Equestrian Studies – English Riding/Training Emphasis

Overview

About the Program

The University of Findlay’s English Equestrian Studies program develops skilled, knowledgeable equestrian professionals through a strong emphasis on riding ability, horsemanship, and industry readiness. This program is designed for students who want to build careers working with horses and the people who shape the equine industry, while gaining advanced English riding skills and professional experience. 

With five days of instructor-led riding each week, students receive intensive, hands-on training supported by an exceptional school horse herd and guidance from nationally and internationally recognized instructors. For more than 40 years, the program has set a standard of excellence in equestrian education, preparing graduates for success in the competitive equine industry. 

Program

Highlights

Curriculum

Course Requirements

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Equestrian Studies must complete the following curriculum.  

The curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.    

The emphasis curriculum consists of required courses. View the full curriculum for these areas below.

Curriculum

Freshman Video Requirements

All incoming freshman riders need to submit a video of them riding.  Depending on your discipline, your video should include the following:

Dressage: You may send a video of a dressage show test. No more than five minutes of walking, trotting, canter in both directions, and; any other movements that you are able to perform.

Hunter/Jumper and Eventing: Five minutes total that includes:

• Flatwork: walk, trot, canter in each direction, and any other dressage movements that you are able to perform.
• Jumping (if applicable): Provide footage of your current jumping skills and height ability (only include the height at which you are currently jumping in lessons and/or shows).

Videos accepted will be on YouTube or dropped into Google Drive and shared with Jill at jill.jewett@findlay.edu and Trisha at trisha.boutwell@findlay.edu.