Many colleges, usually ones that have agricultural programs or vet schools within them, have barns and lessons on campus. When you look at your potential college's brochure or website, look at their sports and see if they have equestrian sports listed…that will be your first clue as to whether they are a "horsey school" or not. If so, look further into it to see if their barn is on campus or not (some are as far as 45 minutes away, which could be a pain if you live on campus.)

Many schools will allow students to take equestrian courses without joining a competitive team. Some schools will allow students to take their horse with them and board it at their barn, though students on the equestrian team usually take precedence over non-team students.

And if all else fails, you can always locate a private barn near your college and continue to ride and train on your own. There are sure to be like-minded students at your college who could point you in the right direction as to whose barn or trainer is good or in need of someone to train their stock.

try to find a job near where your going to school that would make it possible..like at a stable. put an add in the paper to offer training if you can or something like that.

Many colleges and universities have equestrian teams, and you don't always have to compete if you join one of these teams, it's more of a club (although my school's equestrian team just moved up to being an actual sport).
You can also go to school where people have horses nearby (not necessarily owned by students) and work at a barn, take lessons, etc. if your school doesn't give you the opportunity to join an equestrian team.

Several schools offer degreen in "Equine Studies" which allows you to learn about horses (and usually have contacts to get you a chance to ride) without being competitive.

You can join an IHSA or NCAA team at your college. These teams provide riding oppotunities and you CAN compete, but you don't have to.

You can attend a college which actually has riding as part of the cirriculum… I personally know of Meredith Manor, but there are many others out there. In these cases riding is actually part of, or all of, a class and competition is available but usually not required.

Finally, you can simply sign up for lessons at a farm near your school. Farms near colleges are used to working with riders of all levels (many people that pick up riding in college are complete beginners, others are regular "A" circuit competitors). Like any other riding facility you will be able to take regular lessons and will have oppotunities to show but won't be required to compete.

I hope this helps you!

i know what Midway college in Midway, Kentucky is the only college in the United States that offers a equine therapy degree…might wanna check it out!