KANSAS EQUINE PROGRAMS

Kansas State University

is a land-grant university loctaed in Manhattan, Kansas, and offers a B.S. in Animal Science with an equine emphasis. Course work includes Conformation and Performance Appraisal of Horses, Equine Enterprise Management, Equine Reproduction and Foaling, Nutrition, and Genetics.

Kansas State also offers an Equine Certificate Program. The University maintains a herd of approximately 70-80 Quarter Horses and operates the USDA Extendion 4-H Program.

Kansas State is completing its new Equine Teaching and Education Center. The Equine Center will house classrooms, indoor and outdoor arenas as well as an Equine Assisted Therapy Program.

Kansas states offers a competitive Equestrian Team and Horse Judging Team. K-State also fields a very successful and competitive Rodeo Team. Kansas State also offers a professional DVM Degree through its College of Veterinary Medicine. The College operates the Equine Medical Center providing complete equine care, clinical services, reproductive, emergency care, and equine surgery.

Dodge City Community College is located in Dodge City, Kansas, and offers an A.A.S. in Equine Science. Course work includes Equine First Aid, Principles of Breaking and Training, Breeding Management and Foal Development, Stable Management, and Internships.

The College also has an on-campus outdoor arena for its competitve Rodeo Team.

Coffeyville Community College is located in Coffeyville, Kansas, and offers an A.A. or an A.S. in Agriculture. The course work offers specialized equine courses in Rodeo Techniques, Applied Rodeo, Animal Science and Agricultural Economics. The school facilities include a nearby equestrian center, indoor arena, and the Coffeyville Fairgrounds Arena (PRCA Sanctioned). See the Facilities Page The College is also home to a highly competitive Rodeo Team.

Colby Community College is located in Colby, Kansas, and offers an A.S. and A.A.S in Equine Science as well as an A.A.S. in Horse Production and Management. Course work includes Anatomy, Nutrition, Reproduction, Equine Performance, and Management Technology.

The College also has an Equestrian Team and Rodeo Team.

Cloud Community College is located in Concordia, Kansas, and offers an A.S. in Equine Industry Management and a Certificate in Equine Management. The course work includes Horse Science, Equine Care, Evaluation, Reproduction, Marketing, and Management.