Tour of LCC's Equine Complex
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Facilities abound at LCC. A large indoor arena complete with box stalls, two large outdoor arenas, ten round pens, block stall barn, outside riding trails and a warm-up area provide for a great experience. Located on over forty acres, LCC's equine grounds give students ample room to improve their riding skills. |
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In total, Lamar Community College’s equine facilities include 92 indoor stalls and six tack rooms. Colts are assigned to each student. Individual students are responsible for the feeding and care of their horses. The facilities also include outdoor runs for program horses. |
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Dedicated in the fall of 2009, the Equine Complex building includes the indoor arena, 64 box stalls, a demonstration lab, two classrooms, faculty offices, four tack rooms, a conference room, and restrooms. |
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Our students learn from hands-on instructional methods. The largest portion of a student’s time is spent on and around horses, not in the classroom. Two large 150' by 300' outdoor arenas provide area for students to work with their horses. Labs are divided between instructors to ensure that students receive individualized instruction. With over 300 days of sunshine, students are able to ride outdoors most of the time. |
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During inclement weather, students use the 90' by 210' indoor arena. Students specializing in cutting horse training also use this arena to train. The facilties enable instructors to demonstrate skills then work with students to perfect their skills. |
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Horse Training students begin with watching instructor demonstrations, then move to ground work, advance to riding, and conclude their efforts at a horse show held at the end of each fall and spring semester. At the Spring Horse Show students compete for honors, demonstrating skills they have learned in controlling all parts of the horse's body. The all-around male and female students as well as the most improved student are recognized with scholarships. |
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Equine Business Management students learn managerial skills to equip them for careers in the equine industry, ranging from breeding stables to veterinary clinics. Enrollment is limited to 30 freshmen in EBM and another 30 in Horse Training to ensure individualized instruction. |
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Lamar Community College’s Horse Training & Management Program accepts approximately 80 two-year old colts each fall and spring for students to green-break and for advanced training. These horses are received from breeders from several states. Breeders must apply in order to get their horses into the program. Students are assigned one or more horses for which they are responsible for the feeding, care, and training. |
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Students in the HTM program must furnish their own tack. A list of required items can be found on the Tack List page, or it can be picked up when the student comes for a required riding interview. |
Questions can be directed to Jason Kravig, at jason.kravig@lamarcc.edu or 719.336.6664.