William Woods University - Equine Studies

William Woods University is located in Fulton, Missouriindustry. The applied course work will consist of work
and is a four year private nonprofit university thatthat includes learning the techniques that are used by
offers students the choice of pursuing an associateboth 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 andapplied riding.
exciting equine degree options that students canAll 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 canthat are taught at the university: Dressage, Hunter
choose to major in one of two available equestrianJumper, 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 studentscomplete 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 arehave to choose five additional business and computer
interested in pursuing a career that involves trainingclasses 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 receiveopportunity 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 befees, stabling, and hauling fees and any other
required to complete include equine anatomy, equineexpenses that are accumulated when showing.
nutrition, teaching methods, horse evaluation andWilliam 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 thelearning environment for all of the students who use it.
four different riding disciplines that are offered atSome 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, orstalls
Western. Besides their main area of concentration,· Two heated indoor arenas; 90'x220' and
students will be required to spend one semester riding90'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 thatend 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 Administrationgreat equine information make sure to visit our links in
Degree Program will receive training in both theour Bio below.
theoretical and application processes of the equine