The University of Findlay is extremely dedicated to its current and prospective students. Freshmen enrollment has continued to grow in the English Equestrian Program, and we are encouraged by the interest. Due to the overwhelming response of paid deposits, we would like to take a moment to get to know more about you and your future plans. Please complete and submit the self-evaluation form to help us learn more about you and your riding background. We are interested in your horse knowledge, whether it is a new passion or a lifestyle that you have lived with for as long as you remember. Please respond accurately and promptly to this questionnaire and return it to the University as soon as possible.

For incoming freshmen, the English equestrian instructors provide a required orientation week to help introduce new students to the farm.  The planned schedule is as follows:

Date	Event
Sunday August 17, 2008	Arrive on campus
Monday August 18, 2008	Farm Orientation
Tuesday August 19, 2008	Farm Orientation
Wednesday August 20, 2008	Farm Orientation
Thursday August 21, 2008	Free day to do personal things, transportation to the farm will be available
Friday August 22, 2008	Registration for those not registered, transportation to farm will be available
Saturday August 23, 2008	Campus Orientation
Sunday August 24, 2008	Campus Orientation
Monday August 25, 2008	Classes Begin

The orientation itinerary will provide freshmen with the opportunity to become acquainted with the instructors and the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex facilities. Topics of instruction include hands-on care and management of the horses, dress code, storage of tack and equipment, student responsibilities, etc.

The University of Findlay sets high standards for the care, safety and professionalism of both equine and equestrian students. This introductory orientation is a crucial prerequisite to beginning equestrian classes at the farm the following week. All new students and transfer students with fewer than 12 attempted college credit hours must attend.

If you have not attended an on-campus registration forum prior to the English equestrian orientation, you must register on August 21, 2008. Please mark this important date on your calendar.

The English equestrian equipment lists (dressage or hunter jumper) provides you with an outline to help you with your purchases. If you need assistance, a tack store will be on the premises during freshmen orientation, and our staff will be available to help with selection of proper equipment. When in doubt please wait for assistance. We understand budget limitations, so please forward any questions.

Tack lockers are provided at the Child Complex and are assigned during freshmen orientation. Each locker houses a saddle rack, two bridle racks and a shelf for all equipment storage. Each student will supply his/her own lock.

Pre-approval is required if you would like to utilize your personal horse as your assigned freshmen riding horse.

View a detailed English Equestrian Orientation Week Schedule.