Major in Equine Science

The Equine Science major prepares students to serve the many needs of a growing industry and focuses on providing students with an in-depth scientific knowledge of the varied functions of the horse and how to relate those scientific principles to the industry. Equine Science majors have the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of the horse as it relates to business, recreational, and production aspects of the industry. Currently, CSU has the most comprehensive equine program in the United States with major efforts in research, teaching, and public service.

Learning Outcomes

Successful students will demonstrate:

• Broad-based understanding of biological principles and develop the ability to incorporate the use of these principles into the horse industry
• An understanding of business/economic principles and their application to equine enterprises
• Ability to critically evaluate equine industry issues
• Problem-solving and leadership skills that enhance professional success

Potential Occupations

• The opportunity to attend professional and/or graduate school
• Positions that provide services to the horse industry
• Management of equine production systems such as breeding farms
• Positions with horse organizations and horse shows
• Education positions with cooperative extension and colleges and universities

Effective Fall 2018

A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required for each of the ANEQ courses which are required to complete the major.

A maximum of five credits is allowed for ANEQ 352 , ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, 
ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, and ANEQ 364. A maximum of twelve credits is allowed for any combination of the following: ANEQ 352 , ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, 
ANEQ 363, ANEQ 364, ANEQ 384, ANEQ 487B, ANEQ 495, and ANEQ 496.

Applied Equine Sciences List^​ – Select a minimum of 8 credits from a minimum of 4 courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ANEQ 200	Applied Horsemanship and Equitation	2
ANEQ 201A	Preparation of Horses for Competition: Western	2
ANEQ 201B	Preparation of Horses for Competition: English	2
ANEQ 203	Equine Management	2
ANEQ 204	Equine Facilities Management	3
ANEQ 249	Introduction to the Trail Riding Industry	1
ANEQ 303	Equine Digital Photography	3
ANEQ 315	Equine Behavior	2
ANEQ 325	Equine Exercise Physiology	2
ANEQ 340	Horse Training and Sale Preparation I	3
ANEQ 341	Horse Training and Sale Preparation II	3
ANEQ 349	Packing and Outfitting	2
ANEQ 351	Techniques in Therapeutic Riding	2
ANEQ 352	Introduction to Horse Evaluation	2
ANEQ 353	Advanced Horse Evaluation	3
ANEQ 358	Equine Event and Sales Management	2
ANEQ 359	Equine Sales Production	2
ANEQ 365	Principles of Teaching Therapeutic Riding	3
ANEQ 384	Supervised College Teaching	Var.
ANEQ 386B	Equine Practicum: Equine Reproductive Management	2
ANEQ 386C	Equine Practicum: Equine Farrier Management	1
ANEQ 442	Riding Instructor Training	2
ANEQ 445	Foaling Management	2
ANEQ 486	Therapeutic Riding Instructor Practicum	1
ANEQ 495	Independent Study	Var.
ANEQ 496	Group Study	Var.
L*** 2** 200-Level Foreign Language		Var.
Food Animal Courses. Students may select a maximum of two courses:
ANEQ 250	Live Animal and Carcass Evaluation	3
ANEQ 286	Livestock Practicum	2
ANEQ 300A	Topics in Animal Sciences: Livestock Handling	1
ANEQ 300B/BSPM 300	Topics in Animal Sciences: Livestock Entomology	1
ANEQ 300E	Topics in Animal Sciences: Family Ranching	1
ANEQ 300L	Topics in Animal Sciences: Quality Assurance	2
ANEQ 300N	Topics in Animal Sciences: Seedstock Merchandising	2
ANEQ 300R	Topics in Animal Sciences: Calving and Calf Care	2
ANEQ 300T	Topics in Animal Sciences: Event, Fair, and Show Management	1
ANEQ 300U	Topics in Animal Sciences: Seedstock Sale Management	2
ANEQ 300W	Topics in Animal Sciences: Equine Manure Management	1
ANEQ 310	Animal Reproduction	3
ANEQ 312	Animal Ultrasonography	2
ANEQ 320	Principles of Animal Nutrition	4
ANEQ 330	Principles of Animal Breeding	3

Advanced Science Course List

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ANEQ 522	Animal Metabolism	3
BC 351	Principles of Biochemistry	4
BC 401	Comprehensive Biochemistry I	3
BC 403	Comprehensive Biochemistry II	3
BMS 345	Functional Neuroanatomy	4
BMS 430	Endocrinology	3
CHEM 245	Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry	4
CHEM 335	Introduction to Analytical Chemistry	3
CHEM 341	Modern Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 343	Modern Organic Chemistry II	3
MIP 300	General Microbiology	3
MIP 342	Immunology	4
PSY 320	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 454	Biological Psychology	3
PSY 458	Cognitive Neuroscience	3

1	If students opt to take BMS 300, a minimum grade of C is required.
2	Select credits from any 200-level or above AREC or ECON course or any business course of which 3 credits may be a computer course. Access granted for the following business courses: ACT 205, BUS 205, FIN 305, MGT 305, MKT 305.
3	Select enough elective credits to bring the program to a minimum of 120 credits, of which at least 42 must be upper-division (300- to 400-level).

Distinctive Requirements for Degree Program: A minimum grade of "C" (2.00) is required for each of the ANEQ courses which are required to complete the major.

A maximum of five credits is allowed for ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, and ANEQ 364.

 A maximum of twelve credits is allowed for any combination of the following: ANEQ 352, ANEQ 353, ANEQ 354, ANEQ 355, ANEQ 356, ANEQ 357, ANEQ 361, ANEQ 362, ANEQ 363, ANEQ 364, ANEQ 384, ANEQ 487B, ANEQ 495, and ANEQ 496.