EQUINE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
Metropolitan Equestrian's Equine Opportunity Program is a national membership for young equestrians and their families.
Members ride where they already ride — their own barn, their own trainer, their own horse. What EOP adds is everything around the riding: the guidance, the academics, and the financial support that turn a sport into a pathway.
General academic advising rarely accounts for the demands of a riding schedule, and riding programs rarely address academic planning. EOP brings the two together so students can explore their college and career options well before the decisions arrive.
MET students have collectively earned over $2.5 million in college and university scholarships and grants, proving that horses can be a powerful pathway to higher education and future success. Our approach shows that equestrian sports are more than a passion—they can be a gateway to higher education, career growth, and lifelong achievement.
Who is this for?
Your rider is in grades K–12 and already rides at a local barn, a lesson program, a school team, or on their own horse
You want college and career guidance specific to equestrian athletes
You want academic support
Your rider wants horsemanship education and a peer community beyond their home barn
You live anywhere in the United States
EQUINE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM INCLUDES
| Program | Definition | Access |
|---|---|---|
| College, Career & Workforce Advisement | One-on-one sessions with an advisor who understands collegiate equestrian recruiting, NCAA/IHSA pathways, and workforce development across the industry — from grooms and barn managers to veterinary, business, and non-riding career tracks — plus leadership and life-skills development built into the advisement process. | Unlimited sessions — as often as your rider needs, plus year-round email and portal support. |
| Specialty & Pre-College Program Placement | We help students in elementary, middle, and high school find, apply to, and prepare for selective summer and enrichment programs in whatever field interests them — veterinary medicine, law, the arts, music, engineering, business, and more. We guide the search, advise throughout the application process, and give students an opportunity to explore college and career pathways years before they have to commit to one. | Ongoing — starts as early as elementary school. |
| Academic Support & Tutoring | Live online tutoring across core K–12 subjects, scheduled around barn time. | 20 sessions per year — 10 in the fall semester and 10 in the spring semester. |
| Alternative Learning Program (ALP) | Your rider's home base: a Google Classroom stocked with academic, vocational, and horsemanship coursework and resources, plus a dedicated ALP advisor assigned to help with whatever they need. | 24/7 access with advisor support year-round. |
| Personal Fundraising Page | A hosted fundraising application where your rider can raise money to help support eligible equestrian-related expenses. | Included. |
| USEF Fan Membership | Annual USEF Fan Membership registered in your rider's name. | 1 per year. |
| MET Sunshirt | Official MET team sunshirt so your rider can represent MET at their home barn and at shows. | 1 per year. |
| Grants & Scholarships — Application Support | We identify opportunities your rider may qualify for and help build the application. MET does not award these funds directly. | Ongoing. |
| MET Mounted Clinics | Member pricing on MET mounted clinics, which are held at locations around the country. | Discount varies by clinic. |
EQUINE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM TUITION
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| K-12 EOP Yearly Fee | $1,200.00 |
PAYMENT POLICY
| Title | Details |
|---|---|
| EOP Payments | MET EOP tuition payments are non-refundable once enrollment has begun. The EOP Program is an annual program that automatically renews each year so your rider's advisor support, tutoring, and classroom access continue without interruption. At least 30 days prior to each annual renewal, MET will email an invoice and renewal notice with the exact renewal date and amount. The annual fee will automatically renew and be charged on the anniversary date of the participant's original enrollment each year until canceled. You may cancel the upcoming annual renewal at any time before the renewal date by contacting the MET office by email or phone. |
| Payment Options | All credit card transactions will incur a 3.5% processing fee. ACH payments have no processing fee. |
