Equine Studies Program

The equine studies program at Vermont Technical College 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 Vermont colleges that offer equine studies program.

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Vermont Technical College

Also known as Vermont Tech

124 Admin Drive, Randolph, VT

Vermont Technical College is a four year institution located in Vermont. VTC offers students a quiet country setting, but with plenty to see and do. Although VTC is a smaller technical college, students who attend and graduate can expect rewarding careers across many different fields. Vermont Technical College also provides its students with hands on experience that adequately prepares them for their chosen careers.

Students can earn their Bachelor of Science, along with their Associate degrees in Applied Science, Engineering and Certifications as well. The programs offered are very diverse and include everything from Dairy Farm Management, to Computer Information Technology and even Practical Nursing certification.

Tuition costs at Vermont Tech are more than affordable for a four year institution, with in state students paying a little over $21,000 per year to attend, including room and board. Out of state students can expect to pay just over $30,000 including room and board.

There are currently over 1600 students enrolled at VTC, making the class sizes small in comparison to other state educational institutions. Campus life at VTC provides a diverse social scene, with many different activities and clubs for students to participate in. Those wishing to explore extracurricular activities outside of school will enjoy activities like snowmobiling, hunting and skiing.

Athletic students will no doubt enjoy the many sport activities that VTC has to offer as well. This includes women and men’s soccer, basketball, baseball, cross country and even bowling.

For more information about Vermont Technical College or to explore their areas of study, please visit their website.

Students Enrolled in the Equine Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Vermont Technical College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).