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For more than 60 years, the Equestrian Center has greeted visitors to ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University on State Route 73. Now, those visitors see a center that has a new, unique learning environment for students with an impact that reaches beyond the university and into surrounding communities.

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúans gathered Aug. 22 to dedicate the Equestrian Center’s new indoor facility. ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University President Greg Crawford and equestrian team president Catherine Wasylyshyn ’22 were on hand for the ribbon cutting, followed by an open house that included tours, equestrian team demonstrations and more.

“The dedication was well attended by students, parents, alumni, and the design and construction team,” said Heather Pinnick, director of the Equestrian Center. “It was a great event to officially signify we are open for business.”

There are 120 members who ride for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Equestrian each year, and nearly 1,350 have passed through the program in the last decade. Approximately 200 Sport ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúhip and Management students take a class at the center each semester.

With the indoor facility, the equestrian team can now train year-round, while the arena can also be utilized for academics, team-building experiences, summer camps, events, lessons and more.

Donor gifts drove the renovations, and  for the project.

“The Equestrian Center staff is excited for what the future holds for ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú students and the community,” Pinnick said.

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