Horse Science, Equine Physiology Concentration, M.S.

Program Overview

This program provides advanced education in Horse Science, preparing students for a wide range of careers in the horse industry. Potential career paths include equestrian instruction, equine health and nutrition, equine management, and research. Graduates may also pursue careers in education, marketing, or business related to the horse industry.

Program Outline

Careers:

A wide variety of careers are associated with the horse industry. A student’s talent may pertain directly to horses or to science, education, marketing, management, or business. Some potential career options with advanced degrees in Horse Science follow:

• Collegiate horsemanship instructor or equestrian team coach
• Community college or technical school instructor
• Equine behaviorist
• Equine exercise physiologist
• Equine facilities manager
• Equine nutritionist, equine feed specialist, or nutrition laboratory technician
• Equine reproductive physiologist
• Horse extension specialist or extension agent
• Instructor or program coordinator of therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapies
• Journalist for major horse publications (breed or discipline-specific magazines)
• Pasture management specialist
• Pharmaceutical representative for equine products
• University instructor or teaching professor specializing in horses
• Collegiate coaches and instructors
• Youth coaches and instructors
• University and private labs
• Private business ownership
• Equine Affairs
• High School Agriculture teachers/FFA advisors