COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE CAL POLY POMONA

Cal Poly Pomona offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Marketing & Agribusiness Management. Students have the choice of selecting from one of two tracks to focus their studies—Agribusiness/Food Industry, or Animal/Equine Industry.

Practical experience in the care and management of horses is an integral part of the instructional program. Students are provided an opportunity to assist with the feeding, breeding, training, and grooming of the equine herd.

Program DescriptionThe Food Marketing & Agribusiness Management major, Animal/Equine Industry track, is designed to prepare students for employment as managers of equine enterprises and related agribusiness opportunities in the equine industry. The option combines course work in equine production, nutrition, breeding, genetics, and diseases, with studies in the management aspects of an equine enterprise.

Required Core Courses - AllOrientation to the College of Agriculture AG 100(1)Agriculture and the Modern World AG 101(4)Development of Leadership Skills AG 464(3)Intro the Computers for Non CS Majors CIS 101(4)Managing Agribusiness Organizations FMA 201(3)Food and Agribusiness Marketing FMA 304(4)Wholesaling and Retailing of Food Products FMA 306(4)Sales & Advertising Management FMA 309(4)Applied Economics for Agribusiness FMA 311(4)Politics of Food and Agriculture FMA 313(3)Accounting for Agribusiness FMA 224(4)Financial Analysis for Agribusiness FMA 326(4)Data Management for Agribusiness FMA 375(4)Agribusiness Personnel Management FMA 402(4)Senior Feasibility Study FMA 490(3)Global Resources of Food IA 101(4)

Cal Poly Pomona3801 West Temple AvenuePomona, CA 91768

Email: agriculture@csupomona.eduWeb: csupomona.edu/agriApplication: csumentor.edu

Toll Free: (888) 2DAYS AGPhone: (909) 869-2869 Fax: (909) 869-4454

W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center

Equinus - Equus - EquineNo matter how you say it, horses are an integral part of the character of Cal Poly Pomona. From our highly regarded animal science programs to our world renowned Arabian horses, Cal Poly Pomona offers a unique educational experience unmatched anywhere else in California.

LEARN ABOUT OUR UNIQUE HISTORY.The world famous Kellogg Ranch was established in 1925 by the late W. K. Kellogg of Battle Creek, Michigan. Mr. Kellogg grew to love horses as a boy when he owned a half-Arabian pony, but when he parted with “Old Spot” he vowed that some day he would have horses and that they would all be Arabians! After achieving outstanding success in the cereal food business, he realized his boyhood ambition by establishing the Kellogg Ranch as one of the world’s foremost Arabian breeding farms.

In 1949, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation gave the 816 acre ranch and horses to the State for California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. This donation required utilizing the horses in teaching equine science, perpetuating the breeding of the Arabian horse, and making valuable bloodlines available to the public. The current facilities were built in 1973-74 with a donation made by the Kellogg Foundation.

Today, the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center celebrates over 85 years of continuous operation.

BE PART OF THE TRADITION.The Sunday Horse Shows, public exhibitions of the Kellogg Arabians, are a long standing tradition on the ranch and were started by Mr. Kellogg in 1926. The purpose of the shows is to promote interest in the Arabian breed and to educate the public to the versatility, beauty, and intelligence of these animals.

The shows are held in a specially designed arena with covered stands. Training and handling are accomplished entirely by the University’s students and staff.

The shows feature Cal Poly Pomona Arabian horses, under both English and western tack. Student riders demonstrate the Arabian horse as a jumper, as a trail horse, and as an intelligent and versatile horse for pleasure use. Additional acts include liberty and trick horses, the Cal Poly Pomona equine drill team, and an egg and spoon race.

Performances are held the first Sunday of each month, October through May, at 2:00 p.m., at the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center Arena. Adults are $4.00, Senior Citizens and Children are $3.00, and children 5 and under are free.

In addition to the Sunday shows, Thursday morning shows are staged in the fall and spring for elementary school children. Thursday shows are by reservation only.

Required Support Courses - AllEthical Issues in Food, Ag, & App. Ind. AG 401(4) Principles of Economics EC 201(4) Internship in Food Mktg. & Agribusiness FMA 441(3)Legal Environment of Business Transaction FRL 201(4) or Food Laws and Regulation FST 322(4) Statistics with Applications STA 120(4)

Elective Support Courses - Choice of 44 unitsAnimal Parasitology AHS 302/302L(3/1)Veterinary Economics & Hospital Management AHS 450(3)Feeds and Feeding AVS 101/101L(3/1)Animal Science I: Food An Sci AVS 112(4)Animal Science II: Comp, Lab, & Exotic An Sci AVS 113(4)Animal Science I: Lab AVS 114L(1)Animal Science II: Lab AVS 115L(1)Equine Management Science AVS 125/125L(3/1)Animal Diseases AVS 201(3)Genetics of Domestic Animals AVS 305(4)Meat Science & Industry AVS 327/327L(3/1)Anat. & Physiology of Domestic Animals AVS 350/350L(4/1)Equine Nutrition AVS 355(3)Equine Herd Health Care & Management AVS 365/365L(3/1)Physiology of Reproduction and Lactation AVS 414/414L(3/1)Agribusiness Enterprise Management FMA 328(4)Equine Enterprise Management FMA 329(3)Equine Investment Management FMA 429(3)Equine Appraisal and Evaluation FMA 430(3)Agricultural Water Resource Management FMA 450(4)Pastures & Forage Systems PLT 223(3)Basic Soil Science PLT 231/231L(3/1)Irrigation & Water Management PLT 232(4)Soil Management & Conservation PLT 334(3)

Equine Course DescriptionsAVS 125/125L Equine Management Science (3/1)A study of the horse industry emphasizing the importance of breeds, selection, evaluation, nutrition, breeding principles, disease control, equipment, and facilities to ensure scientifically-based management decisions. 3 lectures, 1 three-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment required.

AVS 132/132L Light Horse Halter and Performance Evaluation (1/1)Visual evaluation of various breeds of light horses at the halter and under saddle. Intensive training for intercollegiate horse judging competition. 1 lecture, 1 three-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment required.

AVS 335L Horsemanship (2)Theory and practice of basic training principles and methods. Handling, training, grooming of the young foal and yearling. Instruction in long line training and ground driving. 2 three-hour laboratories. Prerequisite: AVS 125/125L.

AVS 355 Equine Nutrition (3)Anatomy of the digestive tract of the horse as it affects feeding practices. Nutrient requirements for maintenance, work, pregnancy, and lactation in the horse. Interpreting National Research Council Nutrient Requirements for Horses. Assessing recent advances in horse nutrition. 3 lectures. Prerequisites: AVS 101/101L, AVS 125/125L.

Learn All There Is About Horses

W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center3801 West Temple AvenuePomona, CA 91768

Email: krpina@csupomona.eduWeb: csupomona.edu/equine

Phone: (909) 869-2224 Fax: (909) 869-4856Campus Location: Building 29

EXPERIENCE OUR FACILITIES.The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center is a showcase facility that houses approximately 110 purebred Arabian horses used in teaching, research, and breeding.

The Center includes 38 acres of irrigated pasture, four barns for stabling horses, foaling stalls with an observation room, a breeding barn, a veterinary sciences laboratory, an arena, a farrier shop, and research facilities.

The Arabian Horse Center breeding program produces approximately 10-15 foals per year and offers horses for sale to the general public. A sales list is available on the Center web site, listing breeding, history, and prices.

Cal Poly Pomona horses are exhibited by students and the horse center’s trainers in competitive all-Arabian horse shows, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, national Arabian horse shows, California Arabian horse shows, and Cal Poly Pomona Sunday and Thursday horse shows. The hundreds of ribbons and trophies displayed at the Center attest to the quality of the Arabians at the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Located in the same complex as the Arabian Horse Center is the Equine Research Center. This facility was established in 1980 and was built with funds provided by Oak Tree Racing Association at Santa Anita Racetrack. The Equine Research Center provides students with an opportunity to become involved in direct study of current problems concerning the equine industry. Undergraduate students may participate in equine related research projects to satisfy their degree requirement for a senior project. Graduate students use the facility and its modern equipment for completion of their thesis research requirement.

The Equine Research Center contains a wide range of sophisticated equipment including semen/embryo processing capabilities, hormone assay equipment, tissue culture facilities, and a high speed equine treadmill.

The W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Library is one of the world’s largest public collections on the Arabian horse. The library houses thousands of manuscripts, rare books and photographs, and current and out-of-print periodicals and stud books from all over the world. The library is currently located at University Plaza, but will be moving to the university Library in the near future.

FMA 329 Equine Enterprise Management (3)Equine enterprise analysis with emphasis on capital acquisition, leasing, land acquisition, legal problems and labor problems. 3 lectures. Prerequisites: FMA 328, AVS 125/125L.

FMA 429 Equine Investment Management (3)In-depth analysis of equine investments. Emphasis on capital acquisition, equine tax law, limited partnerships, joint ventures, and stallion or mare syndications. 3 lectures.

FMA 430 Equine Appraisal and Evaluation (3)Principles of equine evaluation and appraisal. The student will perform an actual appraisal and be required to prepare an appraisal report. 3 lectures.

TAKE YOUR SKILLS INTO THE REAL WORLD.Employment possibilities in the horse industry and related areas are extremely varied. Graduates can find employment in the following type positions: breed registry administrators, horse trainers (race and show horses), farm managers and supervisors, farriers, salespersons in horse related areas (feed, supplements, tack, equipment, barns, pharmaceuticals, etc.), equine transportation specialists, newspaper and magazine writers, and farm land appraisers.

Many individuals are interested in ranch management and professional trainer positions. In these areas, on-the-job training and experience is essential. Graduates have been successful in obtaining careers in these areas, but a great deal of determination and patience is truly necessary.

Employment in sales, promotion, and advertising require a strong background in business, journalism, public relations, and photography. A top flight person will be well rewarded financially as well as professionally satisfied.

Feed and supplement companies frequently employ graduates in sales and production related positions. Advanced degrees are many times required in this field.

Educational institutions are major employers of graduates with equine related experience and advanced degrees. In some instances, a M. S. degree will suffice, but generally a Ph.D. is required.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EQUINE SCHOLARSHIPS.Cal Poly Pomona students have access to several equine scholarships. Complete information is available in the College of Agriculture scholarship brochure available on-line at www.csupomona.edu/agri/students/scholarships.shtml.

Arabian Horse Association of Southern California ScholarshipsAward: 2-3 awards of $500 each

Byron Good Memorial ScholarshipAward: 3-4 awards of $500 each

Herbert H. and Grayce Reese ScholarshipAward: 2 awards of $500 each

Norman K. Dunn Memorial ScholarshipAward: 1 award of $600

Russell & Ruth Mawby ScholarshipsAward: 2-3 awards of $500 each

Get Involved At The Horse Center

Barn RidersAs with other parts of the farm, the staff at the Arabian Horse Center rely on students to help care for the livestock. In this case, exercising and grooming the horses. Each fall, the training staff conducts tryouts and students with appropriate skills are assigned a barn horse to care for during the year. This includes exercising and grooming an assigned horse at least five days a week. Barn Riders also assist with staging the Sunday Horse shows. Students interested in this program should contact the Senior Trainer during the fall quarter.

Foal WatchThe Arabian Horse Center typically breeds 15 to 20 mares each year. Through the foal watch program, each pregnant mare is assigned one or more student volunteers. The students learn how to care for the mares both during pregnancy and foaling. For many students on foal watch, it is their first time to see a mare give birth. Watching the foal take its first steps is an exciting and rewarding experience.

The foaling season is generally from February through June. During the last month before the mare’s due date, students check their mare daily to monitor any changes in the mare or signs of foaling. The foal team is also responsible for getting their mare out at least two times a week to groom and walk, weighing their mare once a week, helping with vaccinations, getting the foaling stall ready, and after their mare has foaled, helping with palpations and foal handling

Students interested in participating in the foal watch program should contact the Farm Manager.

Equestrian Drill TeamSince its establishment, the Cal Poly Pomona Equestrian Drill Team has represented the W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center in its traditional Sunday Horse Shows mounted on Cal Poly’s equitation horses. Displaying the beauty, grace, and agility that the Arabian is famous for, the team performs a series of precision maneuvers choreographed to music in both four-horse and eight-horse routines.

In addition to participating in the Sunday shows, the team also takes part in fundraisers and special Cal Poly Pomona events such as the Pumpkin Festival.

The team is always looking for new potential members. They are dedicated to improving riders’ skills and helping them achieve their fullest potential; previous riding experience is not necessary. Practices are held on Sundays at 5:00 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. at the Kellogg Arabian Horse Center.

Intercollegiate Equestrian Show TeamWith over 300 colleges and more than 6200 riders, the IHSA is the world’s largest Intercollegiate Equestrian organization. The Cal Poly team competes in shows around the region and almost always sends a team to nationals. Riders may choose to compete in English or Western Equitation ranging from Walk/Trot and Walk/Jog classes to Open and Reining classes.

Anybody can join the Horse Show Team; owning a horse is not required. The team owns several horses which are used for practices and competitions. Any level of riding experience is accepted. You do not have to try out to be on the team, but your riding will be evaluated to determine what class to place you in. Meetings are held every Tuesday during the school year in 2-112 at noon.

Live-in OpportunitiesThe Arabian Horse Center selects a crew of students each year to live and work at the Center. Students complete daily tasks such as feeding, mucking stalls, assisting with the foaling, and other various duties assigned by the Farm Manager. Students live at the Center rent free in exchange for working an agreed upon number of hours per month. Students interested in living at the Center should contact the Farm Manager during the spring quarter.

Rodeo ClubThe Cal Poly Pomona Rodeo Club is a student-run organization dedicated to the perpetuation of the rodeo sport. The Club sponsors many activities throughout the year, including high school and intercollegiate rodeos. Rodeo Club members have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of rodeo events, and benefit from the experience and expertise of professional instructors. Team members travel throughout California and southern Nevada in the fall and spring,

competing in sanctioned intercollegiate rodeo events.

The Rodeo Club also participates in College activities including the Pumpkin Festival in the fall. Club members can be found operating the roller-roper where they give people the opportunity to experience calf roping on a mechanical horse.

The Rodeo Club meets every other Thursday during University Hour, fall through spring quarters, at Cowboy Corner (behind the agriculture building).

BOARD YOUR HORSE ON THE FARM.The Arabian Horse Center provides horse boarding for Cal Poly Pomona students, faculty, and staff. Boarding is available under the following rules and conditions:

Covered paddocks, 24x36, are available for a monthly fee of $350. All board payments are due and payable the first of each month, in advance.

Only the student boarder is allowed to ride or work with the boarded horse. Horses may be ridden anytime between sun-up and sun-down during the summer months, and fall and spring quarters (April through December). Winter quarter hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Horses may be ridden in any of the three arenas when classes are not in the arenas, when lessons are not being given, or when shows are not being held. Riders must stay within the confines of the Arabian Horse Center unless authorized to ride on the nearby lanes by the Supervising Horse Trainer.

All boarders will be required to exercise standard safety precautions when riding their horses.

All boarded horses will be fed by Horse Center Staff members. Alfalfa pellets and a mixed grain will be the standard feed utilized. All horses will be fed twice a day, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. and between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

All boarded horses will have their paddocks cleaned daily by a Horse Center Staff member.

Boarded horses must be up-to-date on preventative vaccinations and every horse must be accompanied by a health certificate upon arrival. All boarded horses must be maintained on a regular de-worming program.

Veterinary and farrier services must be arranged individually by each boarder.

Tack sheds are available on a first come, first served basis. When tack shed space is not available, sufficient area will be provided for each boarder to place a secured tack trunk or box.

Turn-outs are available, but all horses must be supervised at all times during their turn-outs. Daily turn-out should be limited to 15-20 minutes per horse.

The wash racks may be utilized on a space available basis. Currently there is no access to a round pen or hot walker for boarded horses.

A parent or legal guardian must sign the Contract and Release Agreement if the potential border is a minor.

Colts, stallions, unruly or destructive horses, and horses requiring unusual feeds or care, will not be accepted as boarders at the Arabian Horse Center.

Prospective boarders may find that they will have to be put on a waiting list for a campus stall. In this case, the Farm Manager can recommend several local stables.