Averett University

Address:

Equine Studies

420 W Main St.

Danville, VA, 24541

United States

36° 34' 36.4368" N, 79° 24' 47.6028" W

Student Contact Information

Contact Name:

Ginger Henderson

Phone number:

(800) AVERETT (283-7388)

(434) 791-5642

Fax number:

(434) 791-5787

Email address:

vhenders@averett.edu

Web address:

http://averett.edu

Majors/Degrees/Certificates

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Majors:

Equestrian Studies with concentrations in Management, Dressage or Eventing Instruction

Degrees:

Minor, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

Specialties:

Dressage

English or Western riding

Jumping or eventing

Stable and Horse Management

Associations:

Intercollegiate Dressage Association

IDA I Region

Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

IHSA Zone 4 - DC, DE, MD, NC, PA, SC, VA

IHSA Zone 4, Region 3 - NC, SC

School Information

Type of School:

Private University

Tuition Costs:

$9,381/semester; room and board: $3,224/semester; Equestrian Studies fee: $50-$800/class

Facilities:

Equestrian center is nine miles from campus and has a 40-stall barn, 30-35 school horses, one indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, round pen, pastures, paddocks, and cross-country jumps.

Class ratio:

50:50

Showing:

Combined training, dressage, intercollegiate dressage, schooling shows, TREC

Four year degree program. Riding classes in dressage and combined training. Broad base of equine science courses including Lameness and Disease, Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Teaching. Certification opportunities through national equine accrediting agencies. Ability to combine majors with other departments for a customized educational experience. Students are able to learn from and interact with the many internationally known clinicians who come to the campus.

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