Equine Program

Student uses stethoscope on UConn Morgan horse (left); Dr. Jenifer Nadeau lectures students on horse body condition (right)

The University of Connecticut offers a four-year Animal Science degree with an Equine Science area of interest. The program is flexible, offering both a broad liberal education, involving a choice of several electives, combined with the option of individual development. A two-year program is available through the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture in which courses cover the more practical aspects of Animal Science. Both programs present the opportunity for extensive hands-on experience with horses.

Student equine unit employees assist with an ultrasound (left) and students in Equine Science class assist the veterinarian with dental work (right)

Student equine unit employees assist with an ultrasound (left) and students in Equine Science class assist the veterinarian with dental work (right)

Faculty Advisors in Equine Science

Dr. Jenifer Nadeau posing alongside horse
Dr. Sarah Reed posing alongside horse

Dr. Jenifer Nadeau (view bio)

Dr. Sarah Reed (view bio)

Equine Teams and Clubs

Dressage rider on horse and Western team rider on horse watching another rider on pattern

Equine Extension Information

Undergraduate student with foal and working with independent study project horse
Undergraduate student with foal and working with independent study project horse