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St. Andrews Equestrian Program

At St. Andrews, we are extremely proud of our diverse and unique catalogue of majors.  At the forefront of this is our Equestrian program.  This line of study equips our students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in many equine related careers from barn owner/manager, professional rider/trainer, veterinary school, therapeutic horsemanship, horse show management, or instructor.

Participating on our nationally recognized riding teams helps prepare our students for professional careers within the industry.  We offer opportunities for all riders to increase their skills whether in hunters, jumpers, dressage, western horsemanship, or reining.  Many of our students participate in more than one riding discipline while at St. Andrews.

Play Video about View of St. Andrews Equestrian facility grounds

Our Equine Degrees

We offer four equine-related majors and one equine-related minor:

Majors

  • Biology with specialization in Equine Science
  • Business Administration with a specialization in Equine Business Management
  • Business Administration with a specialization in Therapeutic Horsemanship Management
  • Therapeutic Horsemanship

Equine Minor which can be combined with any Major

  • Equine Studies

What Our Equine Studies Program Offers Students

We strive to create an environment where students get hands-on, real-world experiences in addition to their classroom studies. 

As an Equine Student at St. Andrews, you can receive:

  • Numerous opportunities to work at the barn – there are even paid jobs available.
  • Volunteering with our Ride-Like-A-Knight Therapeutic Horsemanship Program.
  • Access to competitions within the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) in hunter seat and in western.
  • Access to competitions within the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA).
  • Access to hunter seat equitation competitions through the American National Riding Commission (ANRC).
  • Access to USEF and NCHJA A and C rated horse shows.

Experience St. Andrews First-Hand

Schedule a visit to our university and see our stunning equestrian center, meet professors, and see students in action. You’ll get a taste of our culture and academic life that will help you see that St. Andrews is the only place for you.

View more of our beautiful Equestrian Center here:

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