I have met dozens of home-schooled children over the years who are in love with horses, and horseback riding.  Several times a year, hundreds of home-schooling families visit ranches and horse farms all over America, it is a very fun and educational field trip to take.

As an extension of Michigan State University, My Horse University has MUCH to offer your older home-schooled child.  I believe this course would be perfect for teens, but if you have an advanced middle-school child who is wild about horses, this may be for you too (Check out the sample lessons on the site). If you have horses of your own, these on-line courses are really for you!

My Horse University offers science-based courses and live web presentations on horse breeding and selection, from the top experts in it's field.  The short courses take about an hour or two to complete, and you can view the courses when they fit into your schedule from your own home.  On the website, you are able to view samples of the courses, and of the web presentations before you buy anything.

Don't wait too long though to sign up, the live web presentations are as follows:

  • Breeding for a Champion - January 21
  • Your Next Competition Horse - January 23
  • Preparing and Breeding your Mare - February 4
  • Post-Natal Care - February 11

These web courses can be bought individually, or as a whole series, and each series has an overview and extra activities that you may chose to take part in.  This is great scientific fun for all horse lovers!
My Horse University