Equine Science, B.A.


Availability: On-campus
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Student riding a horse

Equine Science Degree Requirements

The B.A. in Equine Science is Asbury’s pre-veterinary equine program. Graduates of this program have been accepted into top veterinary programs in the country.


The Bachelor’s in Equine Science, a 124-credit program, requires:

  • 64-65 credits in core major courses
  • 43 credits in Foundations general education courses
  • 16-17 credits earned through electives

Whether you are interested in equine nutrition, equine pharmacology or equine physical rehabilitation, this B.A. in Equine Science degree program prepares students for application to graduate programs through courses such as:

  • General Biology and College Chemistry I and II
  • Organic Chemistry Lab I and II
  • Intro to Bio Research
  • Equine Anatomy and Physiology
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Equine Immunology & Infectious Diseases
  • Equine Reproduction

To pursue a calling in equine medicine, students may need to gain graduate-level credentials. Equine vets are often highly compensated and have the freedom and flexibility to work in a track or commercial setting or provide veterinary services to a local community.

This equine science degree program is Asbury’s pre-vet offering, with graduates continuing on to the top veterinary schools in the country. Whether you picture yourself furthering the goals of a horse farm operation, caring for horses sold by an international organization or serving a rural area’s farm veterinary needs, the B.A. in Equine Science ensures you’re well equipped to guide your own future as a doctor of equine veterinary medicine or equine dentistry.

Life-Changing Experiences

Students in this science-driven equine program gain up-close experience in all aspects of the discipline, from the handling and treatment of horses to essential methods of biological research. You might analyze samples in the lab, apply physiology and conditioning techniques in our barns or pens or complete an independent research project about an aspect of equine medicine.

With Asbury’s robust research background and dedication to helping students understand the topics and themselves through experience, students in the B.A. in Equine Science program can expect a challenging yet rewarding program that will open the door to further study and careers in the vast equine industry.

Where you’ll Learn

Top equestrian facilities at Asbury include our 341-acre facility, four barns, two indoor riding arena and two outdoor riding arenas.

Featuring rolling hills and radiating forest trails, our gorgeous campus is equipped with all the space needed to care for and keep horses.

Meet Our Equine Science faculty

Melissa Siard ’12 Altman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Equine Science,
Pre-Veterinary Advisor,
Equine Department Chair

Outcomes

What Our Alumni Do

Students in the Equine Science program benefit from Asbury’s longtime relationships within the Wilmore community and beyond, often taking on internships in a field related to their personal career interests. Asbury Equine Science students have been accepted to internships at:

  • Equine Medical Associates, PSC
  • Kentucky Equine Research in Versailles, Kentucky
  • Kentucky Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center (KESMARC)

Completing the Equine Science program can lead to a career as a/an:

  • Veterinarian
  • Laboratory technician
  • Equine Nutritionist
  • Animal care technician
  • Equine chiropractor

Asbury Equine Science majors have also been accepted to graduate programs or veterinary school at:

  • Auburn University
  • Midwestern University
  • North Carolina State University
  • Ross University
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Kentucky

Only at Asbury

Where Christ-centered equine education meets extraordinary industry access and hands-on experience.

A Well-Rounded Education

At Asbury, students interested in veterinary medicine are offered the whole package. They can pursue the pre-veterinary track while studying equine science at a Christ-centered university just outside the horse capital of the world. Many of our pre-veterinary students are also varsity athletes and participate in various extracurricular activities, including the pre-veterinary club and training horses. 


Unrivaled Industry Connections 

Located in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region, Asbury offers students frequent access to equine industry leaders. Students benefit from exceptional networking and internship opportunities with top veterinary and healthcare professionals. Our location affords hands-on learning with experts in the field, enabling students to gain real-world skills that prepare them for successful careers in equine science and beyond.  


Your Horse, Your Journey

Students are encouraged to bring their own horse and board it at Asbury’s on-campus equine facilities. With over six miles of riding trails for all skill levels and daily opportunities to grow spiritually and professionally, Asbury is more than a school—it’s a place to thrive.

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