The main campus of the University of Guelph, located in Guelph, Ontario, offers students a comprehensive program for equine studies. Students can train at the “horse owner’s Centre at the University,” which was founded in 2003. The course of study focuses on the aspects of research, performance and riding, education and training, and industry development. Students can earn a diploma in equine studies through courses, such as equine management, health and disease and prevention, equine nutrition, anatomy, behavior and stewardship. Other courses include exercise for the horse, business management, event management and the horse industry in general.
Equine Guelph
50 McGilvray Street
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON, Canada
N1G 2W1
519-824-4120
www.equineguelph.ca
At the Kemptville campus of the University of Guelph, located in Kemptville, Ontario, students can become immersed in the study of horses. In addition to a general equine studies program, the Kemptville campus also offers a riding certificate. The program allows students to improve their riding skills while developing the knowledge to care for horses. Students learn “by doing” so there is not much course work involved. Using school horses, students can specialize in English or Western riding and they’ll get two group riding lessons a week. Students must also take a theory of riding course. Keep in mind, students must be physically fit, as physical activities, such as riding and cleaning out stables, including shoveling, is required. Students also can test for a rider certification from Equine Canada.
University of Guelph--Kemptville Campus
Box 2003
830 Prescott Street
Kemptville, Ontario, K0G 1J0
Canada
613-258-8336
www.kemptvillec.uoguelph.ca
Olds College, located in Olds, Alberta, Canada, offers a 2-year diploma program in Equine Science, which will prepare students for a career in the horse industry. Students can participate in a horse riding program, which prepares students for a career as an exercise rider or racing jockey in the Alberta horse racing circuit. Students will gain the skills and fitness techniques to ride horses at a professional level, while also learning the theory involved in getting your steed to perform at its best. Riders in the program will be given instruction on the best riding and fitness tactics for becoming a professional rider, but students are encouraged to build their own fitness regimen independently for optimum results.
Olds College
4500 - 50th Street
Olds, AB, Canada T4H 1R6
1-800-661-6537
www.oldscollege.ca