<p>I know that on other colleges' websites that are not on this list they refer to their equestrian programs--such as Brandeis and Oberlin, to name a couple; you will need to check other schools as well.</p>
<p>for Stanford, see <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=94024%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=94024</a></p>
<p>link to a web page that lists equestrian "teams"
<a href="http://dmoz.org/Sports/Equestrian/College_and_University_Teams/%5B/url%5D">http://dmoz.org/Sports/Equestrian/College_and_University_Teams/</a></p>
<p>Mount HOlyoke...</p>
<p>I'm glad you're willing to consider women's colleges because many of them do have good programs. You'll want to know whether they do hunt seat or dressage or whatever else it is that you're interested in. My alma mater, for example (R-MWC) was solely hunt seat. I thought Hollins & Sweet Briar were the same but I could be wrong.</p>
<p>Am I the only one who finds it funny to hear such places called "All-girls?" That makes me think of K-12 education; whenever someone says they go to an "all-girls school" I think, oh, Emma Willard? Hewitt? Purnell? Ethel Walker? Ursuline? And am then surprised when they say "Mt Holyoke" or "Sweet Briar." LOL</p>
<p>Do you know that there is a guidebook published about colleges with equestrian programs. It is called "Horse Schools" by Angelia Almos. Barnes and Noble carries it.</p>
<p>Smith -- my D went there and her best friend brought her horse with her to school and boarded it right there -- they have a nice stable. She participated in equestrian events and eventually went on to become a vet.</p>
<p>Definately look at Virginia Intermont. Great program. Very nice equestrian facilities. Largest major at this school. National IHSA Champions last 2 years (Holyoke 2nd place), won first two tournaments in this year's champions series. Can board your own horse on campus as space available.</p>
<p>Someone actually had a book published on Horse Colleges. Talk about narrow-casting.</p>
<p>Wait now!!
...are you looking for an actual competitive team/scholarship for said team? Or just a place with opportunities for students to ride?
Not to be rude and I may misunderstand, but you said you are in the tenth grade and you just started cantering? Have you ever competed? The competitive horse world is absolutely brutal. You have to be rich, first of all, and you have to be very very dedicated. If you are half way through high school and just now starting to canter...you may need to step back a bit and be a little more realistic. No matter how good/bad the team, there is going to be competition for spots, and most riders able to win scholarships have been at it year round for many years. I love to ride and have been doing it in both disciplines since I was 5, but I know I have 0 chance of ever competing on the college level. You do own your own horse and are able to transfer him and keep him at the college, I presume? Not to say it is impossible, but to go as far as you like it is going to take over basically all of your recreational time for the next two years, unless you hire your horse out to a trainer, but you said you really love to ride so I hope you are not considering that. I don't mean to be rude...just keep in mind what you are getting into. PM me if you want.</p>
<p>I heard that Goucher, outside Baltimore, has a program.</p>
<p>Um. If you're just starting to canter now, I highly doubt you'll be getting offered any riding scholarships. I have a good friend who is regionally ranked (maybe even nationally but only competes in the west) and even she's not guaranteed a scholarship--she has to do really well her freshman year before getting much money.</p>
<p>For you, I would reccommend looking into schools with IHSA teams, and stay away from varsity which would put you in an incredibly competitive atmosphere. IHSA is a division of club teams that compete at every level in western, hunt seat, and jumping (I think). They offer classes for pretty much every skill level, from beginning walk-trot to jumping. I think you would fit in much better in that sort of environment. Also, many colleges have IHSA teams.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ihsa.com/IMS/IMS_HallofTeams.asp%5B/url%5D">http://www.ihsa.com/IMS/IMS_HallofTeams.asp</a></p>
<p>My roommate at Stanford took his polo ponies to college with him.</p>
<p>Holy Cross and Mt.Holyoke have equestrian teams.</p>
<p>Albion College in Michigan has a brand-new equestrian facility: <a href="http://www.albion.edu/heldcenter/%5B/url%5D">http://www.albion.edu/heldcenter/</a></p>
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<blockquote> <p>My roommate at Stanford took his polo ponies to college with him. Must have been one really crowded dorm room! ;)</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Stanford ("the Farm") was once the horse farm of Leland Stanford. It still has on campus facilities where students can board their horses. (But my roommate kept his ponies at a local club).</p>
<p>I dont know too much about equestrian programs, but I have heard alot from my friend about the Skidmore program. In fact, that program is the reason why she chose that school.</p>
<p>Skidmore is considered excellent, Drew University (in NJ) also has a good equestrian team and Goucher College has a nice riding program as well.</p>
<p>Actually Hollins is not in Northern Virginia, it is by Roanoke, VA which is near the SW corner of the state. If you're looking at Hollins, look at Washington and Lee as well. I know we have a great riding program here, several of my friends are on the team, and we're similar to Hollins in size and location. (though we're co-ed)</p>
<p>I'm looking at colleges that offer equestrian programs too. However, I am also looking for colleges with a degree in Equine and Businees management. I love WIlliam Woods U and Averett. So far those are the tops. However, if you are just starting to canter you might want to look into a college with riding as a club sport. They are looking for really good riders on the regular school sponsored teams, I KNOW I won't make on any of the teams freshman year, and I've been riding for between 6-7 years. Good Luck though, I hope you keep riding, I love it!</p>