Jan 28, 2026  
25-26 Academic Catalog 
  
25-26 Academic Catalog

Equestrian Science

Location(s): Black Hawk College East Campus


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Associate in Applied Science Code: 9096
Contact agriculture@bhc.edu for information.

Students completing the Equestrian Science Program will find many career opportunities in all phases of the horse industry. Some of the specific jobs available are stewards, riding instructors, trainers, horse show judges and show personnel.

The Equestrian Science Program offers classroom study and laboratory exercises coupled with supervised on-the-job experience to prepare students for employment or for transfer to a four-year school in order to pursue a bachelor’s degree related to horsemanship.

Special program features include: hands-on training of horses on campus each semester; general education courses which will easily transfer to four-year schools; elective courses to expand an individual’s area of interest and knowledge; supervised on-the-job experience; and an opportunity to participate in horse judging and evaluation.

Suggested Courses


Minimum Total Hours Required for Degree 70


*A minimum of seven or eight elective hours (depending upon whether AG 121  or AG 281  is taken during the third semester) are required in the Equestrian Science Technology program.

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