Horse Schools

Six School Sunday

2012-01-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Every Sunday we will be featuring schools from the HorseSchoolsOnline.com website. We will try to feature a variety of horse school opportunities each week. Four Year College West Texas A&M University - Canyon, TX, USA http://www.horseschoolsonline.com/school-listing/west-texas-am-university Bachelor of Science in Equine Industry and Business, Agribusiness, Animal Science, Agricultural

Horse Schools Online Facebook Giveaway

2012-01-27T07:00:00.001-08:00

We are hoping to hit 100 Fans on our Facebook Page by the end of January. We'll be giving away a special prize to one of our Fans when we hit 100. Swing on by and Like us. Horse Schools Online

Horse Schools FAQ For Parents Part 5

2012-01-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

We can’t find a school that offers what our teen wants to study? If your teen is interested in something specialized it’s likely that you won’t be able to find a college that will teach that skill, but that doesn’t mean your teen can’t pursue that interest while in college. Careers such as jockey, pro-rodeo rider, and natural horsemanship trainer generally aren’t offered as a course of

Horse Schools: What Do You Want To Be?

2012-01-23T06:00:00.000-08:00

I'm rereleasing many of the articles I have written about horse schools and equine education over the years as ebooks. Here is the first in the series: Horse Schools: What Do You Want To Be? by Angelia Almos is a 1200 word article about choosing your horse career and finding the right college or specialty school to pursue that career. The article original appeared in Young Rider magazine.

Six School Sunday

2012-01-22T06:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our new feature on the Horse Schools Blog. Every Sunday we will be featuring schools from the HorseSchoolsOnline.com website. We will try to feature a variety of horse school opportunities each week. Four Year College University of California, Davis - Davis, CA, USA http://www.horseschoolsonline.com/school-listing/university-california%25E2%2580%2593davis Bachelor of Science offered

Donation Boosts Renowned CSU Equine Program

2012-01-21T06:10:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, January 06, 2012 The owners of a premier Western ranch have donated $1.5 million to Colorado State University’s renowned Equine Sciences Program to help advance the program’s excellence as a training ground for students entering the horse industry. The donation from Art and Catherine Nicholas established

Horse Schools FAQ For Parents Part 4

2012-01-18T06:00:00.000-08:00

Are there any Ivy League colleges with equine majors? Unfortunately, none of the top schools offer equine programs as of this time. You and your teen need to decide if attending an Ivy League is really important or whether a highly competitive and respected university that offers a horse major will do. If not, most of the Ivy League schools have active equestrian clubs and competitive

Horse Schools Online Facebook Page

2012-01-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

We are hoping to hit 100 Fans on our Facebook Page by the end of January. We'll be giving away a special prize to one of our Fans when we hit 100. Swing on by and Like us. Horse Schools Online Promote Your Page Too

2012 AHP Student Award Deadline January 16th

2012-01-11T20:00:00.000-08:00

From the American Horse Publications website: The 2012 AHP Student Award will award up to three $750 travel awards to attend the AHP Seminar in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia on May 31-June 2, 2012. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities during the three days of educational sessions and related

Horse Schools FAQ For Parents Part 3

2012-01-11T06:00:00.000-08:00

The cost of the school my teen has picked is astronomical. How can we afford it? It’s true that the majority of “known” horse schools have very high ticket prices to go along with their prestige and the fact that they’re private universities. Many parents are surprised at how much a horsey education can cost when many of the hands-on careers in the horse industry don’t pay very much. If

Horse Schools FAQ For Parents Part 2

2012-01-04T07:10:00.000-08:00

Can my teen have a career in horses by obtaining a Bachelors (or Associates)? Many employers will accept a degree in horses in place of a certain number of years of hands-on experience while others still prefer hiring employees with a tract record of hands-on experience. There are 250+ possible careers within the horse industry that your teen can consider. Some require no formal

Horse Schools Online Facebook Page

2012-01-01T09:21:00.000-08:00

Horse Schools FAQ For Parents Part 1

2011-12-29T07:10:00.000-08:00

Can my teen really major in horses in college? Yes. Colleges are in the business to attract students. Many colleges have “equine” programs to draw in the horsey crowd. Your teen can major in Animal Science with a concentration in Equine, Equine Science, Equestrian Studies, Horse Management, etc. The programs vary considerably. Some are entirely classroom based while others offer many

Friend Friday at HorseSchoolsOnline.com Facebook Page

2011-12-23T03:00:00.000-08:00

It's Friend Friday! Head on over to HorseSchoolsOnline.com's Facebook Page. All horse schools (colleges, specialty schools, high schools, and riding teams) are invited to post on our wall and tell us about their programs. Horse Schools Online Promote Your Page Too

Horse Schools Online Friend Friday on Facebook

2011-12-21T06:03:00.000-08:00

HorseSchoolsOnline.com is inviting all horse schools (colleges, high schools, specialty schools, and riding teams) to stop by our Facebook page on Friday and post information about your school on our wall. Horse Schools Online Facebook Page

Equine Photographers Winter Workshops in Wellington, Florida with Gabriele Boiselle

2011-12-18T05:57:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Carien Schippers Equine Photographers Network website: http://www.equinephotographers.org email: carien@equinephotographers.org 607-865-5215 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST Internationally known photographer Gabriele Boiselle will return to the USA to lead two photo workshops in the Wellington, Florida area in

Perfect Gift for the Horse Crazy Teen

2011-12-15T08:20:00.000-08:00

Still hunting for the perfect gift for the horse crazy teen (or adult) in your life. Consider a copy of Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary Schools. and Specialty Equine Programs. You can order a copy from Amazon for $16.47 - http://www.amazon.com/Horse-Schools-International-Universities-Preparatory/dp/1570763488/thoroughwebpr-20 You can

2012 IHSA National Championships Promise Southern Hospitality at its Finest

2011-12-15T06:00:00.000-08:00

Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex Welcomes Colleges to Raleigh, NC FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE L.A. Pomeroy, IHSA media liaison, PomeroyLA@aol.com, 413.586.6121 Fairfield, CT—December 1, 2011—St. Andrews University Equestrian Program director and IHSA coach, Peggy McElveen, is promising quintessential Southern hospitality when the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex hosts the 39th

Play 1st-ever #HorseHooky Twitter Chat on Dec 14, Co-Hosted by @KempEquine and @OfficeHooky

2011-12-14T04:30:00.000-08:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2011For images or to become a #HorseHooky media partner, contact: Lisa Kemp KempEquine.com Mobile: 847-220-0740 Email: kempequine (at) gmail.com Playing hooky...it's a universal human activity, the desire to get away and blow off a little steam from time to time. Now that it's year-end and holiday time, why not indulge in a little weekday escape? Note

Today is National Day of the Horse in the United States - HorseChannel.com

2011-12-13T06:03:00.000-08:00

Today is National Day of the Horse in the United States - HorseChannel.com

USRider, EKU Offer Large-animal Rescue Training

2011-12-09T05:54:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASELEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2011) – First responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel are encouraged to register for one of the best annual training opportunities in the U.S. – the Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue Training provided cooperatively by

Lloyd's of London Marks 30th Year of Support to UK Department of Veterinary Science

2011-12-06T17:54:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Roberta Dwyer, 859-257-4751, ext. 81122 LEXINGTON, Ky., (Dec. 6, 2011) – Global insurer Lloyd's of London recently presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000, in continuing support of The Equine Disease Quarterly, an equine health research-based publication produced

Rethinking the Horse Business 2012 The Must Attend Event of the Year

2011-12-03T05:53:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEEquestrian Professional.com Contact: Elisabeth McMillan info@equestrianprofessional.com Join us on December19th 2011 for the most powerful horse business event of the year. Rethinking the Horse Business 2012 examines how

Stable Management Launches An All New Website

2011-12-01T06:36:00.000-08:00

Press release from American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Elizabeth Eren Stable Management (530) 587-4188 liz@saminfo.com Woodbury, Conn., (November 16, 2011) – Stable Management launches an all-new digital enterprise December 1, 2011. WATCH the video here for an exclusive look at what's in store. Stable Management Magazine will provide new ways to reach the

Choosing the Best Equine College For You Part 3

2011-11-29T07:46:00.000-08:00

Doing It Online! Whether you’re a college bound teen or an adult learner another exciting option is completing your equine degree through distance learning. You might consider this option because you need to stay close to home, you can’t find a school that offers the exact course of study that you are looking for, or you prefer self-directed learning. The only word of caution is that you

AHP Award-Winning Freelance Writer L.A. Pomeroy Among Equine Professionals Featured on Upcoming CD Series “Inventing Your Horse Career”

2011-11-25T06:33:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. Northampton, MA—November 14, 2011—AHP 2010 Freelance Writer-Equine Related Journalism award winner L.A. Pomeroy is among the impressive stable of professionals interviewed to share their advice on the upcoming new CD series, Inventing Your Horse Career, produced by Horse Sense and Cents’ Nanette Levin and Lisa Derby Oden of Blue Ribbon

Choosing the Best Equine College For You Part 2

2011-11-22T07:45:00.000-08:00

With your goal list you can search for the school that will be the best fit for you. If you know exactly what you want to do or what field you want to work in, your focus should be on finding the school that will give you the skills you need to be successful in that field. If you’re uncertain as to what exactly you want to do look for a well-rounded program that will introduce you to the

Equimax and Horsejobs Merge

2011-11-18T06:30:00.000-08:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. Uxbridge, Ontario, November 15, 2011. Move over Will and Kate! THIS is the royal marriage of the century... The best equine employment service in the U.S. and the best in Canada have joined forces to serve you and now, we are better than ever! With over 30 years of experience in this business, Equimax and Horsejobs.ca offer the

Choosing the Best Equine College For You Part 1

2011-11-15T07:43:00.000-08:00

The end of high school is in sight and what happens after is becoming more of a reality. What college are you going to? What are you going to major in? What are you going to do with the rest of your life? And, no, you don’t have to answer that question right now. You might already be thinking that you’d like to work in the horse industry or you might not have considered that

In Honor of Veterans Day

2011-11-11T06:55:00.000-08:00

In honor of Veterans Day, I thought it would be nice to point out the military schools where you can continue your horse passion. While there are no military schools (within the US) that offer equine majors several offer riding as a sport or a club for their student body. Within the military itself there are honor guards that utilize horses and soldiers that are assigned to take care

Tip #5 For Finding the Perfect Horse School

2011-11-08T09:28:00.000-08:00

Request catalogs and cruise any potential schools’ websites. Make a list of what is most important to you that the schools provide. Using your list, evaluate the schools and their programs with this question: Will you have the knowledge you’re looking for when you graduate? Call each school with any and all questions that you have about the school and program. Once you’ve narrowed your

Tip #4 For Finding the Perfect Horse School

2011-11-01T09:26:00.000-07:00

Your local community college is an often-overlooked resource. If the college you wish to attend is beyond your budget, going to the local community college for your first two years might make it possible. With low tuition and no room and board costs you can save a lot. Can you afford your final two years at the college of your choice? If the college you wish to attend is highly competitive

Tip #3 For Finding The Perfect Horse School

2011-10-25T09:25:00.000-07:00

Whether you have a college fund or will be expected to work your way through school, the expense of your education can be a concern. If you’re considering a college education, you have many options as far as financial aid, loans, and scholarships. Check your local library for books on the subject. You can also go to the scholarship website www.fastweb.com for non-equine scholarships. If

Tip #2 For Finding The Perfect Horse School

2011-10-18T09:24:00.000-07:00

2) Depending on your career goals you should check on the program’s name recognition and reputation in that field. Talk to people in that industry, check with the associations they’re accredited by, check with the Better Business Bureau (www.bbb.org), and speak with past graduates. If a single person hasn't heard of the school that isn't a red flag, but if after talking with a lot of people

Tip #1 For Finding the Perfect Horse School

2011-10-11T09:22:00.000-07:00

1) Know what your horse and career goals are. You can’t properly evaluate a potential school if you don’t know what you’re looking for. If you’re not sure what you want to do: write down your horse interests and other non-horsey skills. Ask yourself the following questions to help you with your list: Do you want a career in the equine industry, or do you just want to keep horses in

Press Release: HorseSchoolsOnline.com the Place to Search For Equine Colleges, Riding Programs and Specialty Schools

2011-10-07T05:37:00.000-07:00

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs by Angelia Almos is now online as a searchable database - http://www.horseschoolsonline.com. This website is the most extensive one stop spot for parents of horse-crazy children, college-bound equestrians who wish to

Ways to Save Money

2011-10-04T09:18:00.000-07:00

I'm gonna briefly touch on some basic ways you can save money while going to school. Attend a community or junior college for your general education. Stay in-state or figure out how to become in-state at an out-of-state school. Figure out the most affordable grocery budget with the most food, food plan, and use it. Apply for any and every scholarship you qualify for. Fill out those government

Trying A School on For Size

2011-09-27T09:17:00.001-07:00

Choosing what school to go too for your education in horses can sometimes be intimidating to the potential student. You might not be sure which school out of your list would be the best choice for you. They all look good from their website, brochures, your phone calls, and hopefully an onsite visit. But how do you really know? Whether you’re planning on a four year degree or are looking

Trying Out For A College Show Team Part 2

2011-08-28T07:00:00.000-07:00

A special note for beginner or lower level intermediate riders, the teams need all levels of riders. In general, the coaches receive the bulk of their submissions from Intermediate to Advanced riders so there are more riders competing for the few riding slots open in those divisions. They generally get few if any submissions from Beginner and Beginner-Intermediate riders so the chance of

Trying Out For A College Show Team Part 1

2011-08-21T07:00:00.000-07:00

There is no standard format for try-outs to ride on a college show team. Each school (and coach) will run their recruitment and try-out program in the way that works best for them. But there are some basic guidelines that can help you put your best foot forward when it comes to sending in a recruitment/try-out video tape or at an on-campus try-out. The riding coaches will want to have

Distance Horse Programs

2011-08-14T07:00:00.000-07:00

Can I really get a good horse education from a distance school? The short answer: yes, you can. The long answer: it depends on what your goals are and doing your research to make sure the school will give you what you need. There are more and more schools offering distance education programs for the student that can't attend on-site classes. These programs range from individual courses

Race For Education's Horseman of All Ages Sale Bachelor Auction, Presented by Adequan, Promises to Provide Great Entertainment for a Terrific Cause

2011-08-10T07:00:00.000-07:00

Press release found at American Horse PublicationsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Lexington, Ky. – July 27, 2011 – Be sure to mark your calendar for the Horsemen of All Ages Sale Bachelor Auction presented by Adequan on Friday, September 16, 2011, at Lexington’s Red Mile Racetrack’s historic Floral Round Barn. In addition, WTVQ / ABC, home of the hit reality series the Bachelor, and local social

Try A Career On For Size

2011-08-07T07:00:00.000-07:00

Do you really want a career in horses? The answer to that question is probably YES if you’re reading this blog. But how do you really know? Have you ever worked in the horse industry? Not just taking care of your own horse, but others, doing jobs you don’t particularly like. In talking with one particular horse school, the counselor told me that whenever potential students express interest

New Fall Internships Available at APHA

2011-08-03T07:00:00.000-07:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor more information, contact: Michelle Reichert (817) 222-6429 mreichert@apha.com FORT WORTH, Texas—College students and recent graduates with a special interest in Paint Horses or breed associations are invited to apply for any of three new fall internships in the performance, marketing or editorial departments at

Calling All Horse Schools

2011-08-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

We have hit August. Time for another update of www.horseschoolsonline.com. I'll be sending out emails to all the schools currently within the HorseSchoolsOnline database who have provided me with email addresses throughout August reminding the schools to drop on by and check to make sure all of your information is correct. If you're school currently isn't in the database, please drop me an email

Considering Your Local College

2011-07-31T07:00:00.000-07:00

You're heading off to college and are going to major in horses. You've found the “perfect” school with an Equine (no Animal Science for you) Bachelor Degree, beautiful facilities, hundreds of horses, and they're the leading competitors in the IHSA, NIRA, etc. You're all set to go until money factors rear their ugly head. You're going to have to work your way through college on student

Intercollegiate Polo

2011-07-24T08:52:00.000-07:00

Intercollegiate Polo is governed by the US Polo Association. Colleges and universities compete against each other across the United States in arenas. It is a smaller area of play and intercollegiate tournaments are conducted with a smaller and softer ball that the standard one. Students may later graduate on to grass competitions with their own horses, but USPA sanctioned events are

National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA)

2011-07-17T07:47:00.000-07:00

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) is the governing body of U.S. college rodeo. One of the primary goals of the NIRA is to establish and maintain standards for conducting intercollegiate rodeo competition. It seeks to promote intercollegiate rodeo on a national scale by bringing national recognition as an organized and standard collegiate sport and to promote interest,

The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International is NARHA’s New Name

2011-07-14T08:14:00.000-07:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2011For more information, contact: Cher Smith, Communications Coordinator (800) 369-RIDE (7433) csmith@pathintl.org The professional organization that promotes equine-assisted activities and therapies to improve the lives of people with disabilities has a new name: the Professional Association of

The Equine Sciences Academy Student Conference and The Whole Horse Symposium

2011-07-12T08:10:00.000-07:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2011 Contact Derry McCormick Director of Administrative Affairs admin@equinesciencesacademy.com www.equinesciencesacademy.com www.thewholehorse.org The Equine Sciences Academy will be hosting a two day student conference on October 13-14. The conference will precede The Whole Horse Symposium on Oct 15 - 17.

Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA)

2011-07-10T07:45:00.000-07:00

The Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) is a national organization that is divided into regions for the purpose of intercollegiate dressage competition. The school hosting an IDA show provides the facilities and horses for the competitors to ride (same idea as in IHSA and Varsity). Riders compete at Intro., Training Level I and II, Training Level III and IV, and First Level. At each

Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications Commemorate the Heart of the IHSA, Robert Cacchione

2011-07-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

Press release found at American Horse Publications. Madison, NY (June 17, 2011) – Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Robert Cacchione with the tenth annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, CA. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first

HorseSchools.net Now HorseSchoolsOnline.com

2011-07-06T07:19:00.000-07:00

Just a little public service announcement. :-) I've decided it doesn't make a lot of since maintaining two websites on the same topic especially since one has been pretty static - HorseSchools.net. If you go to www.horseschools.net you'll find it now points to the HorseSchoolsOnline.com site. But you can still find information on the print book Horse Schools if that is what you are interested

NCAA Varsity Equestrian

2011-07-03T07:42:00.000-07:00

The mission of NCAA Varsity Equestrian is "To advance the sport of varsity equestrian from emerging to championship status with NCAA by promoting the benefits of varsity equestrian to potential institutions, riders, parents, horse industry professionals and sponsors while developing the rules and format of competition." There are just over twenty universities that offer NCAA Varsity

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)

2011-06-26T07:39:00.000-07:00

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association was established in 1967 at Fairleigh Dickinson University by Robert Cacchione and John Fritz. The purpose of the IHSA is to promote competition for riders of any skill level regardless of financial status. Students compete individually and as team members at regional and national levels. For all who take part, these IHSA competitions develop

Intercollegiate Showing

2011-06-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by SUNY Cobleskill. Over the next couple of posts I'm going to cover the basics of intercollegiate associations where students can ride and represent their schools. These are school teams (though some high school associations allow individual riders to participate without their school) and the rules and participation expectations vary greatly between the associations and the

The 3rd Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair

2011-06-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

The 3rd Annual THJA College Equestrian Fair “Getting on Track” How to Become a Potential Candidate for a College Equestrian Team... and more! FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2011 Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, Texas Texas Children’s Hospital Arena Club - 4:30 – 9:00 PM SCHEDULE 4:30-6:30 pm Division I & II Varsity Colleges Assorted and other handpicked schools 7:00-9:00 pm Speaker and panel

Question on Scholarship Money

2011-06-12T09:18:00.000-07:00

Question: I was wondering if you know of any equine grants or just grants/scholarships in general to apply for? Answer: There are many equine and non-equine scholarships and grants available for those willing to look. Don't forget to consider financial aid and student loan options that you can qualify for. For non-equine scholarships there are tons of books on the subject. Go to your local

College Road Trip

2011-06-05T09:06:00.000-07:00

Start planning your college road trip now so you can be ready when you head out this summer (Spring Break, Winter Break, etc.). Whether you choose to fly or drive to visit the colleges of your choice, here are six tips to make the trip smoother and more affordable. 1) Combine the college visits with the family vacation. Due to work schedules (and school) many parents can only take so much

Article on Saving vs. Loans for College

2011-06-04T18:35:00.001-07:00

Here's a simple and to the point article about saving for your or your child's college education versus taking out loans to pay for it. Not Saving for College: The Ugly Triple Threat

Go With Something You Know or Learn Something New

2011-05-29T10:01:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by St. Andrews. Here's an idea to think on. Are you going to school to become more knowledgeable in what you know or to learn something new? I know of a student that had ridden and trained Western all her life. She decided to take advantage of going away to school to learn something she wasn't comfortable with at all. She decided to focus on English riding (riding was a

Keeping Track of Schools

2011-05-22T09:59:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by Meredith Manor. Unless you are looking at a very specific career path where there are only a handful of schools that offer that course of study, you will probably have a long list of possible schools to start out with. Here are some tips to keep that list organized as you go through. On paper: Keep a notebook with a running tally of schools you have contacted, checked out

Rejection Letter

2011-05-15T09:59:00.000-07:00

There comes in time in everyone's life that they are rejected for one reason or another. I'm going to focus on what you can do if you don't get an acceptance letter from the school (or schools) of your choice. The first thing to do is to evaluate why you didn't get in. Did you follow all the guidelines when submitting your application materials? Were you right on the line when it came to

HorseSchoolsOnline.com Switching Servers Take Two

2011-04-24T09:16:00.001-07:00

Our first attempt didn't quite work, hopefully, everything will work better this time. The online version of Horse Schools - www.horseschoolsonline.com - is going to be switching servers over the next twenty-four hours. We apologize for any down time this might cause. We will hopefully get it up and running as quickly as possible back to it's normal functionality.

HorseSchoolsOnline.com Switching Servers

2011-04-03T19:01:00.000-07:00

The online version of Horse Schools - www.horseschoolsonline.com - is going to be switching servers over the next twenty-four hours. We apologize for any down time this might cause. We will hopefully get it up and running as quickly as possible back to it's normal functionality.

Map of Schools

2011-03-30T07:31:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by SUNY Cobleskill. Here's a cool way to keep track of the schools on your search. Get a map of the geographical area of where you are looking. Example, map of the US, map of the UK, map of Texas, map of England, etc. Hang the map up on your wall. Get some map pins or colored thumb tacks. Make little tags with the name of the schools you are interested in. Pick a

Visiting the School

2011-03-23T07:24:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by St. Andrews. Okay, you are on campus whether it is a college or a specialty school and this is when you will have a fairly good idea if this school is right for you. Before arriving on campus you should call ahead to set up a tour appointment. For colleges, your tour guide will usually be an admissions counselor. For a specialty school, it could be one of the teachers

Website Technical Difficulties

2011-03-20T09:24:00.000-07:00

If you tried to visit HorseSchoolsOnline.com in the last two days and were unable, we have been experiencing some technical difficulties with our hosting company. Hopefully these issues have been resolved and the site won't go down again. I apologize for any inconvenience this might have caused.

Preparing for a School Visit

2011-03-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

Photo provided by Meredith Manor. Remember you're not going to these schools just to hang out and look at the pretty horses. :-) You are there to evaluate whether that school will give you the education you need. Be prepared. Make up a list of questions that you want answered. Consider who you will meet on your tour; admissions staff, equine professors, riding coaches, and other

Updating Horse Schools Online

2011-03-07T11:23:00.000-08:00

I just sent off the last email to the school for my bi-annual update of http://www.horseschoolsonline.com. Schools have been steadily trickling in and updating and expanding their listings. If you are with a school who hasn't received an email, either your email bounced or we don't have one for your school, please head on over to the website and request editorial access to update your school

Test-Optional Colleges

2011-03-02T08:59:00.000-08:00

Some people test very well and others not so much. If you fall into the not so much category for standardized testing you might be interested in this list of colleges and universities who don't require ACT or SAT test scores to apply. Another not often mentioned tip, if you do your General Education and maintain a decent GPA at your local community college you can transfer to the university of

About the 2011 IHSA EQUUS Scholar Written Test Competition, sponsored by EQUUS Magazine

2011-02-24T09:12:00.000-08:00

Press Release found at IHSA Facebook Page. About the 2011 IHSA EQUUS Scholar Written Test Competition, sponsored by EQUUS Magazineby Intercollegiate Horse Show Association on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 5:59am The IHSA is proud to announce a written test competition at the 2011 IHSA National Championships: IHSA EQUUS Scholar, sponsored by EQUUS Magazine. How do I qualify? The test is

Planning a School Visit

2011-02-23T08:45:00.000-08:00

I want to say again just how important it is to actually step foot on the campus of the school you want to attend before you are committed to attending that school. Pictures, phone calls, and web sites can not give you a feel for the school. Each school does have a flavor or style to it and that can only be judged by actually being on campus. Now, how are you going to visit these schools?

USEF to Award More Than $20,000 in Grants Through High School Equestrian Athlete Program

2011-02-22T09:09:00.000-08:00

Press Release found at USEF: Release: February 17 2011 Author: USEF Communications Department Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be offering more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students, high schools and clubs across the nation through its

Calling Horse Schools

2011-02-16T08:46:00.000-08:00

After you've got your initial list of horse schools from cruising their websites, checking their brochures and catalogs, it's time to pick up the phone, or email, or online chat. If you're checking out a specialty school, you'll want to speak with at least one of the head instructors about what exactly is taught in the program and any other questions you might have. If you're checking

Article on Graduation Rates

2011-02-11T08:07:00.000-08:00

Here's an interesting article on graduation rates for colleges and why that should be included in your consideration before choosing which college you wish to attend. What Parents Don't Know About College Graduation Rates Can Hurt

Race For Education's Kentucky Youth Outreach Program to debut in fall 2011

2011-02-10T08:01:00.000-08:00

Press release found at Paulick Report. The Race for Education (RFE) is excited to announce its plans to create a Kentucky Youth Outreach Program to benefit middle school-aged children of central Kentucky. A similar after-school youth program was launched by the RFE in New York in 2009 and was designed to enhance the educational experience of backstretch workers’ children at Belmont Park

Checking Schools Out Without A Visit

2011-02-09T08:44:00.000-08:00

Once you have your initial wish list of possible schools, it's time to start checking them out and learning more about what they have to offer. 1) Brochures and informational literature. These are usually sent to you at your request. They can be general information or very specific information. 2) Website. More and more you won't even request a brochure, but will go straight to the

Researching Horse Schools

2011-02-02T08:40:00.000-08:00

Just gonna cover the basics today. You know you want to go to a horse school, but are not sure how to find them. A couple pop up on google searches, but how do you know those are the only options? 5) Yes, you can google things like horse schools, equine schools, horse colleges, equestrian colleges, and other word variations, and check out the various schools and sites that come up. 4)

Intercollegiate Dressage Association - Rule Changes for 2011

2011-01-23T07:18:00.001-08:00

The Intercollegiate Dressage Association has some rule changes for 2011 tests.

2011 IHSA National Championship: A Preview to the Road to Lexington

2011-01-21T12:34:00.000-08:00

Fairfield, Connecticut—January 21, 2011—In poker it’s called re-shuffling the deck, and when the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) announced at the start of the 2010 semester that it had realigned its nine Zones to eight, changing the geography of its competitive regions and impacting coaching strategies, it promised to make the road to the 2011 IHSA National Championships, May 5-8,

Kentucky Horse Council Annual Conference

2011-01-03T07:06:00.000-08:00

Press release from Kentucky Horse Council. The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Annual Conference will be held January 14, 2011 at the Lexington Convention Center in conjunction with the Ag Industry Trade Show, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention and Burley Tobacco Coop Conference. “With more than 100 vendors in the Ag Industry Trade Show, live presentations by clinician Curt Pate, and

A New Program Seeking Approval in IL

2011-01-01T10:51:00.000-08:00

Highland Community College is seeking approval to offer an Equine Science associate degree and a equine facility manager certificate from the Illinois Community College Board and the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Go to the Journal Standard.com to learn more.

Best Colleges to Earn Your Bachelors in Six Years

2010-12-28T09:24:00.000-08:00

Here is an interesting article with links on how most students don't finish their Bachelors in four years, but six. Colleges With the Best Six-Year Graduation Rates

BHS Examinations Now Offered at Delaware Valley College

2010-12-25T08:42:00.000-08:00

For those interested in pursuing BHS Certification within the U.S. Information obtained from Delaware Valley College's website. The Delaware Valley College Equine Studies Department is proud to announce our status as a Certified British Horse Society (BHS) Testing Center. With this accreditation, DelVal offers BHS Examinations for certificates in Stage 1 through Assistant International

Could you be H&H's new dressage editor?

2010-12-23T08:50:00.000-08:00

Press release from Horse & Hound. Are you a journalist, who is passionate about dressage? If so you could be just the person we are looking for to join the team on the UK's leading equestrian magazine We are looking for a journalist with great subbing and personal management skills to take care of the dressage and sport horse pages. You will be coordinating a team of contributors who

MTSU Adds Master of Science in Horse Science to Curriculum

2010-12-22T08:26:00.000-08:00

Press Release found at TheHorse.com Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has added a Masters of Science in Horse Science (MSHS) program to its curriculum. With this addition, MTSU is positioning itself to be one of the Southeast's premier undergraduate and postgraduate educational facilities in the horse industry. The MSHS program's curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for the

Colleges With The Highest Four-Year Graduation Rates

2010-12-20T09:03:00.000-08:00

Something potential students should really think about when planning out their college education and what it is going to cost. A large number of students actually take longer than four years to complete a bachelors program. Colleges With The Highest Four-Year Graduation Rates

Randolph-Macon College Announces Equestrian Club

2010-12-17T09:19:00.000-08:00

Randolph-Macon College now offers an Equestrian Club and has plans to elevate the program to include a competitive equestrian team by fall 2011. “The college has applied for membership in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and we anticipate membership by January 2011,” says Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid David Lesesne, who serves as the faculty advisor for the club. “

AMHA and Stephens College to Offer Educational Scholarship

2010-12-15T07:59:00.000-08:00

Press Release found at USEF: Release: December 10 2010 Author: Christina Koliander/AMHA Communications Shelburne, VT- The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to partner with Stephens College, located in Columbia, MO, to offer an educational scholarship to a deserving

Saddle Seat added to Interscholastic Equestrian Association 2010-2011

2010-12-13T08:14:00.000-08:00

The Interscholastic Equestrian Association added Saddle Seat as an "emerging discipline" to their roster for the 2010-2011 school year. Go to their website to learn more about participating in Saddle Seat competitions through the IEA.

Kelsey Kimbler Wins 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award Sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®

2010-12-08T12:55:00.000-08:00

Kelsey Kimbler riding CAHR Junior Photo by Paschal Karl Press Release from USEF Website: Release: December 08 2010 Author: USEF National Affiliates and Communications Depart Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Kelsey Kimbler as

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Announces Zone Realignments

2010-12-03T18:10:00.000-08:00

Fairfield, Connecticut—December 3, 2010—The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) has announced a realigning of its National Zones, compressing nine Zones into eight, and reflecting several new changes. In brief: * Former Zone 7 was absorbed into Zones 8 and 5 * Zone 9 was renamed Zone 7 * New regions were created in Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7 (former

Help Prove Riding Is Good For Your Health!

2010-11-29T13:36:00.000-08:00

The British Horse Society is looking for riders to fill in an online questionnaire to help build a true picture of the health benefits of horse riding. The Society has commissioned Plumpton College and the University of Brighton to carry out research into The Health and Well Being Benefits of Horse-Based Sport and Leisure. As part of the research horse riders are invited to complete a

Equine Scholarships

2010-11-27T18:49:00.000-08:00

HorseSchoolsOnline.com offers a large list of equine specific scholarships for those pursuing a college degree. We are updating this list right now. Email reminders have been sent off to all associations with their scholarships listed to make sure the information is correct. I would also like to invite any group, association, or school that offers equine specific scholarships who aren't currently

New National School Series for Young Event Riders

2010-11-24T11:35:00.000-08:00

From HorseandHound.co.uk. Amy Mathieson, H&H news writer24 November, 2010 A new National Schools Series has been launched by British Eventing and the National Schools Equestrian Association. Riders, aged between 12 and 18, will take part in regional qualifiers next year, with the best put into regional squads to compete in a final at Stonar School, Wiltshire in May 2012. NSEA already

American Horse Publications Student Award

2010-11-18T15:38:00.000-08:00

The 2011 AHP Student Award will award up to three $750 travel awards to attend the AHP “Hoofprints in the Sand” Seminar in San Diego, California, on June 16-18, 2011. Travel Award winners have an opportunity to meet leading equine publishing professionals and discuss career possibilities during the three days of educational sessions and related activities. One Travel Award winner will be

USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program

2010-11-15T21:54:00.000-08:00

From the USEF website: You don’t have to be a record-setting quarterback, point guard or track star to letter in high school sports anymore. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is writing a new chapter in the recognition of high school sports — one that honors Equestrian athletes. The USEF’s High School Equestrian Athlete program will offer

In Honor of Veterans Day

2010-11-10T08:47:00.000-08:00

In honor of Veterans Day I thought it would be nice to point out the military schools where you can continue your horse passion. While there are no military schools (within the US) that offer equine majors several offer riding as a sport or a club for their student body. Within the military itself there are honor guards that utilize horses and soldiers that are assigned to take care of and

UC Davis and USEF Partnering For Online Course

2010-11-05T04:53:00.000-07:00

November 4, 2010 -- The University of California Davis Extension and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have teamed up to develop an online continuing education program in Equine Event Management that will premiere on January 18, 2011. The first of its kind, this specialized studies program brings together UC Davis' expertise in distance education and the expertise of USEF, the