Contact Page - Online Equine Studies Degree

Breyer State University:
Breyer State University is an accredited virtual school offering a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies degree completely online. Sixteen courses make up the 120 units of college credit needed to graduate. In this "focus program," there are no prerequisites or general education courses. All courses are equine study courses. A student may enroll in any course at anytime and begin study within hours.

Faculty:
The faculty is made up of nine award-winning instructors each of whom has a proven record of success in the field taught. Some of our instructors have written the books other colleges currently use in their programs. Students are in one-on-one contact with their instructors for questions and assistance by e-mail. Students may take one course at a time or several, adding an "installment pay element" to the affordability of the program. Total cost, including outside reading and viewing materials is less than $7,000. Each course is $350. Students receive links to online lessons by e-mail and may work at their own pace and when convenient; students may be asked to visit local equine facilities, but never have to travel for tests or lessons.

Courses / Programs:
Required courses for graduation: Bits, Saddle Fitting and Hoof Balance, Nutrition for Maximum Performance, Helath and Disease management, Equine Reproduction, Coat Color Genetics, Conformation and Selection for Performance, Behavior Modification, Training Performance Horses, Stable Management, The Business of Making Money With Horses, Legal Aspects of Horse Management, Showmanship in Hand, Dressage: Foundation for all Riding Disciplines, Preparation for Competition, Equine Massage, Equine Symposium (comprehensive exam course) Electives: Stallion Management, Vaquero Hackamore Training