The vast majority of college and university Equine programs provide primarily classroom-based curricula. The TVCC Equine program has a distinctly different philosophy, and that is to ensure our students will be successful in the horse industry, by providing a hands-on education that gives them the required skills.
At TVCC students in the Horse Production and Training program work directly with horses, and most of their education takes place in the barns, on the ranch, or in the arena. This philosophy not only ensures students will be successful obtaining employment and a career working in the Equine industry, but also appeals to those students who don’t necessarily excel in the classroom, and who because of this, might avoid higher education altogether.
The demand for this type of hands-on education is demonstrated by the large number of clinicians who are currently filling the void in academics for this type of program.
INFORMATION FOR INCOMING FRESHMAN
Degrees and Certificates
- Career Paths in Equine Industry
Degrees
- 2 - Year Associate of Science w/ Equine Option
- 2 - Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
3. Horse Training
- 2 - Year Associate of Applied Science Degree
Career Pathway Certificates
Through Training AAS
- Performance Horse Sales and Day Work
- Colt Starting and Assistant Trainer
Through Equine Business AAS
- Equine Business Management Technician
Industry Certificates
Training Quality Assurance (TQA)
- Certified Public Horse Trainer