Take the Reins on a New Career

威尼斯人娱乐城's Equine Science and Horse Production program is designed to give you real-world experience working with these incredible animals. In our program, you'll work directly with horses, and most of your education takes place in barns, on the ranch, or in the arena. Our approach not only help you be more successful obtaining employment and a career working in the equine industry, but we've found it also appeals to students who prefer getting out of the traditional classroom setting. Combine the skills and love you have for horses with a program that will help you gain even more knowledge and expertise.

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Courses

Here's a quick look at some of the classes

Course Schedule for Winter 2025


ANS 108 OA
ADVANCED HORSESHOEING
Examines principles and techniques for properly trimming and shoeing the horse with conformation and/or disease problems. Prerequisite: ANS 107. 

Instructor: Strong, Quinn
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWR   6:00PM-8:05PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 121 OW
INTRO TO ANIMAL SCIENCE
Introduces animal science, offering a foundation in breeds, genetics, nutrition, marketing, management, ration formulation and facilities planning. 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Web
Credits: 4.00
Schedule:       1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 143 OA
ADVANCED HORSE TRAINING
In this course students will learn the process of taking a horse from a snaffle bit to a finished bridle horse, how to use ranch work to instill a strong foundation on an all-around performance horse and how to market and show a horse in a performance horse sale. Prerequisite: ANS 252. 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: TR   3:00PM-5:20PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 146 OH
EQUINE TRAINING QUALITY ASSURANCE
This course is designed to cover Training Quality Assurance industry quality standards and certifications for working on ranches where horsemanship, stockmanship and roping skills are required. 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 150 OA
DRIVING & PACKING
Gain knowledge in preparing a horse to pack and properly train a horse to pull a wagon under a harness. 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWRF   8:00AM-5:50PM   1/20/2025-1/24/2025

ANS 152 OA
BUILDING AND STABLE MANAGEMENT II
Covers the practical application of managing an equine facility. Teaches the proper horse handling skills, risk management, and professionalism required to become a herd manager or equine facility director. Prerequisite: ANS 151 

Instructor: Olsen, Cami
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 1.00
Schedule: W   8:00AM-8:50AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 182 OA
FUNDAMENTALS OF EQUESTRIAN SKILL II
Teaches the basic fundamentals of horsemanship skills while handling and riding horses. Improves the student's feel, timing, and control while riding up to the lope. Prerequisite: ANS 181, or instructor approval. 

Instructor: Olsen, Cami
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 2.00
Schedule: TR   9:00AM-11:20AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 194 OA
FENCE WORK
Introduces horse and rider to the fundamentals of training and competing on a cow horse with an emphasis on fence work. 

Instructor: Olsen, Cami
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MWF   3:00PM-5:20PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 199 OH
RANCH SKILLS CERTIFICATION
 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 205 OA
FOOD ANIMAL HEALTH & DISEASE
Studies food animal (bovine, ovine and swine) physiology and health. Including nutritional, metabolic and reproductive disorders; as well as preventative measures and treatments available. 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 2.00
Schedule: TR   8:00AM-8:50AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 211 OA
APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION
Covers all aspects of animal nutrition, including analysis of feedstuffs, the anatomy of ruminant and non-ruminant, nutrient metabolism, and the in-depth discussion on the required nutrients (water, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins). Prerequisites: ANS 121 recommended. 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MWF   9:00AM-9:50AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 211 OB
APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION
Covers all aspects of animal nutrition, including analysis of feedstuffs, the anatomy of ruminant and non-ruminant, nutrient metabolism, and the in-depth discussion on the required nutrients (water, protein, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins). Prerequisites: ANS 121 recommended. 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MWF   1:00PM-1:50PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 215 OA
BEEF/DAIRY CATTLE PRODUCTION
Covers the history and development of beef cattle, their distribution and adaptation, the types and breeds of beef and dual-purpose cattle, and the fundamental principles of establishing a beef production herd. Discusses cattle, genetics, problems in breeding and feeding, buildings, and equipment. Course Note: Course requires 22 hours per term, TBA with instructor. Lab hours will be made up in off campus activities 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: TR   2:00PM-3:20PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 222 OX
EQUINE HEALTH & DISEASE
Studies horse health and soundness, including in depth anatomy, diseases, nutrition, soundness or lameness issues, and the available treatments. 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule:       1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 223 OA
EQUINE BUSINESS & MARKETING
Examines correct procedures in genetic selection, pedigree and performance. Covers developing a bookkeeping system, and how to market, purchase and evaluate horses according to conformation. 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: TR   8:00AM-9:20AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 240 OA
INTRO TO ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY
Presents information on what ultrasound technology is and how it can be used in animal agriculture. Familiarizes students with ultrasound terminology and machine operations. Includes hands-on opportunities for scanning cattle, sheep, and hogs. Course Note: Lab Required 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 2.00
Schedule: T   9:00AM-9:50AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 250 OA
INTRO TO MEAT SCIENCE
Follows market animals (cattle, sheep and swine) from the finishing phase to the meat counter. Includes slaughter, meat grading and evaluation, inspection, structure and composition of muscle, conversion of muscle to meat, microbiology and sanitation, cookery of meat, and nutritive value of meat. 

Instructor: Duggan, Kelley
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MWF   11:00AM-11:50AM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 252 OA
COLT STARTING
This course focuses on applying the knowledge and skill students have received from Intro to Colt Starting to training an un-started horse. The focus of this course will be on safety as students work to meet the industry colt starting standard in training an un-started horse for the public. Prerequisite: ANS 251 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWRF   12:00PM-1:20PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025

ANS 252 OB
COLT STARTING
This course focuses on applying the knowledge and skill students have received from Intro to Colt Starting to training an un-started horse. The focus of this course will be on safety as students work to meet the industry colt starting standard in training an un-started horse for the public. Prerequisite: ANS 251 

Instructor: Black, Wade
Location: Ontario Campus
Credits: 3.00
Schedule: MTWRF   1:30PM-2:50PM   1/6/2025-3/21/2025