| William Woods University is located in Fulton, Missouri | | | | industry. The applied course work will consist of work |
| and is a four year private nonprofit university that | | | | that includes learning the techniques that are used by |
| offers students the choice of pursuing an associate | | | | both equine and facility management, show and event |
| degree, bachelor's degree, or a master's degree. | | | | management, and a minimum of three semesters of |
| William Woods University has many different and | | | | applied riding. |
| exciting equine degree options that students can | | | | All of the applied riding credits that a student earns will |
| choose to pursue. | | | | come from a combination of the different riding styles |
| Students who attend William Woods University can | | | | that are taught at the university: Dressage, Hunter |
| choose to major in one of two available equestrian | | | | Jumper, Saddle Seat, and Western. Some of the |
| programs. The first is the Equestrian Science Degree. | | | | theoretical courses that a student must successful |
| This is a four year program that will earn the students | | | | complete are economics, entrepreneurship, promotion |
| who successfully complete it a baccalaureate degree. | | | | and public relations, law, and taxation. Students will also |
| This program was designed for students who are | | | | have to choose five additional business and computer |
| interested in pursuing a career that involves training | | | | classes to complete the curriculum. Students of the |
| horses, teaching equitation, or managing horses. | | | | Equine Administration Degree Program will have the |
| Students who participate in this program will receive | | | | opportunity to compete in horse shows if they want to |
| both theoretical class work and hands on experiences. | | | | do so. Students will be responsible for their own entry |
| Some of the theoretical courses that students will be | | | | fees, stabling, and hauling fees and any other |
| required to complete include equine anatomy, equine | | | | expenses that are accumulated when showing. |
| nutrition, teaching methods, horse evaluation and | | | | William Woods University has a very extensive |
| selection, and stable management. | | | | on-campus equine facility that provides an optimal |
| Students will also select a concentration in one of the | | | | learning environment for all of the students who use it. |
| four different riding disciplines that are offered at | | | | Some of the amazing features include: |
| William Woods University. Students can choose to | | | | · Four heated barns with a total of 150 box |
| focus on Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Saddle Seat, or | | | | stalls |
| Western. Besides their main area of concentration, | | | | · Two heated indoor arenas; 90'x220' and |
| students will be required to spend one semester riding | | | | 90'x200' |
| in two of the other concentrations. Students will also | | | | · A lighted outdoor ring 150'x250' |
| participate in horse show competitions. Though it is not | | | | · Two classrooms. |
| required, students who intend to train or show horses | | | | · Forty acre cross country course on the north |
| as a profession should compete at the shows so that | | | | end of campus. |
| they will be able to gain the vital experience that they | | | | · 150 show quality school horses |
| will need to be successful in the future. Students may | | | | · A 7-horse trailer and two 2-horse trailers for |
| also choose to minor in Equestrian studies. | | | | transportation to shows |
| The other degree program that is offered at William | | | | · 8 tack rooms |
| Woods University is the Equine Administration Degree. | | | | · Student lockers |
| The Equine Administration Degree Program is intended | | | | · Laundry facilities |
| for students who want to pursue a career on the | | | | · Faculty offices |
| business side of the equine industry rather than the | | | | · 6 wash stalls with hot and cold water |
| training and teaching side. Students will be focusing on | | | | · USEF regulation jumps |
| areas like business organization, breed associations, | | | | · USDF regulation dressage arena |
| facility managers, event managers, and entrepreneurs. | | | | A great university for the equine enthusiast. For more |
| Students who enroll in the Equine Administration | | | | great equine information make sure to visit our links in |
| Degree Program will receive training in both the | | | | our Bio below. |
| theoretical and application processes of the equine | | | | |