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Rochester Community and Technical College - Rochester, Minnesota

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Equine Science Program
About the Program

 

horsey Next Semester Starts August 25th, 2008.

Going to be a student in Fall 2008?

If you plan to be a new or a returning student in the equine program in Fall 2008, mark your calendars for orientation day.  This is a mandatory meeting where you will complete paperwork, meet your new classmates, the instructors, and the horses.  Students will also write a quiz on safety and barn rules.  It is planned for:
Wednesday, August 20th, 6:00 pm
At The Stables Equestrian Center

Thanks!!!
Julie

The Equine Science program at RCTC started as a full time program in Fall 2005. There has been lots of enthusiasm and interest in the program so far. It continues to grow and expand each semester.

Majors in equine science include:

To see the specific course requirements for each option, go to:

http://www.rctc.edu/catalog/programs and click on the Equine Science option that interests you!

Equine Science Business Management, AS Degree Program
Equine Science Horse Husbandry, AAS Degree Program
Equine Science Horse Husbandry, Certificate Program
Equine Science Riding/Training, AAS Degree Program
Equine Science Riding/Training, Certificate Program

Location:

RCTC’s campus is in southeast Rochester. The Equine Science department, classrooms, and the faculty offices are located in the Heintz center. Several of the classes are held at The Stables Equestrian Center, about a 10 minute drive northeast of campus. The Stables equestrian center is owned and operated by Eliese Klennert-Nelson. The RCTC Equine Science program leases the brand new arena, stable and the school horses from Eliese.

Click here to view the Stables Equestrian Center website.

Click here to view map of Minnesota.


Our horses

We have a wide range of school horses for students to use in their handling and riding classes. Currently, there are arabs, paints, quarter horses, and thoroughbreds. They range in age and in training level. Instructors assign horses to students based on their skill and confidence levels. Students often ride a different horse every class.


Future location:

The Rochester Regional Equestrian Center (RREC) is working on plans for a brand new equestrian center.

“The goal of the RREC is to provide the space for Equine Science (RCTC), education (any group or individual wanting to sponsor/give a clinic) and recreation (horse shows or money generating events). This all promotes the equine industry and gives Rochester an excellent opportunity to encourage new and old riders to explore exciting new venues with their on horse or in classes with school horses”.

–Audrey Lidke, RREC member

 

 

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