Quick Facts

Albion College's 340-acre Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center, opened in fall 2004, offers support for five disciplines: hunt seat, dressage, show jumping, eventing and western. Under the direction of professional staff, it it attracts riders and spectators from across Michigan and the greater U.S..

Programs and Services

• IHSA competition (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association)
• IDA competition (Intercollegiate Dressage Association)
• Lessons (beginner through advanced)
• Symposiums with top professionals
• Summer camps
• Boarding
• Locally provided veterinary and farrier services
• Hosting for shows
• British Horse Society instruction

Facilities

• Randi C. Heathman Arena (100' x 400' indoor arena with heated viewing and judging areas)
• 100' x 200' outdoor all-weather sand arena
• 250' x 300' grass arena
• State-of-the-art stable blocks capable of holding 79 horses (individual 12' x 12' windowed stalls with Nelson automatic water stations)
• Wash stalls, farrier bay, and veterinary care area
• Private tack rooms, student locker rooms, and extra storage loft space
• 34 half-acre grass paddocks for individual turnout
• Bridle trails
• Onsite classroom, office, student lounge, and welcome center

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