Animal Science
Veterinary Technology & Equine Science
The equine industry is growing rapidly in our area, and the school has nearly 80 years of experience to pass on to interested students. Our twelve-stall barn houses a variety of horses with which students work. While equitation is a small part of the program, students learn to ride both English and Western styles. Exposure to the show industry is gained at local and regional competitions and expositions.
Veterinary Technology and Equine Science majors will gain knowledge and skills needed to advance in these fields. All students enrolled in the Animal Science fields of study are eligible to obtain certificates of competency in their selected majors.
While daily experiences for the students include the routine operations and chores, proper techniques of cleaning tack, clipping, and pulling mane and tail, the focus of this concentration is on health, nutrition, and the care of horses and other large animals (cows, llamas, sheep, and goats). These experiences include, but are not limited to: medical treatments, vaccination and worming procedures, and feeding requirements.
Graduates are fully prepared to continue their education in the vet tech or equine fields at either two or four year colleges, with a number of graduates gravitating to pre-vet studies at the undergraduate level. Other graduates obtain positions as instructors, managers, stable hands, and assistants at equestrian facilities and farms. Other career opportunities exist with equine product and feed companies, breeding farms and camp programs, in addition to veterinary practices specializing in horses.
CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Grade 11: Animal Health and Nutrition, Anatomy and Physiology, Equine Emergency Care, and Equine Science I
Grade 12: Biotechnology, Equine Business, Equine Science II, and Equine Veterinary Technology