Practicum members will be required to attend one meeting per month usually held on a Monday evening. At the monthly meetings, practicum students will have the opportunity to hear guest speakers, observe riding demonstrations, apply for field trips, and participate in riding clinics. These activities give practicum students an introduction to all the various phases of the horse industry. Students will also have the opportunity at the first meeting to sign up for the Adopt A Horse to Care For program. This program is for one semester at a time and students adopt a horse to clip, bathe, groom and pull manes etc.
Payment is non-refundable.
The UConn Intercollegiate Equestrian Team members are chosen from the Horse Practicum lessons. As team members, students can participate in regional contests held at various New England colleges. Success on the regional level allows team members to advance to national intercollegiate competitions. At the beginning of each semester a Horse Practicum sign-up sheet is posted at the Horse Barn so that students can register on a first come, first served basis. The first practicum meeting is usually held during the 1st week of each semester.