TAEGA-Academy Enrollment
Progressive Education in the Equestrian Arts for All Ages
The American Equestrian Guild Academy
Academy Enrollment
Select a stage to review the curriculum, pricing, and enrollment options.
Guild membership required prior to enrollment — Join the Guild →Start Free
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Choose Your Stage
Each stage builds on the last. Most new members begin at Stage I — Initiation.
I.
Initiation
Guild Rank: Apprentice
$19/mo or $190/yr
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Begin your journey.
Built for new riders, parents, adult amateurs, and anyone beginning their equestrian journey.
Curriculum
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Nature & History of the Horse
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Horse Behavior & Safe Interaction
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Grooming & Basic Horse Care
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Basic Anatomy & Tack
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Basic Mounted Skills & Groundwork
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Stable Safety & Horse Welfare
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Introductory Video Library
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Beginner Quizzes
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Apprentice Passport & Safety Badge
$19/mo
or $190/year
Two months free — includes Academy Passport, Digital Guild Certificate, curriculum planner, and annual member benefits.
Also available: Apprentice Starter Course — one-time $99
II.
Improvement
Guild Rank: Ranger
$29/mo or $290/yr
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Develop your horsemanship.
You ride horses — now you will understand them.
Curriculum
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Intermediate Riding Theory & Biomechanics
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Training Principles & Conditioning
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Nutrition & Preventative Care
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Advanced Groundwork & Horse Behavior
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Tack Fitting Fundamentals
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Introduction to Competition
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Basic Teaching Skills
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Stable Management
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Horse Purchasing Fundamentals
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Ranger Assessments & Ranger Passport
$29/mo
or $290/year
III.
Specialization
Guild Rank: Paladin
$49/mo or $490/yr
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Develop your expertise.
Unlocks six specialized educational pathways.
Sport Horse
Horse Development
Horse Care
Breeding
Teaching
Business
Each pathway provides advanced training in your chosen discipline with in-depth video courses, expert case studies, and practical applications.
$49/mo
or $490/year
IV.
Mastery
Guild Rank: Guild Master
$79/mo or $790/yr
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Lead, teach, and steward the craft.
The Guild Master rank is application and qualification based. Paying for this membership does not confer the rank.
Curriculum
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Advanced Educational Library
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Master Classes & Expert Lectures
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Research & Case Studies
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Business Education
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Teaching Methodology
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Mentorship Resources
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Leadership & Ethics
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Equestrian History
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Curriculum Development
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Portfolio Resources
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Guild Master Discussions
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Continuing Education
$79/mo
or $790/year
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Guild Family
Family Membership
$29/mo or $290/yr
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The whole family, one membership.
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1 adult + up to 3 junior accounts
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Full Apprentice curriculum
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Family horse-care education
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Parent resources
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Family progress dashboard
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Apprentice Starter Course
One-Time Purchase
$99 one-time
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Not ready for a subscription? Start here.
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Nature & History
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Safe Interaction
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Grooming
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Basic Tack
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Mounted Skills
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30-40 videos
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50-100 quizzes
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Apprentice Safety Assessment
Continue your Guild journey with an Apprentice membership after completing the Starter Course.
Advancement Is Earned, Not Purchased
Membership gives you access to the curriculum. Advancement through the Guild ranks requires assessment.
1
Apprentice Assessment
$25-$50
Demonstrates foundational knowledge and safety readiness.
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Ranger Assessment
$50-$75
Confirms developing horsemanship and theoretical understanding.
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Guild Master Assessment
$250-$500+
Application and qualification based. Contact the Academy to begin.