Located in Painesville, Ohio, Lake Erie College is a private institution known for its equine studies program. Lake Erie College offers three majors within the equine studies program: equine entrepreneurship, equine business & facility management and equine teacher/trainer. While enrolled, students participate in hands-on training in horseshoe removal, jump design and building, dental exams, foaling and artificial insemination.
Otterbein University is a private Christian college located in Westerville, Ohio. The university's Department of Equine Sciences offers three majors: equine pre-veterinary medicine/pre-graduate studies, equine veterinary technology and equine business management. Otterbein University also offers a minor in equine studies for students who are interested in horse care and equestrian skills. Students receive hands-on instruction in bandaging, wound care, jump course design, and horse trailer driving, and they participate in horse shows, clinics and lectures.
Located in Findlay, Ohio, The University of Findlay is a private Christian college. The university offers two associate of arts degrees and three bachelor of science degrees within the equestrian studies program. The associate of arts degrees are available in Western equestrian studies and English equestrian studies. A bachelor of science degree is available in Western equestrian studies, English equestrian studies or equine business management.
Established in 1870 by Quakers in Wilmington, Ohio, Wilmington College is a private institution. While it does not offer a major in equine studies, it is the only private university in Ohio to offer a major in agriculture. Through the agriculture major, students can concentrate in equine studies, which prepares them for graduate and veterinary school or careers in equine management, reproduction, nutrition and instruction. A minor in equine studies is available to students who are not majoring in agriculture and is often paired with majors in business administration, communication or education.