<p>I’ve heard that Taft has a strong equestrian program. You can research schools that have equestrian and a PG year. I think I’ve read that it is hard to get fa for equestrian because most schools won’t fund the boarding of your horse. Experienced people please chime in. </p>
<p>Blair is a great school with many horse farms in the surrounding area. However, I don’t think they have an equestrian program. You would have to ask about this and volleyball. They do have some interesting science offerings like biotechnology and marine science. </p>
<p>I think newyorker22 has a good suggestion that it would be good to apply to some schools at which you are at the top of the applicant pool. </p>
<p>It might not be the right school for you at all, but you might look at the Millbrook School. They have a zoo with students taking care of the animals. You might find this interesting. It is a small school. I have no idea how strong their sciences are, but they might have enough to enrich you for one year. I don’t think they have a PG year, but maybe they might take you as a 12th grader? I’m just tossing out ideas.</p>