The equine-facilitated therapeutics (EFT) major combines the student’s knowledge of the horse with an in-depth study of the use of the horse as a therapeutic partner for all aspects of equine-assisted activities and therapy. Students pursuing this major will graduate with a thorough working knowledge of human disabilities, biomechanics and kinesiology of the horse; evaluation techniques; training the therapy horse; and methods of teaching riders with disabilities. Classes combine traditional lecture periods, structured hands-on laboratories and simulated, as well as actual, student teaching.