Program Profile
Our aim during education is to provide detailed information about the breeding and equestrian sectors, who can scientifically approach the physiology, anatomy, reproduction, care, nutrition and training of the horse, who can give first aid to the horse, who can ride horses well, who respect racing, human and animal rights, and who act in accordance with professional rules. To train racehorse trainers with knowledge and qualified personnel to work in other areas of the equestrian industry. To continuously improve the quality of education in line with the needs of the equestrian industry and international education standards and to be a pioneer in the field with the qualified personnel it trains.
General Structure of the Program
Number of faculty members 4
Student: 30 students are accepted each year.
Physical Facilities
Our school has a classroom with a projection device that will meet the theoretical and practical training needs of the Horse Breeding and Coaching program, an open manege with silica sand floor of 50x30 dimensions, 3 grass paddocks, a stable with a capacity of 6 horses, a saddle box, a blacksmith's shop, and a grass feed and sawdust warehouse.
Level of Degree
Associate degree
Rules for Ranking
Students studying in this program must have a General Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 2.50/4.00, and must have completed all courses and a 30-day internship with a letter grade of at least C in order to graduate.
Transition to Higher Degree Programs
Students who graduate from the Vocational School Equine Breeding and Training Program can continue their education by being exempted from the courses they take in zootechnics and veterinary faculties through the Vertical Transfer Exam, and they can directly enroll in the third grades of the relevant departments of Open Education Faculties.
Employment Opportunities
1.Our graduates who successfully complete the Equine Breeding and Coaching Associate Degree Program may have the opportunity to work in the following fields.
2.Turkish Jockey Club hippodrome and stud farms,
3.In agricultural enterprises affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
4.In private horse farms and equestrian sports clubs,
5.At stallion stations,
6.In provincial and district organizations affiliated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry,
7.They have the opportunity to find employment in equestrian facilities for tourism purposes, which are increasing day by day.
8.In equine therapy and rehabilitation centers,
9.In Traditional Horse Archery and Horse Riding Facilities,
10.In 'Pony Clubs',
11.They can establish their own private horse farms or clubs.