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Equestrian Center

Welcome to the Equestrian Center

The Equestrian Center (EQC) is an on-campus recreation facility that offers horse boarding and riding lessons. We are open to visitors and have on-site campus wifi, picnic tables and lots of space for people to study, relax and have fun!

We offer a wide variety of activities that range from competitive equestrian sports to club teams to leisure riding lessons. Not interested in riding but love horses? Our Guardian Angel program teaches you how to handle, groom and care for your favorite UCD horse. Regardless of your riding or horse experience, we have something for everyone and encourage you to stop by and meet our horses!

Come ride with us this winter!

Session 1 registration opens Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7am and Session 2 registration opens Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 7am. Our lesson offerings will be posted on our registration portal rec.ucdavis.edu in mid-December.

Need help covering costs? The Well-Being Fee Waiver can help make riding more accessible. Winter applications will open December 22nd. Apply early!

Private Lessons:

We will be offering a limited amount (based on instructor availability) of private and semi-private riding lessons between December 13th - January 11th. Email our office at equestriancenter@campusrec.ucdavis.edu for more information.

Holiday Hours:

We are open to the public year-round but will have modified holiday hours in November and December. See our Hours, Location & Contact page for more details.

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Lessons

From the fundamentals of horseback riding to picking up the proper lead at faster gaits. All levels are welcome!

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Meet The Horses

We have several wonderful horses for you to enjoy at the Equestrian Center.

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Boarding

Our full service facility is staffed with stall cleaners, barn supervisors and on-site residents. Stall and Pasture options are available.

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