Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Secondary Schools and Specialty Equine Programs [Paperback]

Angelia Almos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2002

Does your life revolve around horses? Are you dreaming of an equestrian career? Would you love to have a job working with horses, but you're not sure where to start?

With listings for more than five hundred programs in twenty-six countries, Horse Schools is the most complete guide available, and the perfect place to begin your search for the right school. Whether you are looking for a traditional bachelor's degree or a specialty program, it's all right here at your fingertips in Horse Schools.

The listing for each program includes everything you need to know to make an informed decision. Areas of study covered in the guide include equine science, massage therapy, horse racing (flat and harness), breeding, performance (from circuses to historical reenactments, and more), riding instructor certification, natural horsemanship, farrier science, and many more.

In addition, the guide includes lists of possible careers, equine-oriented scholarships, intercollegiate associations, equestrian federations, and a list of questions to ask prospective schools.

Editorial Reviews

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"I recommend all parents with teenagers interested in an equine career sit down with this book and their child to help plan their career today."  —Equine Network Magazine

"Anyone interested in the horse industry in the U.S. and internationally would likely find this book fascinating."  —The Horsemen's Voice

"A comprehensive guide to all types of training and education around the world."  —The Instructor

"Perhaps my favorite part, and section that's sure to be a hit with the parents, is the section on scholarships. There are scholarship opportunities for almost any horse crazy kid."  —The Equiery

"Very organized and user friendly and provides a wealth of information."  —Today's Equestrian

"What a handy reference book! . . . Should, at the very least, be in every public and secondary school library. The scope of this book is without equal."  —The Aiken Horse

"Every high school and college counselor ought to have this on hand."  —American Quarter Horse Journal

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

From the Publisher

Whether a parent seeking a preparatory school, a college–bound equestrian with a competitive edge, or a student desiring an education leading to a career with horses, readers will find this manual the most comprehensive guide to horse–related schools and programs available. It begins with a self–quiz to help determine what kind of school is most appropriate for the prospective student; it lists hundreds of fields of study and equestrian careers; and it includes helpful sections on equine–oriented scholarships, intercollegiate associations, and equestrian federations around the world. School descriptions include contact information, degrees and majors offered, and summaries of facilities and expenses. Angelia Almos has been involved with horses since the age of five. She lives in Lake Tahoe, California. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Authorhouse (September 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140333143X
• ISBN-13: 978-1403331434
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,724,878 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Angelia's love of horses began early on when she talked her parents into horseback riding lessons at the age of five. She's always had horses in her life in one way or another since then. She lives in the Sierra Nevada Mountains with her husband, two kids, two dogs, two cats, and one pony (thinking she should get another one so the number is two).

Angelia writes both fiction and nonfiction. Her articles have appeared in Horse Illustrated, Young Rider Magazine, Blaze Magazine, and many more. Her nonfiction book, Horse Schools, is also now an extensive website, http://www.horseschoolsonline.com.

Adventure and romance figure prominently in her fiction whether she's exploring space or fantasy.

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surveys an immense number of learning facilities, December 8, 2002

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This review is from: Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Secondary Schools and Specialty Equine Programs (Paperback)

Compiled and organized by horse expert Angelia Almos, Horse Schools is a detailed and comprehensive guide to international universities, colleges, secondary schools, and specialty equine programs -- all categorized geographically by nation. From Argentina, Hong Kong, and New Zealand, to Spain, and the many schools to be found in the Canada, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., Horse Schools surveys an immense number of learning facilities and summarizes the basic programs offered by each school, along with a brief but informative program description, degrees offered, contact information, tuition costs, and more. Horse Schools is confidently recommended as being a first rate reference for choosing an ideal location to learn equine handling for personal fun, professional necessity, or horse show competition.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!!!, September 18, 2002

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This review is from: Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Secondary Schools and Specialty Equine Programs (Paperback)

This is absolutely the finest resource for locating Horse Schools I have ever seen! The format is easy to read and the extensive cross references make it a breeze to locate a school by subject, course, location or degree level. I had no idea there were so many schools available until now.

A must have for anybody who is serious about a career in the field Horses.

5.0 out of 5 stars Horse schools, February 6, 2012

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This review is from: Horse Schools: The International Guide to Universities, Colleges, Preparatory and Secondary Schools, and Specialty Equine Programs (Paperback)

The book was in great condition for being used. Although the book is an older addition, most of the information is still the same. It gave me a great insight to all of the schools that have everything I am looking for when deciding on where to go to study. Thanks