


Harnessing Decades of Educational Expertise for Student Success
EACPA
Equis Amare College Preparatory Academy (EACPA) is a visionary, nonprofit private secondary school currently in development in Nevada County, California, offering an innovative fusion of experiential learning college-preparatory academics and immersive equestrian education. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, EACPA integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with real-world experience in Equine Science, horsemanship, and agricultural business, preparing students for success in both higher education and professional careers.
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EACPA is where STEM education meets equine biology and equine business electives in a supportive, positive environment.
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Situated adjacent to a premier equestrian facility, EACPA offers a unique environment where students can engage in hands-on, interdisciplinary learning rooted in core curriculum, character development, accountability, and leadership, creating life-changing opportunities for our students.
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​Through the collaboration of academic study and equestrian education immersion, students will not only increase their academic abilities, but also build their character, integrity, accountability, mental, and physical strengths. Skills necessary to succeed in future careers and endeavors.
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Mission. Values. Goals
Mission: To ignite a lifelong passion for learning by harnessing each student’s love of horses. At EACPA, students grow not only in knowledge—but in confidence, purpose, and courage to change the world. EACPA empowers each student to explore their equine passion while developing academic excellence, personal growth, and inner strength. Here, learning is as dynamic as the lives our students aspire to lead.
EACPA is committed to supporting each individual student. Our program is intentionally designed to meet the needs of each student, fostering academic growth, and empowering them to realize their full potential.
We achieved our educational goals by providing our students with unique learning opportunities that connect core curriculum classroom instruction to hands-on experiences, fostering critical thinking and problem solving, both inside and outside of the classroom.
Values: Respect, Responsibility, Accountability, Understanding
Goals: Our educational goals are led by our individually customized programs that acknowledge different interests and learning styles that help students achieve academic excellence, personal growth, and an exceptional moral compass.
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Empowering students through trusted professional teachers in a safe and conducive learning environment. We meet and surpass our student’s expectations and learning outcomes.
At Equis Amare College Preparatory Academy, our students come first, and everything we do is guided by our values and professional ethics.
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EACPA is the bridge between the “human societal and economic world” and the “natural horse world.”





LAURA BRUNER
PROFESSIONAL EQUESTRIAN| CHILD ADVOCATE| ENTREPRENEUR
2001-Present
Laura Bruner is a Professional Equestrian, Child Advocate, Visionary, and Entrepreneur with over two decades of professional experience (2001-Present). Laura began her riding career in sunny Southern California at the Rolling Hills Equestrian Center at the age of 8.
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Throughout high school Laura trained and competed as an amateur on the Hunter Jumper A circuit under renowned Olympian Peter Breakwell. After College Laura continued with her riding career. She was awarded a prestigious spot riding, working, and training alongside members of the New Zealand Equestrian team.
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After many years of continued equine education, training experience, and dedication Laura opened her first professional training business.
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Laura's career took her back to sunny southern California to continue riding both Nationally and Internationally working and riding on the professional show circuit.
Throughout her career, horses as well as her clientele, under her guidance, have championed in both the Hunter and Jumpers A circuit rings.
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​With a distinguished career as a professional equestrian, Laura's present work centers on education through the development of EACPA, a visionary private high school for equine enthusiasts, reflecting her commitment to education in the field. Concurrently, she leverages her extensive experience to provide equine consulting and customized equestrian training programs to riders of all levels focusing on personalized development in a supportive environment outside the commitments of a full show schedule.
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Driven by a passion for education, Laura Bruner is committed to providing both current and future generations of equine enthusiasts with scientifically supported, study-backed academia. Her focus is on fostering a supportive and growth-oriented educational environment that empowers students with confidence through comprehensive knowledge.
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