My friend told me to let you know about a new program in Ocala, FL. He works for a very big farm in Lexington, KY and said he knows the people that started the program and he will look to hire people from it in the years to come. Looks like some interesting courses.

http://www.gocfcc.com/programs/equine_studies.htm

There is also a certificate program.

http://www.gocfcc.com/programs/equinecert.htm