Equine Production
Program Overview
This program is designed to introduce students to the care and management of horses. Students will be instructed in the selection of feeds, balancing rations, health maintenance, selection of breeds, breeding, and training techniques, parturition, genetics, and skills to become gainfully employed in an equine-related career. Students work with industry personnel at a job-questioning panel and sales events, tour world-class facilities, and view some of the highest quality equine in both race and performance events.
What You'll Learn
- Applied Equine Nutrition
- Basic Handling and Care I
- Breeds, Color, and Markings
- Equine Genetics
- Health, Disease, and Parasites
- Mare Reproduction
- Stallion Reproduction
- Weaning/Halter Breaking Techniques
- Equine Judging and Selection Techniques
- Ground Driving Techniques
Certifications and Licenses
-
ODCTE* General Equine Assistant
-
ODCTE Veterinary Assistant
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- Ranch Hand
- Groom
- Sales Attendant
- Retail Sales
- Veterinarian’s Assistant
- Foaling Assistant
- Trainer’s Assistant
- Breeding Farm Employee
For information on career opportunities and salaries, please visit www.onetonline.org.
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) SkillsUSA
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year (480 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 480 hours = $1,200Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
