The Equine Management program at C.W. Post is designed for individuals interested in learning the skills necessary to either obtain an entry level position or move up the career ladder within the horse industry. You will learn the latest techniques in such areas as stable management, conformation and selection, reproduction and breeding, farrier science, equine health and operations management.

Classes can be taken individually or in pursuit of a certificate in Equine Studies. To earn the certificate in Equine Studies, each student is required to take the eight required courses.

Here is what makes our Equine Management program unique:

First Class Facilities - All classes are held at the C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, N.Y. It is the only college campus on Long Island with its own state-of-the-art equestrian facility, the North Shore Equestrian Center. The center has five outdoor rings which includes a regulation dressage ring, the largest indoor riding ring on Long Island, and over 50 grass paddocks.

Depth of Information - Between 15 and 30 contact hours of instruction for each course provides you with in-depth information on each topic. You also get an unequaled opportunity to interact with your instructors.

Experienced Instructors - All courses are taught by instructors with "real-world" experience in the horse industry. Our instructors combine lectures with hands-on exercises as a framework for their courses. The result: courses that combine sound equine theory with practical skills development.

Convenient Scheduling - Courses are offered at the C.W. Post Campus on an ongoing basis every five to eight weeks over the fall, winter and spring semesters. Classes are given during the evening so you won't have to interrupt your busy work schedule.

Course Descriptions

INTRODUCTION TO THE HORSE INDUSTRY
This is a survey course designed for individuals with no experience in the horse industry. The course offers a broad-based introduction to breeds and types of horses, general horse care, safety issues, facility development, basic health and nutrition, personnel management and record keeping. This course is a prerequisite to all the other courses in the equine studies program and must be taken first. Requirement may be waived for individuals with at least three years of work experience.

EQUINE HEALTH
Healthy horses are essential to success in the equine industry. We'll cover the nutritional requirements and diet that can help you maintain your horses' health. We'll also examine the disease process, its signs and symptoms, and its treatment and prevention. Content will also include: vital signs, parasite control, wounds and care, bandaging, medications, stall cleaning, grooming, teeth care, lameness and the role of the veterinarian and farrier.

EQUINE CONFORMATION AND SELEECTION
How do you evaluate a horse for purchase? This course covers the overall procedure for deciding which horse to buy, including a study of equine anatomy and physiology and conformation faults and how they affect the horse's performance.

FARRIER SCIENCE
This course focuses on the procedure and skills required to maintain a healthy equine foot. Content will include such topics as anatomy of the foot, strategies for maintaining a healthy foot, equine foot diseases, horseshoes and farrier tools.

STABLE MANAGEMENT
A boarding barnÉ a competition stableÉ a training farmÉ a sales facility, no matter what type of equestrian facility you manage, you will need a number of specialized skills. This course provides an overview of them, including maintenance of physical facilities, identification of hazards, safety standards and procedures, record keeping, and general management responsibilities.

EQUINE EQUIPMENT AND TACK (Elective)
The right tools are essential to a successful equine facility. But what are they? This course will identify the various types of equipment you will need, and will cover their use as applied to horses. Topics include grooming, racing, restraining, riding, stable, training, and veterinary equipment.

FINANCIAL ASPECTS OF STABLE MANAGEMENT
Many people who love horses fail in the equine business because they overlook that all-important word: Òbusiness.Ó This course focuses on the crucial business management side of the equine industry, including such topics as new business start-ups, techniques of maintaining operations efficiency, pertinent tax law, liability and insurance.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
The day-to-day running of stables and other facilities, and the successful organization and promotion of equestrian events, are important aspects of the horse industry. In this course, we'll cover the planning, personnel policies and procedures, financial structure, scheduling, legal requirements and general management principles that are the foundation of a successful business.

INTRODUCTION TO HORSE BREEDING
This essential introductory course covers the correct techniques in the care, handling and management of horses at breeding farms. We will discuss equine biology, equine genetics, reproduction and breeding techniques, weaning methods and record keeping.

EQUINE TRAINING TECHNIQUES (Elective)
This introduction to horse behavior and equine training techniques covers such key issues as early foal training, yearling training, conditioning, training equipment, and making vs. breaking the horse.

INTRODUCTION TO HORSERACING (Elective)
With a growing population of 30,000 horses, Long Island is Horse Country. Horseracing has always been a major part of the horse industry here in New York. Some of the finest horses in the world compete here in New York. This five-week program will provide the student with a basic overview of the horseracing industry. Topics include: Racing occupations, Types of races, Racehorse ownership, Role of the trainer & Jockey, Racing equipment, Types of wagering, Business records and documents and racing terminology.

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