Saddle up to a future doing what you love
Prepare for an in-demand career with an equine training and instruction degree
If the thought of a career training horses makes you jump with excitement, then a bachelor’s degree in equine training and instruction from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is your next stop.
- Learn different concepts and approaches to training, instructing and horse care
- Develop a personal training philosophy that can be applied after graduation in a variety of equine jobs
- A 13:1 student to faculty ratio allows for mentorship from our faculty and small class sizes
- Students benefit from a vast network of equine alumni who are enjoying success 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 training and instruction 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 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.