Colby Community College

This course of study is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in the equine industry or for those who desire to pursue advanced study in equine science or veterinary medicine. The curriculum involves both classroom and applied study, primarily aimed at the management, production and training aspects of the horse industry. Students pursuing direct entry into the equine industry are expected to complete an 8- to 26-week internship in their chosen field of equine production. The Associate in Applied Science Program electives are selected to meet the specific needs of the individual student and his/her career objectives. The primary focus of the program is to prepare students to work on a horse breeding farm or horse training operation, but our graduates are well prepared for jobs in all aspects of the horse industry. Students learn the latest techniques in managing stallions and mares for optimum production efficiency. Instruction includes hands-on activities including handling and collecting stallions, preparing semen for insemination and cold storage, inseminating and foaling-out mares. Students may also emphasize training and showing by selection of electives including horsemanship, beginning horse training, and advanced horse training. Degree is awarded to students who fulfill the program requirements.