
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Equine Science
- Available as
- On-Campus Major
- On-Campus Minor
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
Bring your boots. Trust us, you’ll need them. Breed, manage, ride, show, and train… you’ll be hands-on from day one! Gain the knowledge and skills leading to work in veterinary medicine, animal production, agribusiness, research, and more. Our coursework prepares you to work in the equine industry or for graduate or professional school. Beginner or expert, no problem. Our faculty and staff accommodate every skill level. You can even compete as an athlete on one of our successful equestrian teams. Whatever your goals may be, we have the horses and everything you need, right on campus.
Equine Science is a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.
UMN Crookston pre-veterinary program has a placement rate for veterinary school that is nearly four times the national average.
The University of Minnesota Crookston fields equestrian teams in both Western and Hunt Seat Equitation. Many students majoring in Equine Science are part of these teams, although it is not required to be a part of either team. It's quite common for our equestrians to make it to Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Regional Championships and beyond. In 2018, members of our Hunt Seat Equestrian Team made their first-ever appearance at the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) National Championship in Waco, Texas.
Follow along as we tour UMN Crookston's University Teaching & Outreach Center (UTOC) and the equine amenities that it provides to students and horses.
Equine Appraiser, Stable Manager, Veterinary Assistant, Riding Instructor, Equine Assisted Therapy, Pedigree Evaluator, Farm and Ranch Manager
Ottertail Power Company, Brost Chevrolet, Hugo's Family Marketplace, McDonald's, RiverView Health