Chapter 3

Equine Science and Business:

Goal: 

Colorado State University will enhance its focus and depth in undergraduate education, graduate education, and outreach in equine sciences, and be recognized as the leading university program in equine science in the nation. Undergraduate education will include experiential learning designed to add practical experience in the science, production, sales, and show management aspects of the equine industry and prepare students for leadership positions in the equine industry. Graduate education will consist of a master’s degree program in Equine Industry Leadership to further scientific and business knowledge in the field. This will complement existing graduate programs in Reproductive Physiology and Equine Nutrition. Outreach will focus on youth and adult horse competition organization and teaching, nutrition and waste management for horse owners, and equine management on small acreage holdings. NOTE: This goal refers only to the planned activity of the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Agricultural Experiment Station. It does not include strategic goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Strategic Actions:

• Enhance faculty size.
• Develop $500,000 annually in scholarship support.
• Pursue additional support for the CSU Polo Program.
• Classroom addition to the existing facilities that would become an outreach center for the entire equine program.
• Renovation of existing office complex.
• Either cash donations or an endowment that will generate $50,000 per year for administrative and faculty/staff development needs.
• Research endowment for faculty located within the Equine Teaching and Outreach program.
• Addition of 30 stall heated barn for the fitting and preparation of horses for the Legends of Ranching Sale.
• Addition of a cover for the outdoor arena to increase the potential space for classes.

Critical Resource Growth Needs:

• Acquire one additional tenure track faculty position.
• Continue to develop a significant fund-raising program to support the Equine Sciences undergraduate program, especially for scholarships and facility and animal maDecember 6, 2007i>
• Secure an Extension specialist dedicated 100% to equine program.