Equestrian Center

The Department of Animal and Range Sciences'** Equestrian Center** is used to facilitate:

• departmental, equestrian and livestock instruction

  • to host collegiate regional and national horse shows.

  The facility is also available for: * off-campus livestock activities

  • State FFA judging contests
  • the State 4-H Convention
  • other youth livestock organizations

A dedication/grand opening was held on April 24, 2003. "We're very grateful for all the people who have supported it and look forward to having a lot more activity in this part of campus", said Dr. Mark Wise, head of the Animal and Range Sciences Department.

The 3,885 square-foot facility houses a classroom, tack room, locker rooms and offices for instructors and coaches.
The $652,500 facility was funded with $100,000 in severance tax money and $500,000 from a statewide educational bond issue. The remaining funding came from private donations and college funds.