Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center

Our equestrian programs offer a variety of classroom-based theory courses each semester on topics such as Equine Husbandry, Equine Management, History of the Horse, Methods of Teaching and Coaching the Equestrian, Horse Show Management, and Horse Show Judging. Quality riding instruction is offered in Western, Hunt Seat and Dressage, with classes offered for all levels from beginner through advanced. Upper level courses in disciplines such as reining, ranch riding, and show hunters and jumpers are also offered for more advanced riders.

Learn more about Equine Business Management

Any student, regardless of major, is welcome to pursue Equestrian Studies and Equine Business Management minors. Sixteen credits are required to fulfill the minor, a combination of academic or theory classes and activity classes (riding). The structure of the minor is flexible, allowing students to build their course of study around their specific equestrian interests.  

Alfred University offers the opportunity for you to combine an Equestrian minor with one of our existing majors to prepare you for a wide variety of careers. Examples might include:

• A combination of equestrian studies with a major in business might enable a student to run a training operation, open a tack shop or other small equine-related business, or handle accounting, marketing or sales for a large breeding operation.
• Students who choose to combine psychology and equestrian studies might work towards certification in equine-assisted psychotherapy.
• Several of our students pair their equestrian minor with a major in biology to prepare for veterinary school.
• Some students who are interested in careers in engineering or art and design take equestrian classes simply because it's a wonderful way to take advantage of all Alfred University has to offer, and because they want to stay involved with horses no matter what their career.

Courses are offered in English and Western riding, Draft Horse driving, and theory.

Learn more about Equestrian Studies

Opportunities to Compete

• English Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Varsity Teams
• Western IHSA Varsity Team.
• Alfred University fully supports varsity team participation, there are no out-of-pocket expenses for team members.

Opportunities to Learn

• Equine majors and minors
• A comprehensive Pre-Health and Pre-Vet Advising Program
• Academic riding horses available for all students
• More than 40 university-owned horses available for lessons and competitive events, thanks to the generosity of our donors
• Scholarships are available based on financial need

Opportunities to Diversify

• One of the few four-year schools in the country offering nationally recognized programs in art and engineering and a complete equine educational experience
• Couple other areas of study, including business, pre-vet or pre-med, and psychology with an equine focus

Opportunities to Gain Experience

• We have a large number of work study hours available that enable students to earn money towards tuition and cost of living by working in the barn
• Field trips
• Schooling shows and clinics
• In-house seminars on topics such as nutrition, trainers, hoof care, etc
• Equestrian Center and boarding facilities for student-owned horses within 5-minutes of campus.

Opportunities in the Summer

• The Alfred University Equestrian Center hosts summer camps every year. Summer opportunities include:
  • Varsity Recruit Camp (Hunt Seat, Dressage, Western)
  • Future Prospect Camp (Hunt Seat, Dressage, Western)
  • Equine Academic Institute

Learn more about Summer Programs

Alfred University students can arrange to board their horses at the Equestrian Center. Students have the ability to work their horses in classes and/or anytime University personnel is on the grounds and the arena is not in use. Please direct questions about boarding to our Director.

Cost

Students may bring their own horses to school. A monthly fee of $500 is charged for full care boarding.

Services provided

• 14% pelleted feed
• Feeding is done 3 times/day
• Grass hay
• Special feeding
• Students wishing to use a different grain, top dress, or add supplements to the feed, must purchase these items and place them on our feed cart. We will be happy to feed them to your horse
• Automatic waterers
• Daily stall cleaning
• Daily turn out (weather permitting)
• With gelding or mare herds in large fields or
• Limited time in individual turn out if necessary
• Daily arena time to ride your horse.