Quick Facts

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

Programs and Services

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

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 and automatic fly system)
• Wash stalls, farrier bay, and veterinary care area
• Private tack rooms, student locker rooms, and extra storage loft space
• 43 half-acre grass paddocks for individual turnout
• Bridle trails
• Onsite classroom, office, student lounge, and welcome center with wireless Internet

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