One of the newest programs at Colorado Northwestern Community College is the Horsemanship and Horse Management Program. The program focus is on natural horsemanship, Equine Business Management, Training, as well as Trail Guiding and Outfitting. The program is designed to teach students more than just proper equitation, but also safety, how horses learn, anatomy and physiology, and how to be effective leaders. This program will help students to become more aware of the reasons for the horses actions as they ride, train, manage, and teach others about horses. Many of the concepts taught in the program will spill over into everyday life.
 
The Horsemanship and Horse Management Program currently offers one Associates Degree and two certificates at this time.

Associate of Applied Science, Horsemanship and Management
            A two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree designed as a generalist program that teaches a broad base of horsemanship and management skills that includes horse breeding and care, advanced riding, stable management, ranch horsemanship, basic horse training, and outfitting and guiding.
           
Horse Management Certificate
            A one year certificate focused on equine selection, anatomy and physiology, stable operations, reproduction, riding instruction, and equine management.

Horse Training Certificate
            A one year certificate focused on selection, anatomy and physiology, as well as basic and advanced training.

Questions can be addressed to:

Horsemanship & Horse Management Program Instructor
Jim Rogers at james.rogers@cncc.edu
970-675-3216