Department Chair: Ellen Beard
Equestrian
Faculty:
Becky Clervi
Sara Linde
Michele Smith, M.B.A.
- 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 I (3 hrs.)EQS 130: Equine Management II (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 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 20 semester hours of which 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 301: Stable Management (4 hrs.)
EQS 410: Horse Keeper (4 hrs.)
EQS 300-level or above electives (3 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 $485 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)
Saddle Seat
EQS 117: Riding: Beginning Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 217: Riding: Driving
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: EQS 130, 135, 201 or permission of instructor.)
This course is designed to allow the student to gain experience in various types of driving techniques for the horse. The student will have the opportunity to ground drive a horse as well as drive a horse to cart. Various harnessing techniques and their potential outcomes will be covered. Care of the harness and carts will be discussed. Each student will have the opportunity to fit a harness to a horse, ook the horse to a cart and drive the horse.
EQS 317: Riding: Intermediate Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to intermediate students)
EQS 417: Riding: Advanced Saddle Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
Western
EQS 120: Riding: Beginning Western
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 220: Riding: Intermediate Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 320: Riding: Intermediate/Advanced Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 420: Riding: Advanced Western
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
Hunt Seat
EQS 125: Riding: Beginning Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students)
EQS 225: Riding Beginning/Intermediate Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all students with permission of instructor)
EQS 325: Riding: Intermediate Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Open to all intermediate students)
EQS 425: Riding: Advanced Hunt Seat
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
EQS 229: Riding: Combined Training
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: permission of instructor)
Equestrian
Course Descriptions
EQS 130: Equine Management I
(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 135:
Equine Management II
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 135. Offered spring semester only.)
Continuation of EQS 130. Subject matter includes advanced horse care and horse show preparation.
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
(2 hrs.)
(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 250: Equine Judging Team
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: approval of department.)
This course will build on the basic techniques used in assessing conformation and form to function in the horse. All breeds will be discussed and evaluated. The student will learn basic anatomy of the horse and how it relates to athletic ability. The student will learn the basic functional requirements of judging a horse show, along with the rules and regulations of the major breed associations. Students will learn the requirements of achieving a steward's license and a judge's card. NAIA competition.
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: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship III
(2 hrs.)
(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 310: Stable Management
(4 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 410 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 330: Introduction to Therapeutic Riding
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 135at least junior standing. Fall only.)
Focus is on learning and introducing students to the history of therapeutic horsemanship. Current aspects of therapeutic riding and instruction will also be covered. Students will get hands on experience volunteering at a local accredited center.
EQS 335: Therapeutic Riding Instruction and Practicum
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 330 or permission of instructor; lab fee charged. Spring only.)
This class will allow students to fulfill one part of the NARHA certification process by completing 25 hours of student teaching at a local accredited center. Students will learn to assess and train horses used for therapeutic riding, and become familiar with adaptive equipment. Students will develop lesson plans, games and exercises appropriate for riders with a variety of special needs.
EQS 340: Equine Anatomy and Mechanics in Motion
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisites: EQS 135 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
(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.
EQS 402: Methods of Teaching Horsemanship IV
(2 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 202.)
This is the capstone course of the teaching emphasis that will explore the logistics of teaching and managing a lesson program in the real world. Management of school horse usage will be discussed in great detail and completed by students; record keeping for payment, liability, insurance, and ethics will be addressed. Essentially these students will be student teaching such as in the education department during the semester the course is enrolled.
EQS 410: Horse Keeper
(3 hrs.)
(Prerequisite: EQS 310 and EQS 401.)
This course is designed to allow students to gain experience in the day to day care and maintenance of horses. Students will learn to manage their time and gain self confidence while managing a string of horses and utilizing previous coursework in the day to day care of each horse.
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.
