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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!

Summer Fun at the EQC!

Looking for a great way to spend your summer? The UC Davis Equestrian Center is offering private and semi-private riding lessons all summer long! Email our office at equestriancenter@campusrec.ucdavis.edu for more information.

Planning ahead? Fall Quarter group riding lessons and Guardian Angel registration opens September 30th at 7am. Our lesson offerings will be posted on our registration portal rec.ucdavis.edu in mid September.

Need help covering costs? The Well-Being Fee Waiver can help make riding more accessible. Fall applications will open September 15th. Apply early!

We can’t wait to see you at the barn!

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