Plan for your Future
Students seeking admission into this program (a limited number of students are accepted) will apply to MCC and submit a short video of him/herself riding and working on the horse(s) he/she plans to bring to the MCC Equine Program. Equine faculty members will review videos regarding each applicant's riding skills and horses' appropriate levels for entrance into the Equine program. Those students who are not at the level to start the program can come to MCC and major in A.S. General Education or related areas, such as Animal Science or AgriBusiness and take EQUH 110 Western Equitation, to learn the basics of riding prior to re-applying to the Equine program. Only students admitted into the program will have stable space (two stalls maximum) at the MCC facilities and be eligible to take the EQUH courses.
This two-year degree is designed to give students a foundation in natural horsemanship and the ability to apply that knowledge in a practical manner to train working horses. Graduates will be prepared for a career in equine business and management, colt training, assistant trainer and facilities management, or allied industries such as feed, tack and equipment sales. The program is designed to give a broad base for any equine field. Internships are encouraged and will be available within all the different disciplines.
