Is this a good equine college to go to?

Question

http://www.frc.edu/equinestudies/

and also I f you have ever been to it can you please tell me about it.

Answer 1

i have been wondering the same thing, even though iam only a freshman i have been looking around for an equine college or a good vet school

i like it, it looks good to me

Answer 2

I've never heard of this school. And while it's true that many schools that offer equine degrees are small, I highly recommend you go some place with a more recognizable degree. I also recommend that if you want to study horses, you get a dual degree in something more practical.

I learned the hard way. I went to school initially for horses, and then realized the program (one of the top in the country) was no where near as good as I hoped. I hated it, and ended up dropping out to go work for real trainer in the industry I love. Four years later, I had a good job and my friends who stuck out the program were struggling to find one. The problem is, the degree means very little on its own. This business is all about who you know, what you've won, and who you've trained with. Most colleges don't have professors who've won a lot of rated competitions, at least not to the same degree as polished show stables that focus on nothing else. And because there are no standards for equine degrees, trainers don't really know what you learned at school. And they'd rather hire someone with a competitive record who's worked for top trainers than someone with an equine degree. Again, I learned this for myself the hard way.

This isn't to say you shouldn't go to school. In today's world and economy, a college degree is a hot commodity. But get a degree in something separate from horses. If you get injured or can't make a living training and riding alone, a degree in something else that interests you could lead you to a job. Whereas, a degree in horses alone won't help you very much. If you're set on studying horses in school, dual-major just in case. You can still get the required courses done in four years. I also recommend spending your summers as a working student for the best trainer you can find. Good luck, and sorry if I sound negative.

Answer 3

Wow. They have degree's for things that I didn't know you needed a degree in. Shuck 3/4 of their list, I am. HA. Looks good, I would also check out Cal Poly and UC Davis. They have amaizing livestock programs. In fact UC Davis is doing amazing work in the field of genetics.