in the industry. Strongly suggested for each year to keep current.
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 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.
