Learn the art of horsemanship with SCAD equestrian studies
Launch impactful equine careers in a $300 billion business
A practice that dates to the Byzantine era, the equestrian world is a massive, modern economic machine supported by legions of professionals in business, marketing, medicine, and sport. At SCAD, students explore this array of career paths from a state-of-the-art equestrian center amid a climate perfectly suited for year-round riding and stable-side education. With a comprehensive academic program complemented by a national championship equestrian team and a faculty of accomplished riders and coaches, students are prepared for careers across the equine studies spectrum.
Equestrian studies degree
Study at a world-class equestrian center
SCAD students' gateway to the equestrian world is the Ronald C. Waranch Equestrian Center, the university's state-of-the-art, 180-acre compound located north of Savannah. Home to the champion SCAD equestrian team and the equestrian studies program, students prepare for careers in business, marketing, medicine, and sport from an equestrian center that features two stable barns, three competition arenas, a covered riding arena, paddocks, pastures, a staff veterinarian, and industry-standard equipment. The Shaw Pavilion offers a covered riding arena for practice and fieldwork and is engineered with considerations for optimal equine vision and ventilation.
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Follow your dreams, wherever they lead
SCAD equestrian studies alumni are prepared for a range of equine careers, including as competitive riders, trainers, and barn managers. Graduates step into leadership and management roles at international equestrian nonprofit organizations and have published and exhibited work as in-demand equine photographers, journalists, and painters. Discover your equine career path at The University for Creative Careers.
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"The education at SCAD is what is needed in the equestrian world today. No one teaches better than SCAD instructors. The methodology and philosophy is genius."
Bernie Traurig | National Show Hunter Hall of Fame member, SCAD guest instructor
Gain the competitive edge with SCAD
The SCAD equestrian studies program runs parallel to the university's powerhouse equestrian team, which has won more national championships in the last two decades decade than any other team in the country — earning more than 100 individual and team awards since 2002. Among these honors are more than 40 individual and team American National Riding Commission champion and reserve champion titles — including a string of six consecutive national team championships — and nearly 40 individual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association champion and reserve champion titles.
Related majors and minors
As a student at SCAD, you'll benefit from the empowering context of an art and design university with robust opportunities for collaboration. Explore related programs such as luxury and fashion management, accessory design, photography, and more to supplement your equestrian studies with a dual major or minor.
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