Help

Course Information

Equine Facilities Management and Operations (EQ 212)

Term: 2025-2026 Spring

Faculty

Allie Truitt Pelz
Email address is hidden, click here to email
* School of STREAMS
Email address is hidden, click here to email
ACAS Academic Support
Email address is hidden, click here to email
Email all faculty members

Schedule

Mon-Wed-Fri, 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM (1/12/2026 - 5/1/2026) Location: EQCT EQCT 106
Thu, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM (5/7/2026 - 5/7/2026) Location: FINAL

Description

This course provides an in-depth study of equestrian
facility management and operational efficiency from the
stand point of site planning, stable layout and maintenance,
out buildings, mechanical equipment, fencing, feeding, hay,
bedding, storage, delivery, pastures, paddocks and shelters.
Vendor relations with exposure to equipment hay and grain
suppliers. It will also focus on identifying horse needs,
safety, and emergency evacuation procedures. Students will
learn proper environmental control, manure management,
feeding and bedding storage and delivery, fencing and
utilities. Some labs outside of class time including some
weekend work are required. Good Standing in Horse Care Responsibility Standards is required.