UConn Department of Animal Science

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Come ride at UConn this summer!

The University of Connecticut Animal Science Department offers horseback riding lessons open to the public. Ride in one of the largest indoor arenas in the Northeast with experienced lesson horses and exceptional instructors.

Flexible scheduling available based on instructor, horse, and rider availability!

Program Highlights:

- Private, semi-private, and group lessons available
- Experienced instructors and lesson horses
- Flexible scheduling
- Indoor riding arena for year-round riding

Register today! Schedule your lesson by visiting https://s.uconn.edu/ride

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

CURRENTLY SOLD OUT

🍑 Peach is now available!! 🍑 Available for a limited time. We're open Mon-Thurs 11am-7pm; beginning this Friday (6/5) we'll be open daily from 11am-9pm for the rest of the summer.

Can we all agree this is the cutest thing on your feed today? 🐴💙

🐴 UConn IEA Team Tryouts are coming this summer!

The UConn Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team is looking for new riders to join us.

📅 Wednesday, July 8, 2026
📍 UConn Storrs Campus
⏰ Tryouts begin at 5 PM

Open to:
✔️ Upper school riders (grades 9–12)
✔️ Future riders (grades 4–8)

Weekly practices are held Wednesdays at 5 PM and 6 PM throughout the year.

Come be part of a fun, supportive, and competitive equestrian team at UConn! 🐎💙

Contact Alena Meacham at [email protected] to learn more.

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If UConn hosted your dream equine clinic… who would be teaching it? 👀🐴

We’re exploring future educational clinics and industry events for students and the equine community, and we’d love your input.

Tag a clinician, trainer, veterinarian, or equine professional you’d love to learn from at UConn. ⬇️

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