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Equine Studies Department

Why Equine Studies at E&H?

Riding! Learning! Research! 

Students at Emory & Henry participate in hands-on learning through unique research and work opportunities, from performing equine health-related research studies to assisting in running collegiate horse shows.

The equestrian center boasts an environment of professionalism, but is a comfortable atmosphere that cultivates learning, dedication, success both in and out of the arena and inclusion of everyone that is centered around our love of the horses and the equestrian sports

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World of Work

  • <h4 class="lw_blurbs_title"></h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hands-on learning through research and work experiences hone skills desirable to employers.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Active participation in the Equestrian Center prepares students for the professional workplace.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Internship opportunities place students onsite for additional professional development.</span></li></ul></div>

What can you do with a degree in equine studies?

  • Graduate or professional studies
  • Facility and event management
  • Instruction and training
  • Professional riding
  • Industry leadership and advisory board positions
  • Work for equine publications, in the feed industry, and other peripheral equine industries such as animal pharmaceuticals

Handcraft this Major

  • <h4 class="lw_blurbs_title"></h4><div class="lw_blurbs_body"><ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose between the B.A. or B.S degree options.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Choose electives from a wide range of offerings.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tailor internships and research projects to your unique interests.</span></li><li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Add a major or minor in business management or other discipline to further enhance your expertise.</span></li></ul></div>

Meet Our Alumni

  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,640,960/3198_Taylor_outcomes.rev.1518486834.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,640,960/3198_Taylor_outcomes.rev.1518486834.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,640,960/3198_Taylor_outcomes.rev.1518486834.jpg" alt="Taylor Carroll" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="640" data-max-h="960" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll"><p> Taylor graduated in 2017 and was a member of the 2016 National Championship IDA Team.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I currently care for 20 show hunters as a barn manager and assistant at TuDane Farm in Middleburg, VA.  Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry prepared me for my current position by both teaching me how to give the best possible horse care and to pay attention to the small details.  Being educated with Lisa and Heather has helped me become a more considerate and effective rider.  Having the opportunity to ride so many different horses at school helped me develop a feel for each horse individually. </p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.webp 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.webp 2x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg 1x, /live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg 2x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg" alt="Galen Reyes" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg 2x" data-max-w="944" data-max-h="943" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes"><p> Galen came to the program with little horse experience and quickly excelled to qualifying for IHSA Nationals while at E&H.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I’m now working for Jennifer Alfano as a groom at S.B.S. Farms, Inc. through connections I made at Intermont Equestrian.  My life in the horse industry began by taking lessons only a few months prior to diving into this program.  I’d just graduated in biology and wanted to pursue an interest in animal behavior.  If it weren’t for this program, I couldn’t be where I am now.  Dr. Patty, Heather, Lisa and all of the staff took me in and were able to shape me from a guy who knew nothing about horses to qualifying for IHSA Nationals two times.  My coaches and professors are invaluable contacts that care about each student’s success both in college and after graduation.  They put pressure on me to do my best while always putting the horses first.  My goal is to spread their professionalism and respect for horses as I develop my career in the equine industry.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost"><picture class="lw_image"> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/19,74,622,677/2653_Megan_outcomes.rev.1518185136.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/19,74,622,677/2653_Megan_outcomes.rev.1518185136.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/19,74,622,677/2653_Megan_outcomes.rev.1518185136.jpg" alt="Alum Megan Wilson-Bost, E&H 2016" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="603" data-max-h="603" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost"><p> Megan graduated in 2016 and has now traveled all over the east coast and even Europe finding horses for clients all along the way. </p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> My job as a trainer, rider and professional groom at Woodridge Farm in Boston allows me to travel to find horses for clients on the East Coast and most recently to Europe. Starting from humble beginnings, I owe the majority of my successful employment to the program and connections that I made at Emory & Henry. Riding this level of professional horses wouldn’t have been possible without the coaching of Heather and Lisa. I learned how to be a well-rounded, hardworking and knowledgeable horsewoman due to their endless dedication and professionalism. When you say you graduated from Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry people take notice in this industry.  There is a standard of excellence they hold to and I’m proud to continue that legacy.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>