Otterbein University Department of Equine Science

New article about one of the courses in the Equine-Assisted Services minor:

Healing from Horses: Students Learn Skills in Equine Psychotherapy Course - Otterbein University By Drakko Harper ’26 Equine students are closing textbooks to head from the classroom to the barn. With alternative mental health approaches on the rise, Equine Science majors are doing hands-on work exploring how horses can help people process emotions, build trust, and gallop towards psychologic...

There are only a few spots left in Vet for a Day event, held Thursday, July 30th at the Ohio State Fair! This event is for high school students exploring careers in veterinary medicine and is hosted by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. Registered students will experience fun, hands-on activities with veterinary professionals and learn about education and careers in veterinary medicine. Link in bio.

Registered students can stop by to learn about our Pre-Veterinary and Veterinary Technology options!

Future vets should consider majors in…
-Equine Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Pre-Graduate Studies (recommended for anyone considering vet school- not just those wanting to focus on horses)
-Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
-Biology
-Zoo and Conservation Science

Future vet techs should consider majors in…
-Equine Veterinary Technology
-Wildlife and Exotic Animal Veterinary Technology

Job posting: Riding Instructor/Eventing Coach: Otterbein University

We are looking for the right individual to join our team! Please share this opportunity with your network to help facilitate our search.

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We have two spots in the Therasage Equine Sports Massage Certification clinic currently saved for Otterbein students or alumni! Receive a discounted rate and participate in the clinic held at Otterbein August 14-17th. Email [email protected] to inquire.

Commencement 2026 🎓

We will miss all of you but we look forward to following your future accomplishments!

Saddle up and shop 🐎✨ Join us May 23rd from 10am-4pm for Otterbein Equine’s first ever Garage Sale! Tack, décor, clothing & more for everyone! Rain or shine, we’ll see you there! ❤️

We received official approval from the Department of Education to begin offering our new Wildlife and Exotic Animal Veterinary Technology major!

Students will complete coursework within the Department of Equine Science and Zoo and Conservation Science program at Otterbein, as well as the AVMA-accredited vet tech program at Columbus State Community College. Grads will be eligible for licensure as Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) after completing their coursework and passing the VTNE exam. Stay tuned for more details about the curriculum!

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