Lake Erie College - Equine Industry

Lake Erie College is located in Painesville, Ohio. ThisLake Erie College is the home of the Intercollegiate
college is a four-year private nonprofit school thatDressage Association 2006 National Reserve
offers bachelor's, master's, and post-baccalaureateChampions.
certificates. Lake Eric College offers many differentThe Lake Erie College George M. Humphrey
equine studies programs that focus on promoting theEquestrian Center is located in Concord Township,
students confidence and leadership skills along with allapproximately six miles from the main campus. The
of the horse related skills that are necessary to becenter features a 100' x 225' indoor arena with
successful in the equine industry.seating for 1,000 spectators, an attached 70' x 130'
Students can choose to major in many differentwarm-up arena, two outdoor sand dressage arenas,
areas. One are that students can focus on is equineone limestone arena, a hunt field with cross country
entrepreneurship. The equine entrepreneurship degreeobstacles, including two banks and trails. The
program is a multi-disciplinary approach that focusesEquestrian Center became an approved British Horse
on the core business management and equine studiesSociety Establishment, gaining certification by the
that are necessary to be successful in the equineinternationally renowned British Horse Society (BHS) in
industry. Lake Erie College is the first institution in the2005. It is one of only seven BHS approved riding
nation to offer this major. Students will also learnestablishments in the United States; the first to be
valuable management skills along with equine healthapproved in the state of Ohio and only the second
and other equine courses.American college to gain approval.
Students may also choose to major in EquineThe Clarence T. Reinberger Equestrian Work Center,
Business and Facility Management. This degree ispart of the Equestrian Center, has a new roof, stalls,
designed for students who have an interest in thewash racks, siding, lights and more. It also includes an
management aspect of the equine industry. Studentsindoor 80' x 96' arena and equine stud farm
are required to take upper level business courseslaboratory. The George M. Humphrey Equestrian
that will prepare them for pharmaceutical sales,Center provides stabling for more than 110 horses.
marketing, equine nutrition, insurance, and equineGraduates of the equine programs will be able to find
vacations.employment in a number of different equine related
Students may also choose to focus on becoming anfields that include:
Equestrian Teacher/Trainer. This program is designed· Trainer
for students who have sufficient knowledge, athletic· Instructor
skills, and the dedication to become a riding instructor· Professional Groom
or to train horses. Besides the core curriculum· Sales representative
requirements, students will have to diligently practice· Equine Acupuncturist
their riding skills. Students will spend time working with· Show Manager
young horses and also teaching inexperienced riders· Equine Transporter
so that they can gain the confidence and skills that· Breeder
are necessary to become professional trainers.· Stable Manager
Students can also choose to focus on different· Tack Store owner
equine studies concentrations. Some of the different· Equine Nutritionist
concentrations that are available for students are· Equine Massage Therapist
therapeutic horsemanship, stud farm management,· Equine Journalism
marketing, and business management.· Farrier
Student can also join some of the different teams· Show Announcer
that are available and include:So as you can see, Lake Erie College has a lot to
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