To see if you qualify, you'll need to apply for financial aid. Actually, you have many options depending on your interests and your future goals. Some students elect to take specific classes. Others elect to take the six core classes for the certificate. Those who want to earn an associate degree in the Backcountry Horsemanship major must take a total of 23 credit hours in horse classes.
Students take electives based on interests and employer needs.
But in reality, we advise against it. You will find you'll really benefit from taking all the classes. We are training for a unique job market, and the skills we teach are also very unique. Every class will challenge you, no matter how long or how much you have ridden. No matter what you have ridden or for how long, we can challenge you with a horse.