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Aurora
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What are some collages that have equestrian classes and are able to bring your horse?
Hi! I am a Junior in high school and it's about time I start looking for schools. I want to do somthing with horses, but I don't know where to start. I have a horse and I don't want to have to sell him when I go to collage. I would like to bring him or have someone pay me to lease him if that is a thing. He is a really cool guy.
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Michelle M.
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Hello, Aurora !
I also do English Riding and I think that I may be able to shed some light on what you've asked.
Unfortunately, bringing a large animal onto a college campus is not done. Your horse that you own should be boarded in a stable whether you are employed full time or a full time student. A horse is a huge animal that has many specific needs on a daily basis. You didn't mention your other factors like if you are living alone, where are you keeping your horse now, so I am not sure why you're not having support for taking care of the horse that you own. Also, no, someone would not pay you, you would have to pay someone to board, turn out, feed and groom your horse everyday. If you sell your horse when you go to college, I know that is difficult to think about, you can always buy another horse when you are equipped to supply the horse with everything it needs.
The best school I know of would be very far away from where you live - the University of California at Davis. They actually have a polo arena which I have been to working once on a film. If you cannot relocate that far, let's see which places nearby offer what you want. If it is only Equestrian classes that you want, you may not have to look for them in a college, rather at various nearby farms and ranches which advertise that they offer riding lessons. I found a list for some on Yelp which are in Saint Paul. If that is not close to you than you can call from this list and ask if there are any more close to where you live. They offer lessons and the information is in a link provided below.
If you want a career working with horses, look into some possible trainings you might be able to take. A good source for private training would be the farms and ranches that I provided the link for. You can learn riding, grooming, tack, hoof care (I have a friend who makes a living just on hoof care). Speak with the owner/director of the place and see what other ideas they have. For college, you may want to major in Animal Science but you'd learn about other animals, not just horses.
I hope that this has been of some help and I wish you all the best !
https://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=horseback+riding+lessons&find_loc=Saint+Paul%2C+MN RIDING LESSONS
I also do English Riding and I think that I may be able to shed some light on what you've asked.
Unfortunately, bringing a large animal onto a college campus is not done. Your horse that you own should be boarded in a stable whether you are employed full time or a full time student. A horse is a huge animal that has many specific needs on a daily basis. You didn't mention your other factors like if you are living alone, where are you keeping your horse now, so I am not sure why you're not having support for taking care of the horse that you own. Also, no, someone would not pay you, you would have to pay someone to board, turn out, feed and groom your horse everyday. If you sell your horse when you go to college, I know that is difficult to think about, you can always buy another horse when you are equipped to supply the horse with everything it needs.
The best school I know of would be very far away from where you live - the University of California at Davis. They actually have a polo arena which I have been to working once on a film. If you cannot relocate that far, let's see which places nearby offer what you want. If it is only Equestrian classes that you want, you may not have to look for them in a college, rather at various nearby farms and ranches which advertise that they offer riding lessons. I found a list for some on Yelp which are in Saint Paul. If that is not close to you than you can call from this list and ask if there are any more close to where you live. They offer lessons and the information is in a link provided below.
If you want a career working with horses, look into some possible trainings you might be able to take. A good source for private training would be the farms and ranches that I provided the link for. You can learn riding, grooming, tack, hoof care (I have a friend who makes a living just on hoof care). Speak with the owner/director of the place and see what other ideas they have. For college, you may want to major in Animal Science but you'd learn about other animals, not just horses.
I hope that this has been of some help and I wish you all the best !
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Maureen Hunter
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I recommend you Google equestrian training and see what pops up. They may require you to purchase your own equipment or rent it during training, such as the saddle, and a uniform. Be prepared for such expenses. It is a nobls sporting field, gong back in time over many centuries, so be prepared to invest time and energy. Also, visit a training academy to see what is involved in class instruction, instruction while mounted on the horse, and talk with faculty members. Here is a link to get you started with some typical information.
http://crookedcreekfarm.com/
http://crookedcreekfarm.com/
Karin P.
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Hi Aurora,
You find a list of colleges that offer equestrian studies in the US here:
https://www.thoughtco.com/best-equestrian-colleges-788305
And Colleges that offer equestrian studies in MN here:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-equine-studies/s/minnesota/
They all have different focus areas, so you would want to go through the department websites to see what they have to offer and if it suits you.
Bringing a horse to College is absolutely a thing, at least if horses are your study object and you work equipment. One of them is University of Findley:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-equine-studies/s/minnesota/
Most places might not have this information on their front page. So, when you have narrowed it down to a few schools, give them a call and ask.
Leasing a horse is also standard practice when you have more horses than you can keep happy. My friend "outgrew" her first horse and bought another horse that would allow her to go further. She leased the first horse to another person because she loved him too much to sell.
If the college doesn't allow you to bring the horse, can you not stable them nearby and see them everyday? Maybe choose a college in rural horse country.
Oh, I just see in your profile that you are interested in equine therapy. I think a different degree would be better in that case. You would be more of a therapist (possibly psychological and physical) than a horse person. You find some information here:
https://learn.org/articles/Equine_Therapy_Degree_Programs_Your_Questions_Answered.html
Google a bit for equine therapy. I just can't find a handy list of colleges but I see plenty of individual colleges with such programs and courses from child development to Special Olympics. Udemy also has an intoductory course if you want to have a look before jump in.
Good luck!
Karin
You find a list of colleges that offer equestrian studies in the US here:
https://www.thoughtco.com/best-equestrian-colleges-788305
And Colleges that offer equestrian studies in MN here:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-equine-studies/s/minnesota/
They all have different focus areas, so you would want to go through the department websites to see what they have to offer and if it suits you.
Bringing a horse to College is absolutely a thing, at least if horses are your study object and you work equipment. One of them is University of Findley:
https://www.niche.com/colleges/search/best-colleges-with-equine-studies/s/minnesota/
Most places might not have this information on their front page. So, when you have narrowed it down to a few schools, give them a call and ask.
Leasing a horse is also standard practice when you have more horses than you can keep happy. My friend "outgrew" her first horse and bought another horse that would allow her to go further. She leased the first horse to another person because she loved him too much to sell.
If the college doesn't allow you to bring the horse, can you not stable them nearby and see them everyday? Maybe choose a college in rural horse country.
Oh, I just see in your profile that you are interested in equine therapy. I think a different degree would be better in that case. You would be more of a therapist (possibly psychological and physical) than a horse person. You find some information here:
https://learn.org/articles/Equine_Therapy_Degree_Programs_Your_Questions_Answered.html
Google a bit for equine therapy. I just can't find a handy list of colleges but I see plenty of individual colleges with such programs and courses from child development to Special Olympics. Udemy also has an intoductory course if you want to have a look before jump in.
Good luck!
Karin