Virginia Tech (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University)

Address:

Department of Animal & Poultry Science

3450 Litton Reaves Hall

Blacksburg, VA, 24061

United States

37° 13' 17.3028" N, 80° 25' 25.9392" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Dr. R. K. Splan

Phone number:

(540) 231-4740

Fax number:

(540) 231-3010

Email address:

rsplan@vt.edu

Web address:

http://www.vt.edu

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Majors:

Animal & Poultry Science with equine emphasis (BS), Equine Minor also available

Degrees:

Associate, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Doctorate, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Specialties:

Dressage

English or Western riding

Graduate Programs(Non-Vet)

Pre-Vet and Veterinary programs

Associations:

Intercollegiate Dressage Association

IDA I Region

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

IHSA Zone 4 - DC, DE, MD, NC, PA, SC, VA

IHSA Zone 4, Region 3 - NC, SC

School Information

Type of School:

University

Tuition Costs:

In-state: $264/credit; out-of-state: $783/credit; room and board: $5,600/year; equitation classes: $500/semester. Many scholarships available within the department and college.

Facilities:

Facilities are located on campus and include an equitation barn and full-scale sporthorse breeding farm. Approximately 100 horses are owned by the university and used in the teaching program. Teaching facilities include state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, teaching and schooling fields, two indoor arenas, one outdoor arena and hacking trails.

Class ratio:

50:50

Showing:

IHSA (Hunter Seat and Western), IDA, intramural, and open shows (USDF, USEF) for riding students. Competitive Horse Judging Team also available. Virginia Tech students exhibit horses in Mare and Foal Inspections and a USEA Future Event Horse Show held on campus. Students may also show young horses in-hand at USDF Dressage Sport Horse Breeding shows at Lexington, Raleigh and Dressage at Devon.

At Virginia Tech, our dedicated faculty provide students with an exciting academic curriculum, blending equine studies with a strong foundation in agriculture and the biological sciences. Through individualized programs tailored to meet each student’s needs, our graduates are well-prepared for careers in veterinary medicine, production agriculture or as professionals in the equine industry. More than a dozen equine courses are offered, including six levels of equitation on the flat and over fences. Many small classes, with personal instruction and mentorship from faculty with outstanding industry experience. On- and off-campus internships are available. A capstone experience, featuring independent studies, special studies research projects and/or internships, is required for all undergraduate students. Study abroad is encouraged, and a summer program in Germany is offered for equine science students.

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