Horse Training Schools

Training a horse is a job that requires handling, caring for and working with horses. Trainers need to know all of the appropriate care and handling methods for any horse before they are ready to work as a trainer. Horse training schools teach future trainers all of the necessary training techniques, care and handling of a horse so they are prepared for the job.

  1. Meredith Manor

    • Meredith Manor is a horse trainer career college. It teaches students a wide range of career options such as horse breeding, health, massage and training in various riding areas like Western or jumping. The school is located in Waverly, West Virginia. Students must have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 16 years old and have good physical health to attend the school. The tuition costs vary depending on the specific program. Students do not need a horse.

    Minnesota Horse Training Academy

    • The Minnesota Horse Training Academy is located in Ogilvie, Minnesota. The school has small class sizes of around seven to 10 students per class and offers a three-week course in horse training. Students learn techniques which range from the basics of handling and safety to driving a buggy and extra tricks like shaking a head, playing dead or bowing. The three-week training course costs $3,600, as of February 2011. The program requires the students to bring their own horse.

    Roy Yates Horse Training School

    • The Roy Yates Horse Training School is located in Fruita, Colorado. The school teaches everything from the basics of training to breeding and fowling to horse showing. The training options range from a weekly course to monthly classes as needed by the student. Prices for training vary depending on the class and amount of time in class. The school also offers audio and video training options.

    Bob King's Cowboy School

    • Bob King's Cowboy School is a horse training school which teaches horse training according to the methods of a cowboy. It uses the idea of horsemanship and teaches students training, breeding and horse care methods. The school is located at TA Ranch in Buffalo, Wyoming. As of February 2011, the cost of a four-week class is $5,900. The price includes a horse, tack, lessons, meals and lodgings for the duration of the classes.