Canyonview Equestrian College (CEC) states that it aims to train dedicated Christians to use horsemanship as "a tool of positive Christian ministry." It combines nondenominational Bible study and ministry training with horsemanship, instruction techniques, stable management and camp organization. The two-year course leads to a Certificate of Training in Equine-Based Ministries and to Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) qualifications in riding instruction.
CEC enrols eight students a year, believing that small-group tuition will strengthen their sense of discipleship. As of 2011, tuition and activity fees total around $12,500 a year, plus room and board costs.
Houghton College offers equestrian studies as major and minor degree-course options. Courses combine recreation or leisure management with equine studies, riding instructor certification and electives in riding and horse management skills. Christian worship and practice are central to the aim of the whole college, which is to provide an "academically challenging, Christ-centered education in the liberal arts and sciences."
As of 2011, tuition costs about $26,000 a year, plus room and board.
Judson is a women-only college with a strong ethos of faith-based service. It offers a four-year BS degree in Equine Studies, covering biology, psychology, horse nutrition, business management and riding instruction, with options in therapeutic riding and service learning. Students can also minor in equine science, or combine it with business management. Graduates can become riding instructors, horse trainers or breeders, or therapeutic riding specialists, or study further in fields such as veterinary medicine. As of 2011, tuition costs $6,540 per semester, plus room, board and other fees.
As an alternative to full-time study, horse-lovers can learn riding, management and training skills through camps, short courses, intern programs or regular lessons at Christian horse farms, ranches or riding schools. Canyonview Equestrian College runs camps and retreats year round; Houghton College holds summer camps. There are opportunities for children, teens, adults and families.
Other colleges and universities offer equine studies as major and minor degree-course options.