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Equine Science Concentration

The Equine Science Concentration is for students who are passionate about horse care and horsemanship, interested in studying equine or veterinary science in college, and/or want to work in the horse industry. It combines traditional academic classes with hands-on education in the barn and individualized experiential learning opportunities. While participants are not required to ride, the concentration is designed to complement the riding experience.

The Equine Science class took a field trip to the Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sale today in Timonium!We learned how horses are prepared, presented, bid on and sold.

Program Highlights

  • Oldfields School is pleased and excited to offer an Equine Science Concentration for high school students!
  • Students will have the ability to intern and learn from top professionals in the industry.
  • No prior horse knowledge or riding ability is required.

Experiential learning

Students must complete 10 hours of equine-based community service each year and complete one internship during Junior or Senior year. The equine-based community service can also fulfill the school community service requirements.

Community service examples include:

  • Volunteering at a local horse rescue, assisting with a therapeutic riding program, volunteering at a local farm or horse-related store, etc.

Internship examples include:

  • Working student exchange with trainer, interning with equine-related business owner, interning with equine veterinarian, etc.

Program Requirements:

  • Candidates must apply for this program and be approved by involved faculty.
  • Participants must maintain at least an 80% average in all courses. 
  • Participants will complete four years of approved science courses and two years of horsemanship classes.
  • Participants will complete two horsemanship-approved May Programs and two equine-approved Winter Programs.
  • Participants will complete 10 hours of equine-based community service each year.
  • Participants in the program will complete one internship during Junior or Senior year.
  • Participants in the program will complete a pre-approved Senior Capstone Project.
  • For students who haven’t ridden a horse, one season of Introduction to Riding will be required.

Future Course options

  • Biology
  • Foundations of Chemistry
  • Anatomy and Physiology/Equine Anatomy Physiology
  • History of Horse in Sport
  • Grooming to Win
  • Personal Finance
  • Stable Management
  • Project Management

Equine Science Concentration FAQ's

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? 

Contact Director of Riding Amy Phillips at PhillipsA@OldfieldsSchool.org