Canyonview Equestrian College is a Christian horsemanship college located in Oregon. The Canyonview website states that it hopes to use equestrian programs as a "tool of positive Christian ministry." Graduates of the college's two-year program receive a Certificate of Training in Equine-Based Ministries. Canyonview only accepts eight students per year, believing the small class size is the best way to achieve discipleship training. The college is non-denominational and requires students to gain ministry experience via the weekend horsemanship camp ministry held on campus. As of 2010, tuition for incoming students at Canyonview starts at just over $10,000.
Canyonview College
P.O. Box 128
Silverton, OR 97381
503-873-2787
canyonviewequestriancollege.org
Houghton College is a Christ-centered liberal arts college located in Houghton, New York. Since 1984, the college has had an equestrian program that aims to teach students the finer points of classical horsemanship, with the goal of graduating students who are ready to be scholar-servants. Houghton's curriculum provides hands-on instruction in training, jumping, dressing and judging. The Houghton stables house 25 lesson horses on which students can sharpen their skills, although many students bring their own horses with them. Tuition for the 2010 school year is just over $25,000.
Houghton College
1 Willard Ave.
Houghton, NY 14744
800-777-2556
houghton.edu
Judson is an all-women college of about 300 students located in Marion, Alabama. Judson, established in 1838 by Baptist missionaries, was founded on the belief that there needed to be a Christian environment for young women to learn in. Today, an integral part of that is the equine studies program, which prepares students for a variety of careers, ranging from horse trainer to mounted patrol or veterinarian. Since 1997, the college has fielded a competitive riding team as a member school in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The cost of attending Judson full-time is just over $6,500.
Judson College
302 Bibb St.
Marion, AL 36756
800-447-9472
judson.edu