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Equine Science

Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)

Course

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Equine Science enables students to become knowledgeable about caring for and managing horses. Topics include safety, history and development, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, health, and selection and conformation. Students also learn about tools, tack, and facilities necessary for the proper care of horses.

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

  • Program Pathway to Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesFrom Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Program Details

Detailed information about this program

Equine Science enables students to become knowledgeable about caring for and managing horses. Topics include safety, history and development, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, health, and selection and conformation. Students also learn about tools, tack, and facilities necessary for the proper care of horses.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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Locations

Where this program is offered

  • Alabama

    Alabama

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Demonstrate techniques for safe handling of equine animals
  • Discuss the various types of behavior associated with equine animals
  • Describe the history of domestication of horses and the roles horses have played in social
  • Collect and share information about the external anatomy of equine animals
  • Illustrate and describe the internal anatomy and physiology of equine animals
  • Collect information about the nutritional value of equine feed ingredients
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Animal Caretakers39-2021.00
  • Animal Breeders45-2021.00
  • Animal Trainers39-2011.00
  • Veterinarians29-1131.00
  • Animal Scientists19-1011.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Course)

  • Feeding schedules and portion instructions — follow accurately under direct supervision in a kennel or shelter environment.
  • Animal quarters and enclosures — clean, disinfect, and organize according to facility protocols with guidance from a senior caretaker.
  • Signs of illness, injury, or distress in animals — recognize and report immediately to a supervising staff member on the facility floor.
  • Food formulas and dietary supplements — mix according to written instructions and species-specific guidelines under close oversight.
  • Animal weight, food intake, and daily condition — record basic data into facility logbooks or database software with trainer assistance.
  • Water stations, feeding bowls, and enclosure equipment — inspect and replenish on a set daily schedule under direct direction.
  • Patron inquiries about animal behavior and habitat — respond to basic questions using scripted information provided by the facility.
  • Saddles, bridles, and animal-use equipment — clean and store following step-by-step instructions at a stable or equine facility.
  • Exercise routines for dogs and small animals — carry out short, supervised walks and activity sessions within a designated area.
  • Safety and handling protocols for assigned animal species — apply foundational procedures under direct supervision during initial on-the-job training.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
49%
Placement Rate
40%