Martin CC will stage a Curriculum Demonstration on the Equine Technology Program, the only equine program offered in the North Carolina Community College System. Students and faculty from Martin CC will bring and ride three horses to demonstrate the three different riding seats taught in the Equine Curriculum: Dressage, Hunt, and Western. A fourth horse, Ranger, will be available for legislators to mount and ride.

The Horse Industry is a very important and vital part of the economy in North Carolina, and offers numerous career opportunities: grooms to assistant managers; private to recreational and racing barns; breed to discipline-oriented farms. The Equine Technology Program at Martin CC provides excellent preparation for industry-related positions. The curriculum is management oriented and areas of specialization may be pursued during an internship. Farm management, breeding, nutrition, selection/judging, and health, are all covered in detail in the program.

The demonstration at the legislature is a cooperative effort between Martin CC and the business community. In addition to the horses, Martin CC will also serve ice cream (courtesy of Construction Control Corporation) and peanuts (courtesy of Williamston Peanut Company). Travel expenses for the team were provided by Martinganza, a Quarter Horse Show and other businesses provided supplies.

This is the first event in the second series of demonstrations presented by the NC Community College Faculty Association. The events are designed to graphically illustrate the important role community colleges play in educating and training North Carolina's workforce. The program also gives community college students a valuable lesson in state government.

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