Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Asbury University prepares students to care for horses and equipment, and give them the tools needed to train and manage horses and their riders. Classwork focuses on the horse, teaching the student how to ride and drive horses as well as instruction on health and safety. Program courses include: history of the horse, breeding, development and training, riding technique, track management and equipment maintenance and repair. Get more details below including other Kentucky colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Asbury University

Also known as dba Asbury College

100 Purpose Rd, Pippa Passes, KY

Asbury University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Wilmore, KY and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Asbury University exceeds a thousand yearly.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Communication Technology
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. Most students admitted to this school achieve an SAT score between 980 - 1230, or an ACT score between 21 - 27. This school has an acceptance rate of 63 percent of which only 34 percent decided to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to understand their costs. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $3,600. Students enrolled at Asbury University may be eligible for aid which is typically scholarships, grants, and loans.

Asbury University has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NAIA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)
• Soccer (NAIA Division II)
• Softball (NAIA Division II)

Students may visit the school's http://www.asbury.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Equine Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Asbury University offers a bachelor's degree program in equine studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Animal Trainers

Description

Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, animal trainers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).