Programs

Riding Master I - VI

Meredith Manor has six Riding Master programs designed to produce professional riders, trainers, and instructors for the horse industry. Each week consists of 8 hours of instructed Riding, 16 hours of Career Area electives, 3 hours of Showing, 2 hours of Theory, and 21 hours of Horse and Barn Care. The programs are taken in a sequential fashion, each consisting of one 12 week quarter. The student may graduate after successful completion of any program. A student completing the full program and receiving a Riding Master VI would complete 6 quarters (72 weeks). For more details, see the Program Details section of the Enrollment Forms page.

Equine Science Master

The Equine Science Master program is designed for students who do not want to be involved, or cannot be involved, in the direct riding of horses, yet wish to pursue a career in management, teaching, farrier, massage therapy or a combination of these. It has a similar curriculum to the Riding Master programs but has 8 additional hours of Career Area electives per week in place of the riding classes. The Equine Science Master is a 3 quarter (36 week) program.

Farrier

We offer a 12 week Shoeing Short Course which is well suited for students with some previous farrier knowledge and skills. We also offer a 36 week Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis program which is more in depth with additional focus on anatomy, conformation, unsoundness, diseases, and forge work. The Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis is a 3 quarter (36 week) program.

To enroll in any program, complete an online enrollment form or fill out and send in a paper copy which is included with our catalog. Fill out our Catalog Request form to receive a copy of our catalog and our enrollment forms. A deposit of $100 is required with all enrollments. To view the program fees, please see our online catalog.

 

Riding Master I  Riding Master II  Riding Master III 
Comprehensive RM III  Riding Master IV  Riding Master V 
Riding Master VI  Comprehensive RM VI  Equine Science Master 
Shoeing Short Course  Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis 

Riding Master I	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master I
Apply Online	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care

Back to Programs List

Riding Master II	Requirements:	Successful completion of Riding Master I required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master II
	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care

Back to Programs List

Riding Master III	Requirements:	Successful completion of Riding Master II required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master III
	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Comprehensive 36 Week Riding Master III	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master III
Apply Online	Time Required:	36 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	112
	Clock Hours:	1800
	Curriculum:	6 Riding Classes
		3 Theory Classes
		3 Showing Classes
		6 Career Areas
		3 Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Comprehensive 72 Week Riding Master III	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master III
Apply Online	Time Required:	72 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	112
	Clock Hours:	1800
	Curriculum:	6 Riding Classes
		3 Theory Classes
		3 Showing Classes
		6 Career Areas
		6 Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Riding Master IV	Requirements:	Successful completion of Riding Master III required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master IV
	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Riding Master V	Requirements:	Successful completion of Riding Master IV required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master V
	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Riding Master VI	Requirements:	Successful completion of Riding Master V required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master VI
	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	37
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	2 Riding Classes
		Theory
		Showing
		2 Career Areas
		Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Comprehensive 36 Week Riding Master VI	Requirements:	Successful completion of Comprehensive Riding Master III required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master III
	Time Required:	36 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	112
	Clock Hours:	1800
	Curriculum:	6 Riding Classes
		3 Theory Classes
		3 Showing Classes
		6 Career Areas
		3 Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Comprehensive 72 Week Riding Master VI	Requirements:	Successful completion of Comprehensive Riding Master III required for enrollment.
	Certificate Awarded:	Riding Master III
	Time Required:	72 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	112
	Clock Hours:	1800
	Curriculum:	6 Riding Classes
		3 Theory Classes
		3 Showing Classes
		6 Career Areas
		6 Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Equine Science Master	Certificate Awarded:	Equine Science Master
Apply Online	Time Required:	36 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	102
	Clock Hours:	1680
		9 Career Areas
		Theory
		Showing
		3 Horse & Barn Care (Management)

Back to Programs List

Visit our Farrier Homepage
Shoeing Short Course	Certificate Awarded:	Shoeing Short Course
Apply Online	Time Required:	12 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	36
	Clock Hours:	600
	Curriculum:	Farrier Craftsmanship I
		Farrier Craftsmanship II
		1 Career Area Elective
		Hoof Care & Maintenance
		Farrier Working Case Study

Back to Programs List

Equine Science Master with Farrier Emphasis	Certificate Awarded:	Equine Science Master
Apply Online	Time Required:	36 weeks
	Quarter Credits:	102
	Clock Hours:	1680
		Farrier Craftsmanship I-VI
		3 Career Area Electives
		Theory
		3 Horse & Barn Care / Hoofcare & Maintenance
		Farrier Working Case Study

Back to Programs List

Meredith Manor also offers Short Courses to provide an intensive session of instruction catered to fit your schedule that will give you an introduction to Meredith Manor's Riding Master program.