Equine Science Courses

The UGA Animal and Dairy Science Department has an Equine Science Management option within the degree program. Previously, many equine courses within the department have focused on preparing students for managerial or horse handling jobs. Many higher paying jobs for equine science graduates would involve customer care or sales positions in science-based fields, such as nutrition or pharmaceuticals. This, coupled with the fact that a majority of animal science students have pre-veterinary intentions, has shown the need to incorporate more upper level science classes into the equine science curriculum. A new class in anatomy and biomechanics of the horse, and dividing a class in equine nutrition and exercise physiology into two classes have allowed for new upper level science classes for undergraduates, as well as giving graduate students more options of courses they may incorporate into their degree program. All three of these classes involve hands-on laboratory opportunities for students that incorporate cutting edge technology in the area of equine biomechanics, as well as fundamental lab training in nutrition, anatomy and physiology. Increased student enrollment and interest in these courses, as well as new software being incorporated, have allowed for greater learning opportunities for students.