Schools, Colleges and Universities with Equine Programs Name of school: Averett University
What degree or certificate programs are offered?
Bachelor of Science Degree in Equestrian Studies. There are 5 concentrations to choose from within the degree. All majors take a core of about 30 hours in ES courses and then specialize afterwards. 1 Dressage Instruction: students develop skills and a base of classical theory for eventing, training, competing, teaching, and writing about Dressage. 2 Eventing Instruction: teaches classical theory and practice for competing, training, and teaching eventing. Students can earn their ARIA certification while in school through an instructor certification course. They also have the opportunity to go through USDF and USEA instructor training programs. 3 Equine Assisted Psychotherapy: Students take courses in
WORLD-CLASS EQUINE AT CAZENOVIA COLLEGE
• Nationally ranked team competing in Hunter Seat,Western Horsemanship, Reining and Dressage • Nationally recognized equine business management program • Ranked one of America’s Best Colleges and a top Best Value in the north by U.S. News
OUR 240-ACRE EQUINE EDUCATION CENTER
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psychology as well as participate in practicums learning EAP equine specialist skills. 4 Equine Science: Students take a variety of science course to prepare them for graduate studies in veterinary medicine, nutrition, equine reproduction and more. 5 Equine Management: Students take additional courses in the business department to compliment the equine courses, and prepare students for a variety of business and marketing careers in the equine sector. What riding disciplines are available?
Classes in dressage, hunt seat and eventing are offered at a variety of skill levels. Are the horses owned by the school, students or others?
The horses are all owned by or leased to the University. What equestrian-related extracurricular activities (clubs, teams, etc.) are available?
We participate in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association, Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (hunt seat), compete regionally in eventing and combined training shows, work with a local thoroughbred rescue, and have a pre-vet club. Are there pre-qualifying criteria for students wishing to enter your program?
There are no pre-qualifications for our program. Because our
