Merced College

Address:

Agriculture Division

3600 M St.

Merced, CA, 95348.

United States

37° 20' 3.0012" N, 120° 28' 35.8752" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Karen Wallace

Phone number:

(209) 384-6250

Fax number:

(209) 381-6444.

Email address:

wallace.k@mccd.edu

Web address:

http://www.mccd.edu

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Majors:

Horseshoeing (C), Horse Management (A.S., A.A.)

Degrees:

Associate of Science, Associate of Arts

Certificates:

Certificate of Completion

Specialties:

English or Western riding

Horseshoeing or natural trimming

Stable and Horse Management

School Information

Type of School:

Community College

Tuition Costs:

In-state: $20/credit; out-of-state: $173/credit

Facilities:

Equestrian center is located on campus. Outdoor arena, covered stalls, animal science agriplex with demonstration pavilion for indoor live animal instruction. No housing available; there are reasonably priced apartments near campus.

Class ratio:

1:2

Showing:

Club-sponsored horse shows

The 18-week Horseshoeing Program meets 11 hours per week for five units of college credit. The course consists of two hours of lecture and nine hours of laboratory experience. This includes the actual trimming and shoeing of horses, as well as iron and forge work. It also introduces the student to the construction of man-made horseshoes, the anatomy and physiology of the equine foot and leg, horse psychology, proper hoof balances in relation to conformation, and safety for the horse and farrier. The Horse Management Program is designed to meet the need for trained personnel in a broad range of occupational opportunities involved with or related to the horse industry. Students enrolled in the program study theory and apply practical experiences in a variety of classes that are related to the horse, and receive a platform of experiences that help to prepare them for a very competitive business.

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