FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I get both a BS in Animal Science/Equine Emphasis and a Certificate of Equine Business Management?

Yes. If you plan out your academic career wisely, you can finish both the BS in Animal Science/Equine Emphasis and the Certificate in Equine Business Management in just five years. In order to do this, you would have to fill your 4-year electives with courses that would easily transfer into the Institute's Equine Business Management curriculum.

Can I take one or two equine classes from the Institute of Applied Agriculture without completing the entire Equine Business Management Certificate?

Yes. The Equine Business Management courses are open to Continuing Education students. You will need to show that you have completed high school or have a GED, complete an application, and mail it in! Be sure to check which courses are available for each semester.

What type of job can I get in the horse industry after I graduate from the University of Maryland?

Students at the University of Maryland that complete ANSC and IAA equine classes as well as participating in internships and extracurricular equine activities are provided with numerous hands-on opportunities that increase their chances for obtaining a job in the horse industry. View a list of horse industry jobs or read "50 Careers with Horses" by Bonnie Kreitler or "The Complete Guide to Horse Careers" by Sue Reynolds for more information.

Does the University of Maryland offer equitation courses?

No. Neither the Department of Animal and Avian Science nor the Institute of Applied Agriculture offers riding/equitation courses. We are striving to offer programs that will prepare students for future careers in the research, veterinary or stable management fields, and not necessarily instruction or horse training. However, students may ride horses owned by the ANSC Department by participating in the UM Equestrian Club or they may ride with the UM Equestrian Team.

What's the difference between the UM Equestrian Club and the UM Equestrian Team?

The UM Equestrian Club is an on-campus organization that is responsible for much of the day-to-day care of the ANSC horses, as well as ride the horses in daily lessons and in-house Club sponsored shows. The UM Equestrian Team is an off-campus based organization that also rides in lessons, but competes in Intercollegiate horse shows using horses stabled at Clay Hill Stables in nearby Springdale, MD.

Can I bring my horse to the University of Maryland?

We don't have the space at our on-campus horse facilities to house horses owned by students of the University of Maryland. However, there are horse facilities that board horses in the nearby area. The UM Equestrian Club and UM Equestrian Team offer students a low cost alternative to bringing their horses to school.