Courses Offered:

ANSI 3422 "Horse Production" is a fall course that examines the equine industry through a broad range of topics covered in a lecture format. Students are provided with information from several disciplines concerning the care and management of horses. This information is intended for students who desire science-based information in a general management format. This course will also provide a base of knowledge to prepare students for the senior level horse science class.

ANSI 4423 "Horse Science" is the senior level spring course in which students are provided with information from several disciplines including economics, marketing, behavior, genetics, reproduction, nutrition and exercise physiology. Lecture material is based on current scientific literature and is presented in a manner to stimulate class discussion. A case study approach to homework assignments is utilized so that students can use class information and research material to provide answers to practical scenarios. Hands-on lab exercises are conducted at the Equine Center, which allows students the opportunity to work with horses in a practical manner. Students also are required to work in small groups in preparing a term project. The groups will develop a comprehensive Ranch Management Plan that requires utilization of all course material.

ANSI 3210 "Horse Judging" is divided into a spring semester judging class and a fall semester judging team. In the spring class, students are provided with the most current information from the horse industry concerning the evaluation of conformation and performance. Students will attend two intercollegiate contests during the spring semester, which allows them to apply what they have learned in class and become exposed to the equine industry. Students are given the opportunity to work with different equine organizations (i.e. AQHA, OQHA and NRHA) during the semester in order to enhance visual learning and stimulate interest within the industry. In the fall, students participate on the Intercollegiate Horse Judging Team. They will travel to 4 national and world level contests where they will represent OSU and compete against teams from across the United States. Students practice 2x per week and every weekend in preparation for these contests. This activity allows the opportunity to better train students in the areas of analytical thought, oral communication, goal setting and leadership. The judging program also plays vital role in representing the university within the equine industry and ensuring an identity of a quality equine program at Oklahoma State.

ANSI 4900 "Special Problems" provides students with experiential learning in all phases of horse production, management and horsemanship. Students assist with general farm management, breaking and training of weanlings and yearlings, sales preparation of two year-old horses, stallion semen collection, and artificial insemination of mares.

ANSI 4900 "Basic Horsemanship" classes are now being offered both fall and spring semesters. These classes meet two days a week at the horse farm and involve instruction on basic horsemanship utilizing lecture material and hands-on learning.