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Pre-requisites:

  1. Minimum age 16 with exceptional 15 year old applicants considered individually.

  2. Proficient in horse riding basics, including: walk, trot and canter without stirrups.

  3. English language proficiency

  4. We welcome students from America, Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe, South America and around the world.

TUITION & ENROLLMENT.

Program Tuition:

The American Equestrian Institute offers an exceptional 17 day residential equestrian education experience at the prestigious TerraNova Equestrian Center in Florida.

Program Tuition: $8,494 per student.

Early Enrollment offer: A $500 discount is available to the first eight confirmed enrollments.

Your tuition includes,

  • 16 nights of residential accommodations  

  • Three meals daily

  • Stabling for one horse throughout the program

  • Hay and bedding for each horse

  • Access to TerraNova’s designated equestrian facilities, arenas and training areas

  • Scenic trail riding across TerraNova’s expansive grounds on approved trails

  • Professional riding instruction and horsemanship education

Two Exclusive Showjumping Clinics with Christina Kelly

Students will participate in two specialist showjumping clinics led by Christina Kelly, focusing on rider position, effective communication, course riding, technique and developing confidence in the saddle.

These clinics are included in the program tuition and provide students with valuable practical instruction alongside their British Horse Society education.

  • British Horse Society Stage 1 Care and Ride training and assessment

  • Educational masterclasses with leading equestrian professionals

  • American Red Cross First Aid, CPR & AED certification

  • AEI Certificate of Completion

  • Equine Nutrition & Welfare: Students are encouraged to bring an adequate supply of their horse’s regular feed to maintain consistency in their diet and minimize the risk of digestive upset caused by sudden changes in feeding routines. Avoiding sudden dietary changes helps support each horse’s comfort and wellbeing throughout its stay.

   

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Enrollment & Payment Information

Places at The American Equestrian Institute are limited to just 18 students per program, ensuring an exceptional standard of individual attention and practical instruction.

A 25% deposit is required to secure your place upon acceptance. The remaining balance of 75% is due six weeks before the program commences.

Secure Your Enrollment

Once your application has been approved, you may secure your place at The American Equestrian Institute by paying your 25% enrollment deposit through our secure payment system.

Early Enrollment - First 8 Students

Deposit: $1,998.75

Standard Enrollment

Deposit: $2,123.50

The remaining tuition balance is due 6 weeks before the start of your selected course.

All payments are processed securely through Stripe.

Cancellation, Refund & Transfer Policy

Students enrolling more than six weeks before the commencement of their program may cancel within seven calendar days of paying their initial deposit and receive a full refund.

After this seven day period, the 25% deposit is non refundable.

The remaining 75% tuition balance is due six weeks before the program begins. Cancellations made after this deadline are not eligible for a cash refund.

For enrollments made within six weeks of the program’s commencement, full tuition is payable upon acceptance and the voluntary seven day cooling off period does not apply.

In exceptional circumstances, including documented medical reasons, AEI may offer a credit towards a future program, subject to availability and approval.

All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing.

Nothing in this policy limits any refund rights provided by applicable law.

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