Horse Production and Management
Associate of Applied Science

The Colby Community College Horse Production and Management curriculum is designed for students planning a career in equine production and intend to enter into occupations relating to the equine industry.

The curriculum involves both classroom and applied study primarily aimed at the production aspects of the equine industry. Students learn the basics of equine health, genetics, nutrition, reproduction, training, equine event planning, equine business, conformation, riding instruction certification, judging, and more. CCC students are fortunate to have a herd of college-owned horses to aid in their learning and participate in managing the 60-acre college farm and CCC Equine Unit. The Associate of Applied Science degree is awarded to students who fulfill all requirements.

Related Employment Fields
The curriculum is designed for those who want to enter the equine industry after graduating.

After Colby Community College
Students find opportunities as barn managers, assistant trainers, and breeding specialists. Colby Community College has a 2+2 agreement with Kansas State University Salina (K-State Salina), giving students an option to continue academically.

*Please work with an advisor to see the full Agriculture Elective Course Option List.

Classes Addressing StudentOutcomes

AG109 Farm Records & Accounts
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition
AG149 Principles of Animal Science
AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals
AG168 Equine Management Technology I
AG169 Equine Management Technology II
AG176 Horse Production AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition
AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition
AG259 Equine Reproduction
AG 260 Equine Nutrition
AG261 Equine Anatomy
AG268 Equine Management Technology III
AG269 Equine Management Technology IV
AG290 Agriculture Equipment Safety

 

 

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 63

 


Course Sequence


NO. COURSE CREDITS
AG101 Agriculture Orientation 1
EN176 English Composition I 3
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition 3
AG149 Principles of Animal Science 3
AG150 Principles of Animal Science Laboratory 1
AG168 Equine Management Technology I 4
AG290 Agriculture Equipment Safety 1
  TOTAL 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals 3
AG169 Equine Management Technology II 4
AG176 Horse Production 3
AG209 Agricultural Law 2
CO176 Computer Concepts and Applications 3
  TOTAL 15

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AG259 Equine Reproduction 1
AG260 Equine Nutrition 1
AG261 Equine Anatomy 1
AG268 Equine Management Technology III 4
  Gen. Ed. Course 3
  Oral Communication Gen. Ed. 3
  Approved Agriculture Elective* 3
  TOTAL 16

NO. COURSE CREDITS
AG109 Farm Records & Accounts 3
AG269 Equine Management Technology IV 4
BU225 Marketing 3
  Gen. Ed. Course 3
  Approved Agriculture Elective* 3
  TOTAL 16

 

Course # Course Title Credits
AG101 Agriculture Orientation 1 Credits
AG109 Farm Records & Accounts 3 Credits
AG126 Principles of Livestock Nutrition 3 Credits
AG149 Principles of Animal Science 3 Credits
AG150 Principles of Animal Science Laboratory 1 Credits
AG153 Reproduction of Farm Animals 3 Credits
AG168 Equine Management Technology I 4 Credits
AG169 Equine Management Technology II 4 Credits
AG176 Horse Production 3 Credits
AG209 Agricultural law 2 Credits
AG226 Applied Livestock Nutrition 3 Credits
AG259 Equine Reproduction 1 Credits
AG260 Equine Nutrition 1 Credits
AG261 Equine Anatomy 1 Credits
AG268 Equine Management Technology III 4 Credits
AG269 Equine Management Technology IV 4 Credits
BU225 Marketing 3 Credits
CO176 Int Comp Cncpts&Apps 3 Credits
EN176 English Composition I 3 Credits

Systemwide General Education (SGE) Key
010 English (6 hours)
020 Communications (3 hours)
030 Math & Statistics (3 hours)
040 Natural & Physical Sciences (4-5 hours)
050 Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
060 Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
070 Colby CC Designated (6 hours)