Program Outline

Track 1 (Albion College degree-seeking student)

Students enrolled in this track will:

Be a degree-seeking student at Albion College enrolled in a minimum of one academic major and carry the required 3 units to maintain full-time status (with 4 units recommended in order to fulfill graduation requirements in 4 years)
Attend two unmounted lectures/practical labs and two riding lessons per week (scheduled around regular class times)
Attend additional lectures and field trips as scheduled/necessary (while not missing class on campus)
Have the option to remain on-campus during summer semester breaks to continue the BHS program and increase their hands-on, practical hours
Complete the requirements for international BHS certification within their 4 years and graduate with both a B.A. and certification at BHSAI (Assistant Instructor, International Level 1)

Students will also have the opportunity to board their horse at the Held Equestrian Center, compete on Albion's equestrian teams, and compete locally, regionally, and nationally if they choose.

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Track 2 (BHS candidate not seeking an Albion College degree)

Candidates in this track will:

Not be enrolled as an Albion College bachelor’s degree-seeking student but will be enrolled solely in the BHS training program at the Nancy G. Held Equestrian center
Attend unmounted lectures and mounted lessons twice per day, 5 days a week
Perform daily barn chores 6 days per week and stay in the program year-round (46 weeks per year)
Live off campus
Complete the program in a time frame that corresponds to their level of experience and proficiency upon entering the program, with most students achieving BHSAI (Assistant Instructor), International Level I within 2 years.

BHS candidates will, like Albion College students, have the opportunity to board their horse at the Held Equestrian Center and compete locally, regionally, and nationally if they choose.

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