Sul Ross State University

Address:

Dept. of Animal Sciences

PO Box C-11

Alpine, TX, 79832

United States

30° 22' 28.6068" N, 103° 39' 29.2032" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Dr. Jeff Pendergraft, Assoc. Prof. of Equine Science

Phone number:

(432) 837-8210

Fax number:

(432) 837-8409

Email address:

jeffp@sulross.edu

Web address:

http://faculty.sulross.edu/jeffp/Equine/

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Majors:

Farrier (AS), Animal Science with Equine Science (BS, MS)

Degrees:

Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science

Certificates:

Farrier Certificate

Specialties:

Alternative therapies and massage schools

Breeding management

English or Western riding

Graduate Programs(Non-Vet)

Horseshoeing or natural trimming

Independent Studies/Distance Learning

Pre-Vet and Veterinary programs

Stable and Horse Management

Western show events

Associations:

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association

Southwest Regional - NM, TX

School Information

Type of School:

University

Tuition Costs:

In-state: $50/credit; out-of-state: $360/credit; room and board: $3,820/year; horse board: $125/month

Facilities:

The equestrian center is one mile from campus and houses 31 school horses, one covered arena (150ft x 300ft), one outdoor arena (150ft x 300ft). The new Equine Center has 39 stalls, an indoor 50ft round pen, foaling observational lounge, nutritional metabolism room, exercise treadmill room, and reproduction area with lab. An additional 24 stalls are available for student's to board their horses.

Class ratio:

All classes have hands-on experience.

Showing:

School and open rodeos, IHSA, AQHA, APHA, NRHA, NCHA

The opportunity to study Equine Science at Sul Ross State University has allowed many students to expand their knowledge about the exciting and constantly evolving equine industry. The SRSU Equine Science program can give you the educational background necessary to gain the skills needed for success in a variety of fields within the equine industry. You will find that the Equine Science program gives you a complete look at the horse and its environment. The objective of the program is to educate you about the diverse uses of horses, as well as equine nutritional needs, reproductive management, training techniques, and business managerial skills. All of the classes are designed to take the student out of the classroom and into the equine facilities. There is a national and international internship program. Over the last five years, the Equine Program has grown by 82 percent. A $6 million renovation and new construction project to allow more hands-on experiences for students have been completed at the Agricultural facilities.

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