UC Davis Equestrian Center

Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to treat yourself or a loved one. While you’re at it, trot on over to the EQC to share the love! Our horses are head over hooves for visitors (especially those bringing treats)!

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A series of 10 images depicting a Valentine card with a blue background shows blue, gold, and yellow hearts surrounding and on a drawing of a tan horse with blue hair. Each image depicts a different quote in large white text with "To:" and "From:" written below.

1. Large white text reads, "Hay there! Be my Valentine?"
2. Large white text reads, "I’ll always be your mane supporter"
3. Large white text reads, "I’m head over hooves for you"
4. Large white text reads, "You’re a real stable friend"
5. Large white text reads, "You’re the only one who can rein me in"
6. Large white text reads, "Walk, trot, or canter... you’re my favorite en-counter"
7. Large white text reads, "Hooves and Kisses!"
8. Large white text reads, "You’re the only one who keeps me stable"
9. Large white text reads, "I’m not just horsing around when I say I love you"
10. Large white text reads, "You’re the mane reason I smile every day"

thank you for the big, fresh carrots for the horses at the UCD Equestrian center!

Image Description: multiple bags of carrots loaded in the back of a vehicle in front of The Pantry sign.

A good day at Rec Fest for new and returning students! 🚜

Students got to learn all about our Rec Riding lesson program (no prior riding experience required), job opportunities, and how they can bring their horse to college!

Students also got to learn about all the fun cool things club and Hunter Jumper Club at UC Davis offer!

Image 1: Tractor with a "U.C. Davis Equestrian Center" banner hung at the front with a Campus Recreation canopy in the background.
Image 2: Multiple students asking staff questions at the Equestrian Center table.
Image 3: Two Equestrian Center student staff answering new student's questions about our riding lesson program and job opportunities.

Calling all CA horse owners - share your thoughts and be entered to win!

The Access to Care Research Team at UC Davis - Large Animal Clinic - Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital is conducting a short survey to identify ways to improve experiences with equine veterinary care.

Your input will help enhance access, communication, and the overall care journey. Complete the survey (available in English and Spanish) to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Thank you for participating and sharing this survey to help us grow and improve equine veterinary services for everyone.

https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54HUHjKzTIOiqIm

This large arena is looking for more horses! If you're interested in rehoming a horse that needs a light job and is sound and gentle, contact us. We're looking for additional lesson horses, both english and western styles. Our horse health program includes farrier, vaccinations, worming, dental and maintenance by UCD vets. Our goal is to keep the horses healthy and happy for the long term. Horse donation and loan programs available.

Anna, an awesome lesson horse is enjoying a well-deserved week off!

The UCDavis riding program is looking for additional awesome horses! The horses are well taken care of and adored by many. The best horse matches are 6-18 yrs, gentle, well mannered and trained in arena work in English or western styles. Horse donations and loan programs are available to owners looking to potentially re-home their horses. For more info contact [email protected] or call (530)752-2372.

Lessons start this week and these awesome Riding Instructors have the horses tuned up and ready to go!

Help us make a splash! 💦 Every donation ripples out, creating more opportunities for wellness and connection through horses. Donate or share today at bit.ly/EQC-Crowdfund2025 💙🐴


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Exciting News! Registration for Rec Riding Lessons and Guardian Angel Program opens up this Tuesday, September 24th at 7am. Register online at rec.ucdavis.edu

Be sure to apply for the Well-Being Fee Waiver at https://campusrecreation.ucdavis.edu/fee-waiver for a chance to get up to the full cost of your lesson covered

[Image Description: A student excitedly posing next to a horse]