The Community Horsemanship Program at Wesleyan College provides area children an opportunity to learn more about the care of horses and ponies, riding, and mounted sports including gymkhana. Offering quality instruction in hunt seat riding (based on the modern forward seat) and in western horsemanship, students can ride and compete without the expense of owning their own horses. Welcoming riders of all skill levels, we help students develop responsibility, sportsmanship, moral judgment, leadership, and self-confidence.
Currently, due to the demands of our championship collegiate equestrian team, Wesleyan does not offer individual community riding lessons during the academic year. However, we do offer popular weekly equestrian and sports camps during the summer. Each camp features morning Equestrian sessions which include group riding lessons and proper care of horses. Each student is assigned to an accomplished and trained Wesleyan horse. Equestrian lessons are taught by experienced college and professional level instructors who have won numerous national level awards. Afternoon sessions vary each week with a featured sport taught by Wesleyan coaches and professionals.
The age levels of Wesleyan's Community Horsemanship Program students vary widely – from adults to children as young as eight years old. The program is based upon the guidelines of the United States Pony Club and the Affiliated National Riding Commissions. For more information about our Equestrian Center, please contact the stable manager at 478-757-5103.
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