Equine Sciences Academy

Horseshoeing or natural trimmingIndependent Studies/Distance Learning
Address: 
MO
United States
Student Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Derry McCormick
Majors/Degrees/Certificates
Majors: 
Natural Hoof and Horse Care
Degrees: 
Equine Sciences Degree
Certificates: 
Certification as a Natural Hoof Care Practitioner
Specialties: 
Horseshoeing or natural trimming
Independent Studies/Distance Learning
School Information
Type of School: 
Online Specialty School
Tuition Costs: 
Costs vary based on previous experience. Scholarships: ESA Armed Service Scholarship - Full Scholarship, ESA Distinction Scholarship - $5,000 Value, ESA Excellence Scholarship - $3,000 Value, ESA Community Service Scholarship - $3,000 Value, ESA Transitions Scholarship - $3,000 Value, ESA Merit Scholarship - $3,000 Value.
Class ratio: 
18 online courses, 20 days of practical instruction.

The Equine Sciences Academy is the most comprehensive and professional training program in natural horse and hoof care available. The purpose of the academy is to educate students in all key aspects of the care and custody of domesticated equines based on study of the life way of the wild horse.

An online university format includes comprehensive studies on all required coursework. Practical instruction and exams are given in various locations. The program is flexible and is designed to accommodate different schedule requirements. ESA courses are presented in a non-conventional format. They are not limited to one teacher or philosophy or method, rather they are a compilation of information and resources from a wide variety of professionals in the equine world. Our goal is to guide students to thinking critically as they evaluate and distill information, not to teach any one viewpoint or source. We do not believe that any one person or organization is "the" source or has all the answers. We believe that knowledge is a dynamic collective work - one we should all contribute to, draw from and share. This diversity is important in exploring new ideas, honing critical thinking skills, and learning to think “outside the box.”

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