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Equine Industry

Prominent industry professionals. Local connections. Specialized courses. All backed with core business discipline.

Seize unbridled opportunity

You won’t find a better place for equine studies than the College of Business. As the only undergraduate equine program in the world located in an AACSB accredited college of business, our core business administration classes combine with 27 hours of specialized education, focusing on equine enterprises and event management. Because of our location in famed Kentucky horse country, classroom instruction is supplemented with the opportunity for internships, field experience and contacts with prominent industry professionals.

Careers and outcomes

Equine industry programs

BSBA in Equine Business

Take the entire business core, as well as specialized courses in equine business. The four-year degree is designed to prepare students for a range of career opportunities.

Minor in Equine Business

Position yourself with the leaders in the horse business. The Minor in Equine Business is available to all majors at the University of Louisville who meet the program prerequisites.

Certificate in Equine Business

The one-year undergraduate Certificate in Equine Business (the only one of its kind) enhances the understanding of the horse business and prepares students for a position in the equine industry.

Online Horse Racing Industry Business Certificate

Gain functional knowledge of horse racing operations, marketing, law, communications and analytics, and leadership. Bachelor's degree required.

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Scholarships and awards

The equine industry department offers its own scholarships to incoming freshmen, enrolled students and graduate students completing the Horse Racing Industry Certificate.

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Join an equine club

From riding to polo to eventing, join one of our many equine teams open to all riding levels and experience.

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The Galbreath Award

Named for the late John W. Galbreath, the award is presented annually to one individual whose entrepreneurial leadership has had a significant and positive impact on the equine industry.

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