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

Horse Science Technology

Location(s): Black Hawk College East Campus


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Associate in Applied Science Code: 9099
Contact agriculture@bhc.edu for information.

Students completing the Horse Science Technology Program will find a demand for their skills and services in occupations relating to the raising, breeding and management of horses. Some of the specific jobs available include stable manager, groomer, salesperson in a tack store and public relations specialist.

The Horse Science Technology Program offers classroom study and laboratory exercises coupled with supervised on-the-job work experience to prepare students for gainful employment in the horse industry.

Special program features include: supervised on-the-job experience during the first and second year, elective courses to expand an individual’s areas of interest and knowledge, 8-week spring semester on campus, with the balance of semester on the job; majority of courses in agriculture or are agriculture-related.

Suggested Courses


Second Semester


Third Semester


Minimum Total Hours Required for Degree 70


*A minimum of six or seven elective hours (depending upon whether AG 121  or AG 281  is taken during the 3rd semester) are required in the Horse Science Technology Program.

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