Turn your passion for horses into a career managing their performance and welfare across the growing global equine industry. This three-year program is dedicated to the study of equine welfare, behaviour, nutrition, reproduction, health, rehabilitation, exercise, and physiology. Learn the scientific and practical aspects of the horse industry and related social and community issues, including general animal science and specialised equine courses. Study in specialised facilities in the Equine Units at the Gatton Campus, which includes performance testing facilities, a reproduction laboratory, teasing lanes, and equestrian training arenas. Graduate with the knowledge and skills to improve equine management, performance, and welfare across industries including racehorses, work horses, and recreational and performance horses. Career outcomes As an equine specialist, you will establish a career in fields and industries such as: Equine enterprise management Agribusiness firms servicing the equine industry Animal nutrition and animal health companies Bloodstock agencies Breed societies, equestrian centres and riding schools Equine industry organisations and educational institutions Equine journalism Horse studs Preconditioning and training businesses Racing and competition stables Sales and marketing Statutory bodies administering racing and trotting Other graduates choose to further their research ambitions and enrol in an honours year to develop their research skills and make significant contributions to knowledge.