Uncover a New Area of the Leisure Industry, Discover the Freedom and Pleasure of Horseback Riding

As the average yearly salary in Korea tops 30,000 USD, the demand for horseback riding and horse racing is increasing along with the increasing desire for various leisure activities. Accordingly, in order to cultivate human resources necessary for the development and development of the horse-related leisure industry, the Department of Equine Science conducts customized practical education required by industrial sites along with various theoretical education, and focuses on on-site education in connection with industries. In addition, by providing a variety of educational environments throughout the equine industry through a 4 year curriculum, we cultivate competent equine industry experts who can advance not only to various domestic horse-related industries but also overseas

Curriculum | 4 years

1. Hippology, Basic Horsemanship, Horse Related Common Sense and Law, Livestock Feeding Management, Horse Dressage and Equipment Management, Life Sports Education, Basic Horse Training, University Seminar
2. Horse Disease Management, Horse Dressage, Obstacle Jumping, Basic Horseback Riding for Rehabilitation, Horse Dressage Training, Introduction to Rehabilitation, Racehorse Training
3. First Aid, Livestock Start-Up and Business Management, Rehabilitation Horseback Riding Application, Education, Riding Training, Equestrian Instruction, Problem Solving Ability, Horse Dressage Instruction
4. Improvement of Horse-Riding Teaching Method, Horse Behavioral Psychology, Mare Management, Fodder Crops and Grassland, Livestock Breeding, Livestock Breeding Physiology, Advanced Riding Instruction

Department Strengths

• 2011-Designated and Supported as an Equine Industry Specialized College by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
• Designated and Supported by the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs in 2014 to Foster Professional Equine Industry Personnel for 7 Consecutive Years
• Operating an Industry-Academia Cooperation Joint Education Program in Parallel With School Classes
• Establishment of the Best Practice Facilities in Korea, such as a Training Ranch for the School of Equine and Horticultural Science, an Indoor Stable and an Outdoor Training Ground
• Operating Internships and Overseas Training Programs in Connection with Overseas Horse Industry Talent Training Organizations
• 2017-Designated as a Test Venue for the ��National Equine Industry Related Certification Exam�� in Jeju for 4 Consecutive Years
• 2018-Designated as a Cooperative Healing and Riding Facility by the Korean Racing Authority for 3 Consecutive Years

Careers and Educational Opportunities

• Certifications
  Horse Trainer (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), Rehabilitation Equestrian Instructor (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), Farrier (Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs), Life Sports Horseback Riding Level 2 Instructor (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism), Competition Instructor Level 2 (Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism), Sports Instructor for the Disabled
• Careers
  Korean Racing Authority, Race Tracks, Stables Nationwide, Horse Riding Courses for Rehabilitation, Horse Breeding Ranches, Horse Ranches, Horse Training Sites, Horse Recreation Centers, Korea Horseback Riding Association, Farrier Workshop, Horse-Related High Schools and Universities, Horse-Related Public Officials, Horse Distribution Business, Interns in Countries Advanced in the Equine Industry, Overseas Employment, etc