In Arkansas, the growing popularity of horses manifested itself in public demand for an equine program at the University of Arkansas. With support from the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation of Dallas, the Dorothy E. King Equine Program was born. But it also attracts students from other majors. The first class, horse production, had the largest enrollment of any production course in the department when it was offered last spring, Lusby said. The full offering in 2001 will also include Introduction to the equine industry and horse selection, and seed-stock and horse merchandising.
Students earn a solid animal science degree with good training in equine studies.
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