Equine Center Education

Clemson Equestrian RiderEducation

Clemson University offers an Equine Business Concentration in the Animal and Veterinary Science Major. Classes conducted by Kristine Vernon offer instruction for students to gain a more in-depth understanding of equine nutrition, reproduction, management, horsemanship, and training. Students also have the opportunity to work at the Equine Center to obtain valuable hands-on experience, which will aid them in future jobs in the horse industry.

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

Clemson IHSA Team

Clemson University’s Western IHSA team trains under the direction of Rebecca Shirley at the CU Horse Farm.  For more information contact annab@clemson.edu. For more information on the Hunter IHSA team, go to https://sites.google.com/site/clemsonequestrianteam/about-us

Research

Clemson was instrumental in the development and testing of Domperidone, a drug that helps alleviate the problems in pregnant mares grazing fescue. Domperidone, developed at Clemson by Dr. Dee L. Cross, minimizes fescue-induced foaling complications in mares.  For more information on Domperidone, contact Dr. Cross at (864) 646-6443 or visit www.equitox.com.