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The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Equine Science and Management. The degree is built around three specialization tracks—equine science; equine management and industry; and communications, leadership and education—and adds experiential components such as internships, study abroad, and nearly a dozen clubs and teams. It suits students who want a science-based, industry-connected path into the equine sector rather than a short course or certificate.
The three specialization tracks
The program lets you shape the degree around your career goal. Each track shares a common foundation in horse health, performance, and management, then diverges:
| Track | Likely focus | Fits students aiming for |
|---|---|---|
| Equine science | Scientific and technical study of horses | Research, veterinary or graduate study pathways |
| Equine management and industry | Business and operational side of equine enterprises | Farm, facility, or industry management roles |
| Communications, leadership and education | Communication and leadership skills applied to equine contexts | Outreach, education, or organizational roles |
The program page describes the tracks at a summary level; specific course lists and credit requirements are not detailed there, so confirm the current curriculum with the program before applying.
What else the program includes
Beyond coursework, the program highlights several elements that build professional experience:
- Progression toward professionalism each year of study
- Leadership opportunities
- Internships
- Study abroad
- Nearly a dozen clubs and teams to choose from
These are presented as benefits of the program rather than optional extras, which suggests the degree is designed to blend classroom learning with hands-on and industry exposure.
How to explore the program before committing
The program runs Experience Equine Days with both in-person and virtual options—a low-commitment way to see facilities, meet faculty, and ask about tracks. Upcoming dates listed on the site include an Experience Equine Day on October 26, 2026 at 10am EDT. Sign-up is handled through the program's site.
Context: the industry behind the degree
The program positions itself within Kentucky's equine industry, and the site cites the 2022 Kentucky Equine Survey (a collaboration between UK and the Kentucky Horse Council): the state is home to 209,500 equine, with total equine and equine-related assets valued at $27.7 billion in 2022—up more than 18% from 2012, despite roughly 14% fewer equine than in 2012. For prospective students, that signals a large, high-value industry in the program's home state, though it does not by itself guarantee job outcomes.
Practical next steps
- Review the three tracks and pick the one closest to your goal.
- Register for an Experience Equine Day (in-person or virtual) to test the fit.
- Ask the program directly for the current course sequence, credit requirements, and internship placement details, since the homepage only summarizes them.
The site also links to program apparel and goods, but no tuition or program cost figures appear in the available page content—check with the university for current costs and admission requirements.