BA/BS in Equine Management

Equine Management is a major within the Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management at the University of Guelph, combining biology, physiology, and horse behaviour with the business and managerial aspects of the equine industry. The programme includes hands-on training in horse care and management, with opportunities for co-op work terms, internships, field trips, and international exchange. The University of Guelph describes it as Canada's first degree programme to offer a specialization in equine management. The major requires a minimum of 20.00 credits over eight semesters: 13.00 from required courses, 5.00 from restricted electives, and 2.00 from free electives, with at least 6.00 credits at the 3000-level or higher. A co-op option is available as a five-year programme including four work terms. The programme is delivered on the University of Guelph's main campus.