Earlham College equestrian center offering summer sessions

Deanna Watson, Richmond Palladium-Item
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RICHMOND, Ind. – Largely closed to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Earlham College equestrian center has reopened this summer and offer horse-riding lessons.

The equestrian center, one of the only student-run facilities of its kind in the country, is partnering with Earlham Summer and Girls Inc. to provide opportunities for area students to meet and ride horses, according to an announcement.

The weekly summer sessions continue through July 31.

The Earlham College equestrian center in Richmond, Ind., one of the only student-run facilities of its kind in the nation, is reopening to the public and offering horse riding lessons.
The Earlham College equestrian center in Richmond, Ind., one of the only student-run facilities of its kind in the nation, is reopening to the public and offering horse riding lessons.

“Earlham has a rich legacy of equestrian education and student-run barn management,” said Thea Clarkberg, an admissions counselor at Earlham and faculty adviser for the equestrian center, in the release. “We can’t wait to welcome our neighbors back to campus and share our love of horses with them.”

Lessons are $60 for two hours and available for children and adults. Flexible scheduling and discounts are available.

“Whether you’re a seasoned equestrian or new to the saddle, our program offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and bond with these magnificent animals,” Clarkberg said.

In addition, the release stated, the equestrian center would like to offer more informal opportunities for horse enthusiasts to meet the center's equine representatives and tour the facility, located at

The Earlham College equestrian center, one of the only student-run facilities of its kind in the nation, is reopening to the public and offering horse riding lessons. The horse barn was largely closed to the pubic during the Covid pandemic. This is the first summer we have offered horse riding lessons.

In addition to professional riding lessons, the equestrian center is partnering with Earlham Summer and Girls Inc. to provide opportunities for area students to meet and ride horses. The equestrian center team is also interested in offering more informal opportunities for the community to meet horses and tour the facility.

Built in 1998, the college’s equestrian center is managed by a student barn staff with advice from faculty advisors and a horse professional from the community. Earlham students, according to the college, can board their horses or use the school horses that Earlham leases from the surrounding community.

Registration for summer riding lessons is available online. For more information, contact Clarkberg at (765) 983-1595 or ecstables@earlham.edu.

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