Equestrian Studies – Western Riding/Training Emphasis

• Work three (3) weekends per semester.
  • As part of the hiring process at the University, you will need to complete Section 1 of the Federal Form I-9 and provide acceptable documentation as listed on the ‘Lists of Acceptable Documents’ page of the I-9. Per this document, you must provide one document from List A OR one from List B AND one from List C. All documents must be original and unexpired.
  • Students will be paid for 2 work weekends each semester.
• General chores around the barn, including, but not limited to: stall cleaning, sweeping, de-cobwebbing and cleaning buckets, walls and drains.
• Rotation of feeding chores for all horses on the property.
• Take and log your horse’s temperature daily.
• Adhere to the dress code at all times while at the barn.
• Occasionally unload and stack hay during assigned times or during work weekends. 

Riding Video (only if you plan to bring your own horse) – submit by August 1

Liability Form – submit by August 1 (If student is under age 18.)

Equestrian Physical Form

The dress code for the Western Equestrian Studies Program will be as follows:

• No facial piercings (no eyebrow or nose rings).
• Jewelry and earrings are to be kept simple and to a minimum.
• No shirts with less than 2-inch shoulder straps (no “spaghetti” straps or camisoles).
• All jeans must be loose enough to get on a horse – western style (example: Wrangler, Cruel Girl, Cinch, etc.).
• All shirts must be tucked in when riding – no crop tops (no backs or belly buttons showing).
• Clothing may not have concert promotions, suggestive or explicit language displayed.
• Absolutely no sandals, open-toed shoes or shorts are to be worn at the barn. This includes weekends, holidays, horse shows and evening visits.
• Long sleeve, button-down shirt with a collar for riding tests and finals is required.
• Helmet Policy: Wearing an ATSM/SEI certified helmet is encouraged when riding. An ATSM/SEI certified helmet is required when jumping or engaging in gymnastics or riding English. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are required to wear an ATSM/SEI certified helmet or hockey helmet when working with or riding an unbroken horse in a round pen.
• Please remember, the ring is a classroom, as is any time you spend at the barn. Address instructors, barn staff, interns and peers with respect. The ring is for students participating in a lesson or those taking notes on a lesson. All those participating and observing will be expected to pay attention and keep extraneous noise to a minimum.

All freshmen will need to bring their own tack and the equipment needed to care for a horse. Click the button below for a full list of required western tack.

Tack List

Your equipment represents a large investment and we want to help you keep it safe and in good condition. Findlay provides tack lockers for each student, so it won’t be necessary to bring one.