Animal Science - Equine Science Option
Offered through Animal Biotechnology

The increased use of horses for pleasure, recreation, sporting and competitive activities realized the need for equine education.  This increase places U.S. horse industry among the top five industries.  As such, it generates more than 25 billion dollars annually to the national economy.  The dynamics of the horse industry in Nevada is similar to that of the national level in that it has grown far beyond expectations and now makes a significant economic contribution to the State.  This is particularly true for increased horse ownership, industry suppliers, and allied businesses in Nevada and the Great Basin.

The Department of Animal Biotechnology at the University of Nevada, Reno, realized the need for equine research and education and established an equine science option under the animal science major.  The program is designed to provide knowledge and support to the horse industry, including those interested in the welfare of Nevada's feral horses, and prepare individuals for careers in the horse industry.

The curriculum provides progressive advancement through theory and technique. Equine anatomy and physiology, behavior, conformation, riding, training, and conditioning, nutrition, reproduction, farm business management, and health management are a few of the topics examined at each level of sophistication. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and learning-by-doing. All classes include hands-on sessions in a practical environment.

Agribusiness Firms  |  Breed Registries/Associations  |  Breeding Farm Management  |  Equine Welfare Organizations  |  Feed Companies  |  Horse Health Product Firms  |  Horse Publications  |  Horse Showing  |  Horse Show Management  |  Horse Training/Boarding  |  Recreational Horse Activities  |  Tack and Equipment Companies
 

Located at 1290 Valley Road, our facilities are within walking distance of the main campus.  The current facilities provide for research and instructional activity and serves as a laboratory for equine science and horsemanship classes.  Students can lease University horses and tack for use in horsemanship classes.

Private horses can be boarded on a space available basis.  Boarding fees include daily stall cleaning and cubed hay fed twice daily.  Dietary supplementation, if needed, is the responsibility of the horse owner.  Several services relative to the daily care of boarding horses are available on a fee basis.
    

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