Wilson CollegePrograms for equestrians

I love the trainers and instructors at Wilson. They are accepting of all personal goals and sincerely

work hard to get you there. Riding in lessons with

Dr. Tukey that specialize in eventing made it possible for

me to take my horse to his first event this past year. We

continue to excel through the program and I have Wilson

and Dr. Tukey to thank for these accomplishments.

KatieDouglas‘08 ChesapeakeBeach,MD Major:Equestrian Management & Equine Management

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Wilson College provides rigorous study in the liberal arts and sciences and strong preparation for careers in the equine world as well as other fields. All students complete requirements in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Wilson students develop, among others, effective skills in written and oral communication, the power to think and reason critically and the appreciation of cultural differences.

Most Wilson students, including those majoring in Equestrian Studies or Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, select one or more minors that provide in-depth study outside of their major field. Some students choose to complete degree requirements for two majors with the understanding that this may take them more than four years.

Whether you wish to pursue a degree or an eventual career in the equine world or want to continue riding while majoring in another discipline, Wilson College can fulfill those objectives. Wilson makes it easy for students to pursue their equestrian interests because, unlike many colleges with equestrian offerings, our facilities are part of our beautiful 300-acre campus, just a short walk from our residence halls.

Programs forEquestrians

Equestrian Majors atWilsonThe equestrian industry has an annual economic impact that exceeds one billion dollars. A variety of equine-related jobs await those individuals with the technical knowledge and appropriate skills acquired from our degree programs.

EquEstrian studiEs

Equestrian Studies has two concentrations, Equine Management and Equestrian Management.

n Equine Management prepares students for a future in stable, facility and/ or event management. Students learn to manage boarding facilities, horse shows and other equestrian events. Required courses, such as Introduction to Business, Introduction to Management and a third business course of the student’s choosing, along with equine-related courses prepare graduates for all phases of this career field.

n Equestrian Management teaches students to train horses as well as to teach riding. Students are given classical foundations in training and teaching techniques as well as Balanced Seat Equitation. In addition to the equine courses, students are required to complete coursework in the fields of biology, anatomy and physiology, education and psychology to prepare them to work with people as well as horses.

EquinE FacilitatEd thEraPEutics (EFt)

n A major in Equine Facilitated Therapeutics (EFT) combines the student’s knowledge of the horse with an in-depth study of the use of the horse as a therapeutic partner for individuals with mental, physical or emotional disabilities. Students gain a thorough knowledge of human disabilities; biomechanics and kinesiology of both the human and the horse; evaluation techniques; training the therapy horse; and methods of teaching riders with disabilities.

n Wilson College is a North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) member center and a training center for the Pennsylvania Council on Therapeutic Horsemanship (PACTH) instructors.

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BeinganEFTmajor,Iamabletotakemyloveofhorsestoanewlevel.Iamlearningtoteachriding,butespeciallylearningthetechniquestoteachridingtoindividualswhohavevariousmentaland/orphysicaldisabilities.WiththeknowledgeIamgainingatWilson,Iwillbeabletoprovideexperiencesthatwillhelptoimproveonthelimitationsoftheirrespectivesituations.Iamproudtobelearninghowtousethehorsetohelppeopleinordertomakeadifferenceintheirlivesalongwiththeirfamilyandfriends.

Stephanie St. Louis ’08 North Andover, MA Major:EquineFacilitatedTherapeuticsandPsychology Minor: ReligiousStudies

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The Penn Hall Equestrian Center is located on the grounds of our campus. The multi-million dollar facilities at Wilson were designed to maximize student involvement with the horses. The grounds are well lit; it is not unusual to see students in and around the barns and arenas evenings and weekends.

Indoor Arenas

Both indoor arenas at the Penn Hall Equestrian Center feature shadowless lighting and rubber mix footing.

n Hawthorne Arena measures 100' x 300'; it is equipped with observation bleachers.

n Cook Arena measures 76' x 204'.

Equestrian FacilitiesatWilson

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Outdoor Facilities

n Kitts Arena is a 150' x 300' riding arena with racetrack sand footing.

n A newly constructed cross country course has fences that range from 2' to 3' 7".

n 20 acres of fenced paddocks and pastures offer ample space for outdoor riding.

Barns

Three barns have a total of 71 stalls for school and student horses. All stalls are 12' x 12'. The barns are well-lit with high ceilings and fans for ventilation, sliding doors with see-through partitions, rubber mat flooring, warm water wash stalls and storage and tack rooms.

Boarding

Stabling for student-owned horses is on a space-available basis. Students are allowed to use their own horse or an assigned school horse for their bi-weekly 75-minute lesson. Boarding fees cover the cost of hay, bedding, feed, stall cleaning and turnout. Veterinary, shoeing and additional feeding costs are the responsibility of the student. Students may ride their horses during operating hours. If appropriate, some horses may be leased to the school to defray boarding costs. Wilson is very protective of the welfare of all the horses used in our lesson program.

Talented School Horses

Wilson owns school horses of various levels. The school horses are continuously trained by our instructors and staff to make certain that they are ready to give Wilson students a variety of experiences. Wilson school horses are available for beginner through advanced riders in the various disciplines — Dressage, Eventing, Hunters and Jumpers and Western. Each school horse is assigned a properly fitted saddle and bridle. The College provides grooming supplies and saddle pads.

Heather Newett ‘07East Stroudsburg, PA Major: Biology/Pre-VetMinor:Chemistry

Ilovetheequestrianfacilitybecauseyouneverhavetodothesamethingtwodaysinarow.Werideontrails,swimthehorses,jumpintheoutdoorandindoorarenas,practiceflatworkinthedressagearena,workontechniqueovercrosscountryobstaclesanddofitnesssetsonthehills.ThereareendlessopportunitiesforpeopletoexpandtheirridinghorizonsatWilsonwhetherornottheyhavetheirownhorse.

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quality instructors withVastExperience

Wilson instructors have backgrounds in many different aspects of the equestrian world that range from managing their own equestrian facilities, backing, training and competing horses as well as instructing students of all levels. Instructors stay up to date by participating in professional development programs with world-class instructors like Jane Bartle and Henrik Johansen.

John TukEy, Director of Equestrian Studies jtukey@wilson.eduB.A.,B.S.,D.V.M.WashingtonStateUniversity;DVMResidencyinVeterinaryAnesthesiaGraduateAUSPC,1978 n Teaches all Advanced Level Equitation classes; Specialization in Equitation n Teaches Reproduction, Anatomy and Physiology, Coaching and Health Management n Coaches the Eventing Team n Designed and built the Cross Country course n Competed through Open Preliminary in Eventing and trains at 3rd level in Dressage n Taught at universities, Pony Clubs and private clinics for more than 25 years n Trained with Dietrich Von Hofpgarten, Richard Meade, Kevin Freeman, Lockie Richards, Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen

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Ann o’ShAlliE aoshallie@wilson.eduCoordinator of the EFT Program B.S.,Animal(Equine)Science,UniversityofMaryland;M.Ed.PennsylvaniaStateUniversitynPast Vice President of NARHA; Secretary and Education Chair, PACTHnNARHA and PACTH Master Instructor and EducatornTeaches core EFT courses, Anatomy & Physiology, Biomechanics & Kinesiology, Performance Management and Teaching Horsemanship Management, Teaching Horsemanship and First Year SeminarnTeaches Intermediate, Advanced and Specialized Equitation in Balanced Seat, Hunt Seat and Western EquitationnTaught at universities, equestrian programs and clinics for 30 yearsnAcademic and club/team advisor including IHSA Hunt Seat and Western Teams and Drill Team

EllEn SChroyEr eschroyer@wilson.eduB.SSecondaryEducation,OhioUniversity;M.A.,Psychology,HoodCollegenCompetes at 4th level in Dressage and Low Level Eventing. nTrained with Major Jeremy Beale and Annette Gavin; currently training with Todd BryannTeaches Equitation classes—Basic 1, Intermediate 2-5 and Dressage nTeaches Equestrian Studies classes in Facility Management and Applied Training TechniquesnCoaches the Dressage TeamnTrained with Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen

AnnETTE GAvin agavin@wilson.eduB.A.,University,CityofLondonnCompetes in Eventing and DressagenTrained and competed in Europe nCompleted BHS training nC-3 Pony Club ExaminernTeaches all advanced level Equitation classes, Specialization in EquitationnAdvises the Eventing TeamnTeaches Equestrian Studies classes and training classesnTrained with Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen

JuDiE BlESSinG jblessing@wilson.edu B.S.,EquestrianStudies,WilsonCollegenCompetes at 1st level in DressagenTrains with Annette Gavin; previously trained with Col. Kitts nTeaches Equitation classes, Basic through IntermediatenTeaches Equestrian Studies classes in Event ManagementnTeaches at camps; runs summer shows at WilsonnTrained with Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen

EMily lECkEr elecker@wilson.eduB.S.,EquestrianStudies,WilsonCollegenCompetes at 1st level in Dressage and Low Level EventingnTrains with Annette GavinnTeaches in Community Riding ProgramnTrained with Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen

DArBy FriTSChE dfritsche@wilson.edu B.S.,EquineFacilitatedTherapeutics, WilsonCollegenAdvanced Instructor in EFTnExecutive Director, PACTHnPACTH Master Instructor and Evaluator nTeaches Basic trough Intermediate Equitation in Balanced Seat and Western EquitationnCommunity Riding Program InstructornDrill Team Coach

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Camaraderie, Friendship and TeamworkStudents enjoy the spirit of camaraderie and support that is fostered by the Honor Principle at Wilson College. Members of our community act with integrity in all aspects of life on this campus. We trust each other to be mature and responsible individuals. Life and learning at the equestrian center benefit from this common aim as students work together to support and accept each equestrian discipline.

Intercollegiate TeamsWilson equestrian students compete against teams from other colleges in three disciplines: n Dressage n Hunt Seat Equitation n Western Equitation

Other equestrian groups on campus include: n Eventing Team n Musical Drill Team n Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club

Equestrian life atWilson

Riding Equipment and Clothing

Depending on the discipline or area of riding preference, students may be required to have:

n Hard smooth soled leather shoes or paddock boots (noclogs,deeptreads ortennisshoes); many students use half chaps or full riding boots to protect their calves

n Britches not required but recommended

n Warm multi-layered dress recommended for the winter months

n Approved helmet with a chin strap and harness, which may be borrowed from the College

n Protective jumping vests highly recommended

n Other recommended equipment: gloves, dressage whip, jumping bat, lunge line and side reins, especially if the student intends to continue in the profession

Riding EvaluationsPrior to being scheduled in riding classes, freshman and transfer students are given a 20-30 minute riding evaluation to help coordinate class development. Students receive a background information questionnaire that must be returned to the college in advance of the evaluation day. Riding evaluations are usually scheduled as a part of the college orientation program. Horses are provided and students are instructed to ride in their normal manner, as relaxed as possible. Students should have a pleasant experience, knowing that our professionals are making evaluations and decisions in their best interest and future development as riders.

Equestrian Center EventsWilson students benefit from in-house horse shows and clinics that are given by nationally and internationally known clinicians. Clinics are open to both students and the public. Those offering clinics over the past few years include Jane Bartle, Henrik Johansen, Barbara Bergman, Evelyn Susol, Kenny Harlow and Pat Parelli. Potential clinicians include Anne Kursinski.

Wilson hosts at least one Intercollegiate Hunt Seat show and one Intercollegiate Dressage Association show every year. In addition, Wilson hosts several Combined Tests, Dressage Shows and Hunt Seat/Fun Shows yearly. Students are involved in show management and all phases of these events.

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Recreational RidingStudents may use the arenas during off hours for further training and riding. Through the pairs riding program, students may also use the trails or coordinate trail rides through the community. Many students join our equestrian clubs for additional riding time and training.

Internships

Internships are a means of developing experience and maturity within the industry. Students are encouraged to actively look for appropriate training centers to develop their internship as soon as they know their focus of interest. The Career Development Office at the College provides assistance.

Pony Club Scholarship

Pony Club members with a C-3 or higher rating combined with a minimum cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 in a college prep curriculum are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship to Wilson College.

Contact Wilson College

This brochure introduces you to the equestrian programs and facilities at Wilson. No brochure can ever take the place of a visit where you can explore the campus and all of our facilities as well as speak with faculty and students.

n The Admissions Office plans open house events and visit days that are detailed on our College website www.wilson.edu.

n Scheduled individual visits are also available on weekdays wherein your campus tour and meetings are tailored to your interests.

n Information for prospective students can be obtained by calling our Admissions Office at (800) 421-8402 or mailing the information request card attached to this brochure.

Students also participate on equestrian teams and take riding classes while pursuing other majors. Please contact the Admissions Office if you want to receive more

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