UC Davis Equestrian Center

06/16/2024

Summer is in full swing at the EQC!
We have group riding lessons now open for registration! Visit rec.ucdavis.edu for our summer group lesson schedule or email [email protected] for info on private or semi-private lessons.

We're excited to welcome visitors all summer to explore our facility during our regular operating hours. Don't forget to stay hydrated, use sun protection and dress comfortably for the weather while enjoying your time with us!

[Image Description: chestnut horse wearing a sun hat]

06/05/2024

The UC Davis Equestrian Center is seeking new horse donations or care-leases to enrich our recreational lesson program (Rec Riding), which primarily serves UC Davis students and community members. Our program offers a safe and welcoming introduction to the equestrian community, where horses play a crucial role in fostering a supportive and educational environment.

We are looking for horses over 6 years old that are serviceably sound, calm-minded, and suitable for beginner to low intermediate adult riders. Our current herd is comprised of a wide range of breeds, from arabians to draft crosses and ages ranging from 6 to 22.

Donations are tax-deductible and greatly impact our ability to provide quality riding experiences and education. Our horses are cherished and well-cared for by dedicated staff and volunteers. If you have a horse that fits these criteria, please consider contributing to our program or help us spread the word by sharing our post!

For more information on loans or donations, please email us at [email protected]

04/01/2024

Welcome back Aggies! Our horses are excited to welcome you back to Campus, so be sure to stop by the EQC this quarter.

There is something about the first of April that does odd things to our horses. Nothing that some treats and neck scratches can't fix!

Riding lesson registration for session 1 is open and we only have 2 spots left in Riding 300 and Riding 400 register at rec.ucdavis.edu before lessons start next week. Session 2 opens April 27th at 7am

Photo Cred: Barn Supervisor, Eden F.

03/09/2024

Today was the perfect day to have some fun in the sun! Students from the UC Davis Guardian Scholars Program came out to learn about our program and got to make some special handmade treats for our lesson horses!

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02/15/2024

Some roans are red, some roans are blue. Poems are hard, horses are cute!

Happy Valentine's Day!

[Image Description: Photo 1, bay horse wearing a valentine heart headband. Photo 2, grey horse wearing a valentine heart headband.]

Photo Credit: Student Staff Member, Julia L.

01/03/2024

We hope you are feeling refreshed after the holidays/break and excited for the start of the new year!
Rec Riding class schedule is now posted on rec.ucdavis.edu

Registration for Session 1 opens January 6th at 7am
Registration for Session 2 opens February 3rd at 7am

The Well-Being Fee Waiver application is now open. Be sure to apply for an opportunity to get the cost of your class covered! https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver

[Image Description: 2 chestnut horses in the foreground. One horse is playfully sticking his tongue out. A bay horse is in the background wearing a Santa hat.]

Photo Cred: Instructor Kaitlyn W.

10/28/2023

Reminder our Registration for Fall Session 2 Lessons and Guardian Angel opens TOMORROW 10/28 at 7am!

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09/30/2023

Registration for Session 1 Riding Lessons open TOMORROW, Saturday 9/30 at 7am
Sheryll and Sasha loved meeting you all at RecFest!
These two horses are star members of our Rec Riding Lesson Program!

09/28/2023

Gunner is excited to announce that registration for our Advance Handling class is NOW OPEN!

This is a fun, hands-on class for people who would like to build on their handling skills. Participants get assigned a different horse to work with each week.
First class starts Sunday, October 1st at 3pm! Go to rec.ucdavis.edu and click under "Equestrian" then "Hands-On Horse Seminars" to register.

Registration for our Riding Lessons will open up this Saturday, 9/30 at 7am

07/01/2023

Summer Session 1 registration for Guardian Angel Training is now open!
Summer Session 2 registration will open 7/24/23. Register at rec.ucdavis.edu

[Image Description: bay horse peering his head through the fence]

05/06/2023

Food tastes better when you eat with friends 💕

03/30/2023

Reminder! Registration for Spring Session 1 Lessons opens today 3/30 at 9pm at rec.ucdavis.edu

Registration for session 2 opens 5/1 at 9pm.
If you're a current UC Davis Student, make sure to apply for the well being fee waiver to get the full cost of their lessons covered: https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver

03/15/2023

Mark your calendars for the UC Davis Horse Barn Production Sale on June 24th-25th!

Save the date! We have a great line up of sale horses and a mule coming your way! For the most up-to-date sale information, visit our website: https://animalscience.ucdavis.edu/horsebarn

03/14/2023

Make sure to register for the fee waiver on March 27th at https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver

Classe schedule will be posted next week at rec.ucdavis.edu

Registration Dates:
Session 1: Thursday, March 30th at 9pm
Session 2: Monday, May 1st at 9pm

02/25/2023

Check out this great opportunity from UC Davis Youth Programs and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine!
Apply by March 6
https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/recreation/youth-programs/summer-camps/b-camps

02/24/2023

From summer trail rides at Kennedy Meadows Resort & Pack Station to side saddle demos at UC Davis Equestrian Center, Johnny can do it all!

Thank you to Project R.I.D.E. Inc. for lending us this beautiful English side saddle and student barn supervisor, Eleanor, for being our demo rider! This demo was done in collaboration with professor, Clare Spencer, and her DES191 class to demonstrate the design and structure of 19th century English side saddle riding skirts.

02/09/2023

We still have a few spots open for Riding 300 and 400 🐎
Register at rec.ucdavis.edu
Classes start next week!

02/01/2023

Winter sunshine nap time for the Pack Station horses

01/25/2023

Session 2 Registration opens Monday, February 6th at 9pm register at rec.ucdavis.edu 🐴

Students are eligible for a fee waiver to cover the full cost of their lesson. Students should apply before registration opens. For more info, go to https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver

Session 2 lessons start the week of February 13th

01/10/2023

Welcome back Aggies!
We hope everyone is staying safe in this weather

The horses are looking forward to the end of all this heavy rain but they're not letting mud stop them from having their mid-day naps

01/08/2023

Join us at our "Getting Ready for Rec Riding" class on Saturday 1/14 from 9am-12pm
Registration is now open: https://rec.ucdavis.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=9cf96008-5cd3-4c73-8ca5-b05046178c42&semesterId=c5534f56-cb88-40e6-817b-f6f470746383

01/07/2023

It's almost time for Session 1 Rec Riding registration!
Registration opens on Monday, January 9th at 9pm 🐎
rec.ucdavis.edu

Lessons start January 17th

12/26/2022

Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year!

12/17/2022

Thank you, Cecilia and Sierra Sage Treatment Center for welcoming us to your amazing facility! You have such a special program and the work you do is so inspiring.

Huge thanks to Higby's Country Feed and Elk Grove Milling for your generous donations to the students in this wonderful program and a shout out to UC Davis Women's Resources and Research Center and UC Davis Center for Equine Health for giving us some extra things for our goody bags!

There are so many great opportunities in the horse industry and its incredible see so much support for youth and future professionals from all sectors of the equine industry and from extraordinary programs such as Sierra Sage.

12/14/2022

National Horse Day and honoring our wonderful lesson horses!

12/02/2022

Holiday shopping and pizza party for all equine enthusiasts! Tack Warehouse Woodland

11/29/2022

Winter Lesson Registration opens Monday, January 9th at 9pm 🐎 register at rec.ucdavis.edu

Students are eligible for a fee waiver to cover the full cost of their lesson. Students should apply before registration opens. For more info, go to https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver

Session 1 lessons start the week of January 16th.

11/18/2022

We are hiring for a part-time assistant animal tech to join our team! Posting closes on November 30th.

To apply, go to:

https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=45183&PostingSeq=1

11/03/2022

These special visitors wanted to let us know that it's November, the Month of Giving Thanks! 🦃💕

We're thankful for our incredible staff, amazing horses and the wonderful boarders and participants at the Equestrian Center!

10/25/2022

Bits and Bridles Horse Seminar
Register at rec.ucdavis.edu

Learn about what they're made of, how they work and finding the right fit for your horse. We'll also do a demonstration fitting bridles and bits onto a horse and discuss bitless bridles and hackamores.

*see comment section for direct link