Equine Science/Equestrian Studies Major

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello! I'm going into my senior year of high school and starting the daunting task of applying to colleges. After much deliberation (and probably not the last time) I've decided to go with an equine science/equestrian studies major. While I've done some research already, it's tending to be a lucrative task to find colleges or get any kind of impartial review of the college. Therefore, I'm coming to you guys!</p>

<p>What can you tell me about any of these colleges/equine programs/the major in general: </p>

<p>Colorado State University
Findlay University
Averett University
Lake Eerie College
Delaware Valley College</p>

<p>If there's a school that I've left out that you feel is noteworthy, please feel free to mention it! And if you need any extra information, ask away!</p>

<p>I thank you for your time and opinions :)</p>

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<p>What exactly do you want to do with your degree? Are you looking to go to vet school eventually?</p>

<p>Many land grant state universities offer a degree in Animal Science with an equine emphasis.</p>

<p>What is your home state and can you afford to pay out of state or private school tuition and room / board?</p>

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<p>Truman State has a minor. Of all your choices, it probably has the 2nd best overall academic reputation behind Col State. I am guessing that it will also be the cheapest.</p>

<p>It is not a ‘sexy’ place but is an outstanding public LAC. Average ACT score is about a 27.</p>

<p>[Equine</a> Studies Minor :: Agricultural Science at Truman State University](<a href=“Agricultural Science Major - Truman State University”>Agricultural Science Major - Truman State University)</p>

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<p>Ideally, I would open up an equine facility teaching and training. While an equine degree isn’t exactly necessary to do this, I’m extremely interested in the curriculum and feel it would only make me a stronger horsewomen! </p>

<p>I currently reside in So. Florida and after discussing it with my mom, she agreed to let me apply out of state and then we’ll “go from there” in regards to scholarships, loans, grants, and (of course) where I get accepted. </p>

<p>Thanks for your questions!</p>

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<p>This…“she agreed to let me apply out of state and then we’ll “go from there” in regards to scholarships, loans, grants, and (of course) where I get accepted” …is not a good idea.</p>

<p>Why bother applying to schools that you may never be able to afford?
What if you end up not being able to afford any of the schools you got accepted into?</p>

<p>Finances need to come first.</p>

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<p>Well, if you could handle a small women’s college, this one has plenty of riding- and decent finaid. [Equine</a> Studies | Sweet Briar College](<a href=“http://www.sbc.edu/course-overviews/equine-studies]Equine”>http://www.sbc.edu/course-overviews/equine-studies) Not quite the emphasis of Truman, but worth a look.</p>

<p>Had you seen this? <a href=“http://www.ehow.com/list_6521833_list-top-10-equine-colleges.html[/url]”>http://www.ehow.com/list_6521833_list-top-10-equine-colleges.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Otterbein (OH).</p>

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<p>lookingfoward, thank you SO much for supplying that link! It was extremely useful and I sincerely appreciate it!</p>

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<p>Please don’t follow this approach. There’s far too high a chance that you’ll end up sorely disappointed/with no options other than to take out crushing loans (highly unadvisable). Finances need to come first.</p>

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<p>To follow the career path you’ve set for yourself you really don’t want to accumulate a lot of debt. I was married to a trainer who did farrier work on the side. It’s very difficult starting out , especially when you are trying to establish a name for yourself.</p>

<p>Please rethink your financial approach. If you want to apply to some OOS schools to see what happens that’s OK but be sure to have 1 or 2 schools you know you can afford to attend without counting on financial aid (unless you know you meet guaranteed scholarship levels for a particular school).</p>

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<p>In other words, while you’re checking out the riding and the EQ programs, take a hard look at the finaid pages. Learn up on finaid (finaid.org) and post any questions on the CC FA forum. Don’t be blindsided. Schools that attract riders tend to attract riders who can pay all the costs associated with owning a horse, training, showing, etc. Ie, plenty of full freight kids who don’t need aid. So, some of these schools just may have good finaid to offer you. It all depends.</p>

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<p>Centenary, in Hackettstown, NJ, has a program - I have two friends whose kids have been very happy there.</p>

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<p>Try this site:</p>

<p>[CALIFORNIA</a> EQUINE PROGRAMS](<a href=“http://www.start-your-horse-business.com/californiaequineprograms.html]CALIFORNIA”>CALIFORNIA EQUINE PROGRAMS)</p>

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<p>[Shadowood’s</a> Equestrian Education Links](<a href=“http://lfrazer.com/colleges.html]Shadowood’s”>http://lfrazer.com/colleges.html)</p>

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<p>You might consider Virginia Intermont College ([Virginia</a> Intermont College | Private Liberal Arts Based College in Bristol, VA](<a href=“http://www.vic.edu%5DVirginia”>http://www.vic.edu)) - they were one of the first colleges to offer the Equine Studies degree and many of their Alumni are successfully pursuing their dreams as coaches, instructors, trainers and teachers ([Double</a> A Ranch… | Facebook](<a href=“Redirecting...”>Redirecting...)). They also hold 15 National Championships.</p>

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Would love to hear more. Otterbein is on her list!

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