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 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.” 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 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. 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 — 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. I love the equestrian facility 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 C-3 Pony Club Examiner Education Chair, PACTH n n NARHA and PACTH Master Instructor Teaches all advanced level Equitation classes, Specialization in Equitation and Educator 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] B.S., Equestrian Studies, Wilson College Hunt Seat and Western Equitation 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