HorseCoursesOnline.com, the world's leading provider of online equine study curriculum, has affiliated with Breyer State University, a virtual university accredited by the Educational Accreditation Association. With a study at-your-pace format and limited general education requirements, students can earn a diploma within 24 to 28 months.


            "Anyone who has the desire for a career with horses, the dream of financial freedom and the wish to make a difference, now has the opportunity," said Don Blazer, president of HorseCoursesOnline.com.

          Now students can earn equine insurance discounts for each course they successful complete, so over the years, their education costs are reversed to “savings.” In addition, students can save hundreds of dollars with Dell computer discounts offered only to students enrolled in approved college programs.   (Click here for insurance/computer discount details.)

            The degree program is both convenient and affordable. There is a one-time enrollment fee of $150.  Tuition fee for each course is $400.  A student may enroll in one or more courses at a time, paying only the tuition for the courses being taken. A Breyer State Bachelor of Science degree will cost less than $12,000, including books, as compared to a minimum of $25,000 for an associate of arts degree from a small community college.

            The suggested sequence of courses is: Understanding Bits, Saddle Fitting and Shoeing, Nutrition for Maximum Performance,  Conformation and Selection for Performance, Behavior Modification Techniques, and Training Performance Horses. When these courses are completed the student may choose to receive a special Professional Horse Trainer certificate.
 
           A second special Horse Health Care certificate may be awarded when Health and Disease Management, Equine Reproduction, Stallion Management and Coat Color Genetics courses are completed.

           Stable Management, The Business of Making Money With Horses, and Legal Aspects of Horse Management, Riding Instructor Role & Responsibility and Teaching Techniques make up a third special certificate, Equine Business Practices.

           A Sport and Competition certificate may be awarded upon completion of Showmanship in Hand, Dressage: A Foundation for All Riding Disciplines, Preparation for Competition Equine Safety and Rescue and Equine Sports Massage and any one of the "elective" courses" which include: Competitive Longe Line, Traditional Vaquero Hackamore Training, Rev Up Your Dressage Scores, Train A Reining Horse. Equine Photography, Train A Hunt Seat Horse, Train A Trail Horse and Train for Western Riding.  (A minimum of three of the "elective courses" is required for graduation.

           The Bachelor of Science degree is awarded by Breyer State University when the student completes the final course, an Equine Studies Symposium, a comprehensive report demonstrating on video a proficiency in training and horse care.

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           Students work one-on-one with their instructors by e-mail, receiving a link for a new lesson each time they complete assignments and examinations.  Students can e-mail instructors for special assistance, answers to question or just to discuss course theory and practical application.

           Instructors include horsemen and horsewomen with records of success in the field they teach, proving they can both get the job done, and teach others how to be successful. Return to the home page to see instructor biographies, samples of lesson text and quizzes, course descriptions and outlines and access the enrollment application.

           The HorseCoursesOnline.com format allows a student to begin study within hours of enrollment and to study at anytime or place convenient to the student. Each student must work with horses during the program, but at a place and time of his or her choosing.

           Some courses require videos and/or pictures.  You may submit via a video or picture hosting website, such as YouTube or PhotoBucket.  You may also send videos by mail.

            "Choosing an online format to earn your Bachelor of Science degree has a lot of advantages over traditional college programs," Blazer said.  "The focus is on the student enjoying real-world success almost immediately.  It's exciting, fun and challenging to be able to apply your new knowledge every day.

            "Traditional college graduates have a degree, but few practical experience skills.  They haven't actually done what they need to do.  They aren't prepared to offer employers or clients instant benefits.

            "It's very different with our affiliated Breyer State University degree program. Every student can get assistance from his or her instructor at any time, but must eventually solve actual problems on his or her own. Potential employers or potential clients recognize immediately that a Breyer graduate is a self-starter, self-disciplined person with plenty of hands-on experience," Blazer said.

            In an industry without an accepted standard of excellence and with no licensing for trainers, stable managers or boarding facilities, having a Bachelor of Science degree, recognized world-wide, is the credential needed for financial success.

           A high school graduate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau will have average earnings of $26,795 per year.  An Associate degree holder earns an average of $34,744, while a Bachelor degree holder earns $52,064 per year on average.   "Getting the degree," said Blazer, "really revs-up your earning potential."

           While there are about 200 equine science degree programs in the U.S., they are scattered across the nation, require on-campus attendance and are more costly with tuitions as high as $26,000 per semester. 

           "The opportunity to work with an outstanding faculty, at home and when convenient is now available to everyone, Blazer points out. "Our online degree program is both affordable and flexible, allowing the opportunity for a student to earn while they learn.  It's a lot easier to maintain a job when school hours don't interfere with work hours."

           HorseCoursesOnline.com has affiliations with several "job placement" agencies.
           
          Students with equine course or general education credits from other colleges may transfer credits to the Breyer State program. 
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