Bachelor of Science in Equine Business Management
Equine News
January 2013 - Two Post University Equine Students Head to UK for Study Abroad
Two Post University Equine Business Management students are beginning an educational adventure that will take them overseas later this month. Juniors Carly Puzacke of Torrington, CT and Veronica Liffland of Pawling, NY will study abroad for six months in England at The Huntley School of Equitation in Gloucestershire, one of the top training centers for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor Certification.
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October 2012 - Final Meeting of Post University’s Equine Recourses Committee
They say all good things must come to an end, so the Post University Equine Resources Committee held its final meeting in October. This group of dedicated volunteers from the University and the local equestrian community has been active for more than 25 years planning, coordinating, and executing various equine events.
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August 2012 - Two Post University equine students back from Study Abroad
After spending five months in the U.K. taking part in an outstanding preparation program for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor examinations, juniors Heather Whiles of Durham, CT and Kelsey Stinneford of Wayne, ME returned in June from Huntley School of Equitation in Gloucestershire, England.
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JUly 2012 - Horse people come in all shapes and sizes and the Baby Boomer generation is taking over
Riding Instructors around the country are noting that one of their largest populations of new riders and new horse owners are adults aged 50+. These adults may have ridden as children or only wished to have ridden. Now that the kids are grown and moved away, they are taking some “me” time and climbing aboard Dobbin.
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JUly 2012 - It’s all about STABLE MANAGEMENT at Post University
Stable Management II covers subjects from barn organization and pasture care, including fencing and drainage, to bedding and manure management, plus fly control. There will be advice on basic barn design for good ventilation, feeding and watering choices and storage, as well as discussions on environmental impacts of horse-keeping.
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JUly 2012 - Two Post University Equine Business Management Students are spending the semester at the Huntley School of Equitation in England
JUne 2012 - Post University Alumnus receives PATH Intl. Advanced Certified
Instructor Qualification
Antoinette graduated from Post University in 2009 with a B.S. in Equine Business Management and a B.A. in Psychology. Since then she has been working at HorseAbility, Center for Equine Facilitated Programs in Old Westbury, New York where she is Equine Director.
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march 2012 - Post University student placed second in her Open Horsemanship Class
At the IHSA Regional Finals on March 11th at Mt. Holyoke College, Post University senior Brooke Fowler, student coach of the university’s new Western Team, placed second in her Open Horsemanship Class to qualify for the IHSA National Semi-Finals at the University of Findlay in Ohio, to be held on March 24-25.
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march 2012 - Post University’s Three Equestrian Teams have successful weekend of Competition
Waterbury, CT - It was a busy weekend for Post University’s Dressage, Hunt Seat and Western teams, all of whom competed successfully at their respective shows held Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 25 and 26.
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June 2011 - STABLE MANAGEMENT II EVENING CLASS at POST UNIVERSITY
Whether you are a horse owner or a horse enthusiast, this series of six evening Equine Husbandry courses will deepen your understanding of horses and up-to-date care and management without taking a four-year degree.
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May 2011 - EVENING CLASS IN STABLE MANAGEMENT at POST UNIVERSITY
The next in the current series of evening courses running through Post University’s Equine Department will start on Monday, May 9th at 6:30 PM. This course is the companion course to the popular Stable Management II course, and covers topics ranging from safe handling procedures and grooming, to tack fitting, bits and bitting, and boots and bandages.
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APR 2011 - Two Post University equine students in UK for Study Abroad
Continuing a long standing, and very popular, tradition for studying abroad in the Post University Equine Program, juniors Carlie Serif, originally from Ohio but now from Waterbury, and Pamela Lyon from Waterbury, are busy training for the British Horse Society Assistant Instructor qualification at Huntley School of Equitation in Gloucestershire, England.
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APR 2011 - ‘The Importance of Correct Saddle Fit’ - talk at Post University
“One size fits all” is certainly not the case when it comes to putting a saddle on a horse! In fact, the truth is that over 90% of horses work in some degree of pain or discomfort every time they are ridden – often from a poorly fitting saddle!
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MAR 2011 - ‘Horse Trailers – what everyone needs to know’- at Post
Although it is hard to think of spring just yet, especially if your trailer is buried under the snow, this is actually a good time to start thinking about all the things you need to take care of BEFORE you use your trailer again! It is also a really good time to think about what to look for if you are considering buying a trailer, or just need some tips on hooking up or backing up!
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FeB 2011 - Post University Equestrians Start Season Winning
At the first two shows of the Spring semester hosted on February 12 by Wesleyan University and February 20 by Sacred Heart University and Fairfield University, the Post University Equestrian Team earned five first place and seven second place ribbons.
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FeB 2011 - POST UNIVERSITY OFFERS PROGRAM ON HOOF STRUCTURE
Post University’s WINTER Quiz the Experts series kicks off with The Visible Hoof: Inside and Out on Thursday, February 10 at 7 p.m.
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jan 2011 - WORLD EQUESTRIAN GAMES 'FEST' AT POST UNIVERSITY
For those of you who did not see any of the action from the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky last fall – now is your chance to catch up with the excitement.
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