Equine Industry Program

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August 2011 - James E. Helzer named 2011 Galbreath Laureate

 

 Read about the John W. Galbreath 2011 Award and Recipient James E. Helzer

 

 

Equine grad files international travel blog for industry leader (6/11)
A recent graduate of the College of Business Equine Industry Program (EIP) has nabbed one of the industry's best gigs for a journalist: international blogging for The Paulick Report, the most-respected online racing news site in America. Scott Jagow is filing reports while traveling throughout Ireland and England with EIP Director Tim Capps and Rich Wilcke. Their historic stops include Ascot Racecourse, Newmarket, Tattersalls (the oldest horse sales company in the world), the Irish Derby, Coolmore Stud, Ballydoyle and more. You can read Jagow's daily diary at http://www.Paulickreport.com/features  Use the drop down menu. He's writing under the header "Tattersalls presents an American invader in the UK."

 

Business Week magazine commends U of L's Equine Program - Read Article
Equine Tour to England (June 2009) - view photos
EIP Alumni Network Info - EIP Alumni Network Form
Equine grad, Heath Taylor tops $25M in trainer earnings
Internship at Del Mar

There is no educational opportunity in North America quite like the Equine Industry Program offered by the University of Louisville 's College of Business . For any young person aspiring to a career in the horse business, no other college degree is as purposeful. 
Equine majors take the entire business administration core, as well as 30 hours of specialized courses in the business of horses. UofL is located in the heart of horse country, permitting classroom instruction to be supplemented with field trips, prominent guest lecturers, and internships.
Students from participating states may qualify for in-state Kentucky tuition rates through the Academic Common Market.
Individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree (BS or BA) may seek to earn a one-year postgraduate Certificate in Equine Business. 
High academic standards and a unique program have attracted an experienced and diverse faculty interested in the education and careers of students, research, and the application of sound management practices to the industry. 
The College of Business is the only AACSB International-accredited business degree in the world with an equine major and has been ranked among the leading entrepreneurship programs in North America.

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ROAP (Steward/Judges Accreditation)
John W. Galbreath Award

Equine Student Organizations

U of L Riding & Racing Club - 
http://business.louisville.edu/eip/EqClub/Equine.html
Riding Club -
http://business.louisville.edu/eip/EqClub/EQ_team_2005.htm
Racing Club -
http://www.louisville.edu/rso/thoroughbredclub/