Ideally, this would have 3.5 stars. If you're someone like me who avidly researches equine education and keeps up with its advancements, there will be no new information here (and they left quite a few programs out, which was a disappointment. Perhaps an update will be in order in a few years.) That being said, this is the perfect reference book for a parent or trainer to have on hand. Even a school counselor or child psychologist would benefit from having it in their library, ready to show to aspiring equestrians. It provides a fair amount of information on each school, along with websites and valid phone numbers. It even has a section for international schools.