Turn your love for horses into a career
Get a well-rounded equine education with hands-on learning
If the thought of a career in the equine industry makes you jump with excitement, then a bachelor’s degree in equine studies from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s Mari Hulman George School of Equine Studies is your next stop.
- Learn with 48 college-owned horses
- Study with faculty with national and international expertise and a passion for teaching
- A 13:1 student to faculty ratio allows for mentorship from our faculty and small class sizes
- Students benefit from a vase network of equine alumni who are enjoying success as in a variety of fields and states
- Our equine majors gain real-world experience through robust internships, service and study abroad opportunities
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An equine studies degree prepares you for jobs in:
- Horse breeding
- Equine business
- Farriery
- Horse racing
- Veterinary medicine
Combine with a professional writing degree and turn yourself into a teacher. Add business administration and open your own training barn or horse stable. Pair this with criminology and work as a nature conservation officer. Whatever path you choose, the fundamental skills you’ll gain from SMWC will serve you well.