ALABAMA EQUINE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate degrees are available at Auburn University and Judson College. Additionally, while there are only just over thirty Veterinary Programs in the U.S., Alabama offers two of these prorams at Auburn University and Tuskegee University. level.

Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama, and offers a B.S. in Equine Science through the College of Agriculture. The coursework includes breeding, genetics, equine marketing and equine coaching. Auburn also operates the Auburn Horse Center with a stable of Quarter Horses and two performance arenas. The University also fields the Auburn Women's Equestrian Team, competing in Hunt Seat and Western. The Women's Equestrian Team also operates several summer camps. The USDA Extension Program in Alabama is operated through both Auburn University and Alabama A&M University.

Judson College (also a Spotlight College) is located in Marion, Alabama, and it offers three equine academic programs: Equine Business Management (B.S.); Equine Science (Minor); and Equine Facilitated Mental Health (B.S.). Judson College also offers competitive opportunities through the Judson College Equestrian Team competing in Hunter and Western at the Judson Equestrian Facility

The Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine offers both a Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Program, including a specialty in Equine Surgery, Equine Medicine, and Equine Podiatry. The Veterinary Sports Medicine Center at Auburn offers eavluations in Equine Performance.

Tuskegee University, in Tuskegee, Alabama, also provides a College of Veterinary Medicine. The Tuskegee College of Veterinary Medicine offers a Doctoral Doctoral Degree in Veterinary Medicine. The College also operates a Teaching Hospital that provides Equine Services including vaccinations, colic, orthopedic and surgical care, and lameness evaluations. Tuskegee also conducts an Annual Horse Health Fair that provides examinations, nutritional information, vaccinations for Rabies, West Nile, Strangles, and other diseases plus Coggins Tests for minimal fees. Tuskegee also collaborates on veterinary programs with Auburn.