Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre

Alternative therapies and massage schoolsBreeding managementDressageEnglish or Western ridingHorseshoeing or natural trimmingJumping or eventingStable and Horse ManagementWestern show events
Address: 
147 Saddle Lane
Waverly, WV, 26184
United States
39° 18' 37.5264" N, 81° 21' 42.984" W
Student Contact Information
Contact Name: 
Faith Meredith, Director
Phone number: 
800-679-2603
304-679-3128
Fax number: 
304-679-3793
Majors/Degrees/Certificates
Accreditation: 
Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET), licensed by the State College System of West Virginia, approved for Veterans benefits, federal financial aid available to those who qualify
Majors: 
Western, Dressage, Jumping, Farrier
Certificates: 
Riding Master 1-6, Equine Science Master, Shoeing Short Course, Training Certification, Teaching Certification, Equine Massage Therapy Certification
Specialties: 
Alternative therapies and massage schools
Breeding management
Dressage
English or Western riding
Horseshoeing or natural trimming
Jumping or eventing
Stable and Horse Management
Western show events
School Information
Type of School: 
Equestrian Career College
Tuition Costs: 
Tuition: Riding Master 3: $24,210, Equine Science Master: $18,351, Shoeing Short Course: $6,675; Room & Board: $1,122/quarter; Student Horse Board: $200/month
Facilities: 
The 130-acre equestrian campus includes seven indoor arenas, eight barns, a farrier and equine massage therapy shop, classrooms, a dormitory and a cafeteria. The buildings constitute 3.8 acres under roof and provide capacity for 100 students and 150 horses.
Class ratio: 
15% equine classroom : 85% equine hands-on
Showing: 
Each week, the students take part in a program of horse showing designed to familiarize them with all aspects of competition. The students will participate as competitors, show secretaries, ring masters, announcers, ready ring crews, and judges. Rules for recognized AHSA and AQHA shows are followed. As competitors, the students will compete in classes in their riding disciplines according to their capabilities.

Meredith Manor is a nationally accredited, equestrian career college dedicated to preparing students for careers in the horse industry. Riding majors include Dressage, Jumping, and Western. Career Emphasis courses include Training, Teaching, Equine Massage Therapy, Breeding, Horse Health, Barn Management, Business Management, Farrier, and Forging.

Students have 8 hours of instructed riding classes per week and spend 6 hours a day in primarily hands-on, equestrian related classes with additional time spent in the barns and with the horses. Programs range in length from 3 months to 4 years. With 80-100 students and 10 instructors, students are able to receive the individualized attention necessary for a skill based education. The average riding class size is less than 5 students, the maximum riding class size is 7 students. Meredith Manor maintains approximately 150 horses including many different breeds trained in several different disciplines. Students may also bring their own horses.

The only admissions requirements are a high school diploma or equivalent and good physical health. There are no GPA, SAT, or ACT requirements. Students don't have to excel in academic, classroom based classes to be successful in our programs, but they must have a passion for horses and a dedication to having a successful equestrian career. Graduates receive lifetime job placement assistance and have over an 85% job placement rate in the industry.

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