Equine Program
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.
Animal Science Minor
This minor provides students with an opportunity to pursue an interest in animal science.
Equine Business Management Minor
The minor provides interested students with an overview of marketing, management, and financial principles and concepts in equine management. Analytical and applied decision-making skills are emphasized.
Equine Sports Rehabilitation Minor
The Equine Sports Rehabilitation minor provides students an opportunity to gain theoretical and practical skills in rehabilitation of equine athletes.
Therapeutic Horsemanship Education Minor
This minor provides students with an opportunity to pursue an interest in therapeutic riding programs, and provides a basis for further study and certification as a therapeutic riding instructor or director. Riding experience at Intermediate Level II is required to enroll in ANSC 4457 Methods of Equitation Instruction, one of the required courses of this minor.
Equine Teams and Clubs
- Competitive Riding Teams (Dressage, Equestrian, Polo)
- Equine Club
- Morgan Horse Show Team
