Angelia Almos - Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs

Thank you for respecting the hard workof this author. *** Published by Thoroughweb Press. P.O. Box 18848 South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 www.thoroughweb.com Table of Contents Introduction How To Use This Book This book has been created as a resource toaid you in the search for a horse school. In the pages to come, youwill find the following: Introduction: A discussion ofdifferent kinds of horse schools and tips on how to choose onethats right for you. Horse School Questionnaire: A list ofquestions to ask school representatives, both on the phone andduring visits.

Add to the questionnaire as you think of things youmay want to know about a school. Possible Careers: An extensive list ofover 250 careers involving horses. Fields of Study: An index of fields ofhorse-related study, as well as the schools that offer majors inthose fields. If you already know what you want to study, this is agood place to start. Be sure to skim the entire list, though, assome majors fall under more than one category. Descriptions of Schools: Basicinformation on each school, including the type of school, the kindof majors and degrees offered, and a summary of costs (tuition,room, and board).

Also included is a short description of theschool or program, a description of the equestrian facilities, theratio of classroom courses to hands-on equine courses,opportunities for competition, and contact and website information.The description notes whether the school is approved or accreditedby any association or organization. Please note that whenever possible, schoolinformation has been provided by the school itself and was correctat the time that it was provided. All websites were up-to-date atthe time of publication. All tuition costs listed are correct forthe 2013-2014 school year. However, be aware that, because offluctuating exchange rates, any international tuition entrieslisted in American dollars are approximate and were correct only atthe time of publication. Most international costs were provided inforeign currencies.

Readers should also consider the issue oflanguage when researching study abroad. When the information wasprovided, I have listed whether classes are taught in English or inanother language. If international schooling appeals to you, I urgeyou to include on your Horse School Questionnaire queriesregarding language requirements and what opportunities might beavailable to learn the native language, should it be necessary. Be sure to verify the information provided inthis manual when you contact your list of possible schools. Contactpersons, tuition costs, facilities, requirements, etcetera, oftenchange from year-to-year. School listings have been organized asfollows: Name of School or Program Descriptive Icons: List of imagesbelow icons to help you determine with one glance whether a schooloffers the kind of opportunities you are looking for.

Schools mailing address. Contact person.Phone and fax number. Email address. Website. Type of School: Tells whether theschool is a college, specialty school, etc. Degrees Offered: The level of degreethat is offered in an equine subject. Degrees Offered: The level of degreethat is offered in an equine subject.

Example: Bachelor ofScience. Majors Offered: The subject area thatthe degree is offered in. Example: Equine Science. Tuition Costs: Form of currency if notU.S. dollars. Cost for attending school.

Housing and additionalfees will be included if available. Description of Program: A shortdescription of the equine program. Facilities: A description of theequestrian facility. Classroom/Hands-On Equine Classes: Theratio of equine classroom time to equine hands-on time. Showing: Indicates competitionopportunities for students while attending the school. School teaches and/or competes in rodeo andWestern show events. School teaches and/or competes in dressage. School teaches driving. School teaches horseshoeing or natural trimmingtechniques. School teaches and/or competes in jumping and/oreventing. School teaches breeding management and/orhands-on techniques. School teaches performance skills: jousting,reenactments, vaulting, tricks, circus, etc. School teaches horse racing (flat/harness):jockey, management, groom, driver, trainer, etc. School teaches business and/or horse/barnmanagement. School has a pre-vet or veterinarianprogram.