Wilson College Programs 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 made it possible for me to take my 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. Katie Douglas ‘08 ” Chesapeake Beach, MD Major: Equestrian Management & Equine Management Programs for Equestrians

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. Equestrian Majors at Wilson The 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. 3

n Equestrian Management teaches students to train 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.

Being an EFT major, I am able to take my love of horses to a new “ level. I am learning to teach riding, but especially learning the techniques to teach riding to individuals who have various mental and/or physical disabilities. With the knowledge I am gaining at Wilson, I will be able to provide experiences that will help to improve on the limitations of their respective situations. I am proud to be learning how to use the horse to help people in order to make a difference in their lives along with their family and friends. Stephanie St. Louis ’08 ” North Andover, MA Major: Equine Facilitated Therapeutics and Psychology Minor: Religious Studies Equestrian Facilities at Wilson

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'. 5

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 — , Eventing, Hunters and Jumpers and Western. Each school horse is assigned a properly fitted and . The College provides grooming supplies and saddle pads.

I love the because you “ never have to do the same thing two days in a row. We ride on trails, swim the Heather Newett ‘07 horses, jump in the outdoor and indoor East Stroudsburg, PA arenas, practice flatwork in the dressage Major: Biology/Pre-Vet arena, work on technique over cross Minor: Chemistry country obstacles and do fitness sets on the hills. There are endless opportunities for people to expand their riding horizons at Wilson whether or not they have their own horse.” 7

Quality Instructors with Vast Experience

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 [email protected] B.A., B.S., D.V.M. Washington State University; DVM Residency in Veterinary Anesthesia Graduate A USPC, 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 continued on next page Quality Instructors Annette Gavin [email protected] Ann O’Shallie [email protected] B.A., University, City of London Coordinator of the EFT Program n Competes in Eventing and Dressage B.S., Animal (Equine) Science, University of n Trained and competed in Europe Maryland; M.Ed. Pennsylvania State University n Completed BHS training n Past Vice President of NARHA; Secretary and n Education Chair, PACTH C-3 Pony Club Examiner n n NARHA and PACTH Master Instructor Teaches all advanced level Equitation classes, and Educator Specialization in Equitation n n Teaches core EFT courses, Anatomy & Advises the Eventing Team Physiology, Biomechanics & Kinesiology, n Teaches Equestrian Studies classes and Performance Management and Teaching training classes Horsemanship Management, Teaching n Trained with Jane Bartle and Horsemanship and First Year Seminar Henrick Johansen n Teaches Intermediate, Advanced and Specialized Equitation in Balanced Seat, Judie Blessing [email protected] and Western Equitation B.S., Equestrian Studies, Wilson College n n Taught at universities, equestrian programs Competes at 1st level in Dressage and clinics for 30 years n Trains with Annette Gavin; previously n Academic and club/team advisor including trained with Col. Kitts IHSA Hunt Seat and Western Teams and n Teaches Equitation classes, Basic through Drill Team Intermediate n Teaches Equestrian Studies classes in Ellen Schroyer [email protected] Event Management B.S Secondary Education, Ohio University; M.A., n Teaches at camps; runs summer shows Psychology, Hood College at Wilson n Competes at 4th level in Dressage and Low n Trained with Jane Bartle and Level Eventing. Henrick Johansen n Trained with Major Jeremy Beale and Annette Gavin; currently training with Emily Lecker [email protected] Todd Bryan B.S., Equestrian Studies, Wilson College n Teaches Equitation classes—Basic 1, n Competes at 1st level in Dressage and Intermediate 2-5 and Dressage Low Level Eventing n Teaches Equestrian Studies classes in n Trains with Annette Gavin Facility Management and Applied n Teaches in Community Riding Program Training Techniques n Trained with Jane Bartle and n Coaches the Dressage Team Henrick Johansen n Trained with Jane Bartle and Henrick Johansen Darby Fritsche [email protected] B.S., Equine Facilitated Therapeutics, Wilson College n Advanced Instructor in EFT n Executive Director, PACTH n PACTH Master Instructor and Evaluator n Teaches Basic trough Intermediate Equitation in Balanced Seat and Western Equitation n Community Riding Program Instructor n Drill Team Coach 9 Equestrian Life at Wilson Camaraderie, Friendship and Teamwork Students 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 Teams Wilson 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 11

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 (no clogs, deep treads or tennis shoes); many students use half 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 , especially if the student intends to continue in the profession

Riding Evaluations Prior 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 Events Wilson 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. Recreational Riding Students 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 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 information about any of our other major areas of study. Areas of Study

Majors with their Concentrations Accounting Environmental Science Mass Communications n Managerial Accounting Equestrian Studies n Media Studies n Financial Accounting n Equine Management n Professional Writing Biology n Equestrian Management Mathematics n Biochemistry & Physiology Equine Facilitated Philosophy & Religion n Ecology & Evolutionary Therapeutics Psychobiology Biology Exercise & Sport Science Psychology Business & Economics n Health/Fitness Instructor Sociology n Economics n Exercise Specialist Spanish n International Business Fine Arts Veterinary Medical n Management n Studio Art Technology n Management Information n Art History n Veterinary Biology Systems French n Veterinary Business Chemistry History & Political Science Management Elementary Education n History Pre-Professional Programs n Certification in Environmental n International Relations Education n Health Sciences n Political Science n English Law n Thematic Concentration n Medicine n Literary Studies International Studies n Veterinary Medicine n Writing

Minors Archeology Environmental Studies Music Art History Film Studies Peace & Conflict Studies Athletic Coaching French Philosophy Biology German Philosophy & Religion Business Historic Preservation Political Science Chemistry History Psychology Computer Science International Studies Social Ethics Dance Latin Sociology Economics Management Information Spanish English Systems Studio Art Entrepreneurship & Small Mass Communications Theater Business Management Mathematics Women’s Studies

Secondary Education Certification is available in the following areas: Biology English Mathematics Spanish Chemistry Environmental Studies Social Studies