Equine Technology - Connors State College

Equine Technology from Connors State College is a Campus Certificate Equine degree that prepares you for a Agriculture career. Goal Statement The Equine Technology courses provide a foundation for the knowledge of how to successfully begin to work in the horse industry, and learn to apply training methods that will be beneficial to future employers. The program is offered to educate students to a level of competence and proficiency that will enable them to advance themselves in a specialized area of the industry after graduation. The application of principles and standards is encouraged through lab classes with hands on experience, theory classes, interaction with the public, and involvement with equine activities. This program is designed to specifically meet the needs of students wanting to be employed in the equine industry, which desire a foundation of knowledge and experience that will allow them to meet the needs of potential employers. Program Objectives 1. Students will successfully complete the Equine Technology program. 2. Students will demonstrate the ability to: a. Apply the basic foundations of horse training. b. Develop a level of competency in western equitation and then match their skill level with an unbroken two-year old. c. Begin to specialize in an area of the horse industry. d. Manage the daily duties that come with working in the horse industry. e. Identify practical health and safety aspects of the horse. f. Develop the students' communication skills to correctly talk with horse owners and professionals in the industry. g. Develop properly functioning citizenship abilities. h. Think critically. i. Think globally. View more details on Connors State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Equine courses.