Sallee Equestrian Presents:
Complete Equine Studies
A COMPREHENSIVE HOMESCHOOL EQUINE CURRICULUM
Where equine science, practical horsemanship, and a lifelong love of horses come together.
A Comprehensive Approach to Equine Education
Complete Equine Studies is an engaging, interdisciplinary curriculum that examines the horse through biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics, movement, behavior, health, agriculture, and equine management.
Students also explore English and Western riding disciplines, equine sports, and a wide range of career pathways throughout the horse industry.
Through structured lessons, diagrams, research activities, case studies, and portfolio projects, students build meaningful equine knowledge while developing critical thinking, observation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
Self-paced online lessons • Printable coursework • Horsemanship Labs included
Who we are
Complete Equine Studies brings science, agriculture, history, career exploration, and practical horsemanship to life.
Students will move beyond memorizing horse facts. They will examine how equine body systems work together, investigate nutrition and health, interpret horse behavior, explore responsible care and management, and discover the many disciplines and careers within the equine industry.
The result is an engaging course that nurtures curiosity, strengthens academic understanding, and gives students a deeper respect for the horse.
Equine Science
Explore anatomy, physiology, nutrition, genetics, movement, health, and the interconnected systems of the equine body.
Practical Horsemanship
Learn about safe handling, horse behavior, responsible care, equipment, facilities, daily management, and equine welfare.
Disciplines & Careers
Discover English and Western riding disciplines, equine sports, and the wide range of educational and career opportunities involving horses.
A Complete Equine Education
Integrated Equine Science
Students examine the horse through biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, genetics, biomechanics, behavior, health, and environmental management.
Applied Learning
Academic concepts are connected to realistic decisions involving horse care, safety, feeding, movement, behavior, welfare, and responsible management.
Critical-Thinking Skills
Research activities, case studies, data interpretation, and evidence-based questions encourage students to observe carefully, analyze information, and explain their conclusions.
Comprehensive Industry Study
Students compare English and Western disciplines, examine equine sports, and explore the many businesses and career pathways within the horse industry.
Meaningful Student Work
Diagrams, written responses, research assignments, concept maps, and portfolio projects allow students to demonstrate their understanding throughout the course.
Flexible Homeschool Learning
Organized lessons and clearly defined coursework provide structure while allowing students to progress according to their family’s homeschool schedule.
Structured Academic Learning
Students progress through thoughtfully organized lessons that build their knowledge step by step. Complex equine science concepts are presented in an engaging, understandable way without sacrificing educational depth.
Meaningful Student Coursework
Assignments may include diagrams, research activities, written explanations, data interpretation, comparisons, case studies, and portfolio projects. Coursework helps students demonstrate what they have learned instead of simply watching videos or reading facts.
Learning That Connects to the Real World
Students apply what they learn to realistic situations involving horse health, behavior, care, safety, riding, and management. This strengthens critical thinking while helping students understand the responsibility involved in working with horses.
Meet Your Instructor
Rene Sallee
Founder and Instructor, Sallee Equestrian
Rene Sallee brings more than 30 years of hands-on equine experience to Complete Equine Studies. Her experience spans horse handling, training, daily care, and management, working with horses of different temperaments, abilities, and needs. These years have developed her practical understanding of horse behavior, communication, and the judgment responsible horsemanship requires.
As the founder and instructor of Sallee Equestrian, Rene teaches beginner riders, homeschool students, and families how to work with horses safely and confidently. She makes complex concepts understandable, helping students connect what they learn to what they observe in the horse.
Rene created CES to bring that experience into a structured equine science and horsemanship curriculum. Through engaging lessons and guided Horsemanship Labs, students gain a deeper understanding of horses—and a foundation for thoughtful handling, informed care, and continued learning.
Turn a Love of Horses Into a Meaningful Education
Give your student the opportunity to explore science, horsemanship, responsibility, and future possibilities through the study of the horse.
The Entire Course
$397
ONE TIME PAYMENT
Complete self-paced equine curriculum
Equine science, horsemanship, disciplines, and careers
Printable coursework, case studies, and portfolio projects
No horse ownership or previous experience required
FOR ARKANSAS RESIDENTS:
THE ENTIRE COURSE WITH 6 MOUNTED LESSONS!
$570
ONE TIME PAYMENT
Everything included in the complete online course
Six mounted lessons at Sallee Equestrian located in Cave City, AR
Guided, hands-on application of course concepts
Available to families who can attend lessons in Cave City, Arkansas.
Complete Equine Studies is designed for homeschool students who are interested in horses, equine science, animal care, agriculture, riding, or equine careers.
No. Students can complete the academic course without owning a horse.
The online course and in-person riding lessons are separate offerings. Families located near Sallee Equestrian may choose to combine the educational course with available hands-on lessons.
No. The course introduces foundational concepts while progressing into more detailed areas of equine science and horsemanship.
Yes. Students can progress through the course according to their family’s homeschool schedule.
List exactly what families receive, such as digital lessons, printable worksheets, activities, assignments, or assessments.