Otterbein University Department of Equine Science

08/15/2026

Our content today pivoted suddenly from Ted in the massage clinic to recommendations on buying cryptocurrency. Please note that Ted (even when in dire need of a bath) will never provide you with crypto recommendations. Luckily, we were able to recover our account!

07/23/2026

Read about our participation in a new veterinary mentoring program. Link to article in bio (Instagram) or in the comments (Facebook)!

07/20/2026

Otterbein’s Equine Science and Zoo and Conservation Science programs were represented at Animal Behavior Society in Cincinnati this year! Student Holly Rice joined up for an educational outreach event to teach children about concepts from our research. Dr. Burk presented a talk that was originally the idea of former student, Maddy Gaber, and had been assisted by Dr. Elizabeth Feltes (a veterinary behaviorist and Otterbein parent), and Dr. Grooms.

07/09/2026

We are hiring! Please help share. We are looking to add to our morning shift. Great facility, great people and great horses.

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06/20/2026

06/15/2026

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

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...

06/10/2026

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

06/02/2026

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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05/18/2026

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.

05/13/2026

We offered a new class incorporating veterinary behavior concepts this semester. In lieu of a textbook, we completed the Fear Free Veterinary Professional Certification Program (equine, canine, and feline) and practiced cooperative care and behavior modification skills. Here are a few clips from student assignments!