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Equestrian Center

Want to bring your horse to college? Spots are now available! Check out our boarding page for more info.

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!

Leaf Your Cares Behind and Come Ride!

Our Group Riding Lessons and Guardian Angel Program are back for Fall 2026! Check out the lesson schedule to browse available classes before registration opens.

  • Session 1 Registration: Opens Tuesday, September 22 at 7am (Classes start the week of September 28)
  • Session 2 Registration: Opens Tuesday, October 20 at 7am (Classes start the week of October 26)

Need help covering costs? The Well-Being Fee Waiver can help make riding more accessible! Fall application opens on Thursday, September 10 at 9 am. The application closes once all fee waivers have been awarded so be sure to apply early!

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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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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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