Equine Program

The University of Connecticut offers a four-year Animal Science degree with an Equine Science area of interest. The program is flexible, offering both a broad liberal education, involving a choice of several electives, combined with the option of individual development. A two-year program is available through the Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture in which courses cover the more practical aspects of Animal Science.

Both programs present the opportunity for extensive hands-on experience with horses.
 

ANSC Course Flow Sheet (includes example of eight semester sequence of courses for equine science area of interest)

Minor in Animal Science

Minor in Equine Business Management

Minor in Therapeutic Horsemanship Education

Career Opportunities for Equine Graduates

 

Faculty Advisors in Equine Science

Dr. Jenifer Nadeau (view bio)

Dr. Sarah Reed (view bio)

Equine Programs and Events

• Connecticut Horse Symposium

• Equine Extension Events

• Practicum Riding Program (Drill, Equestrian, Polo, and Trail)

• Public Riding Programs

  • Summer Horse Riding Lessons

  • Winter Horse Riding Program

• UConn Horses for Sale

• UConn Morgan Breeding Program and History

Scenes from Connecticut Horse Symposium 2019 (Photos courtesy of UConn Daily Campus)

 

Equine Teams and Clubs

• Competitive Riding Teams (Dressage, Drill, Equestrian, Polo, Western)

• Equine Club

• Morgan Drill Team

• Morgan Horse Show Team

Donation Programs

 Donate today to the UConn Morgan Breeding Program!

 Donate your horse to the UConn Equine Program!

UC Courage Under Fire with her 2016 filly UC Lady Patriot
 

Equine Extension Information

• 4-H Horse Project in Connecticut

• Equine Extension Information

• Equine Fact Sheets - Dr. Jenifer Nadeau, Equine Extension Specialist

• Riding Helmet Safety

Related Links

• Listing of Local Boarding/ Riding Facilities

• CT Horse Survey

• UC Doc Daniels Memorial Video

• Ringmaster Inducted into the Morgan Hall of Fame

  • Click here to view a video of this important event!

• Equine Dentistry