SUNY Morrisville

In the saddle.

In case you haven’t noticed, we’re pretty proud of being Mustangs. So, it should not surprise you that our equine programs are among the best.

Our students love horses, from muzzle to tail. Whichever equine discipline they prefer, all of them find a track to take at SUNY Morrisville. With equine programs in science & management, breeding management, business management, rehabilitation & therapy, hunt seat and western riding, students learn to care for these magnificent creatures from birth through retirement.

With the guidance of experienced professionals as our faculty and staff, SUNY Morrisville students learn how to breed, train, show, ride, work, rehabilitate and otherwise make a life and career out of an affinity for horses.

Equine Science B.Tech.

If you have always loved and cared for horses (or even if you have just dreamed about them!), our Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree program in equine science will open the path for you to work in many equine careers while concentrating on horse breeding, training, nutrition and management.

Equine Science & Management A.A.S.

Take it from the horse’s mouth: your equine career starts here. In the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree program in equine science & management, you can take your love of all things equine to the next level.

Rachel Rodriguez '15

Alumna, Equine Science B.Tech.

I can’t say enough great things about this program. Hands-on. Hands-on. Hands-on. If you or someone you know is looking for a college with an equine program, I strongly encourage looking into Morrisville! The professors truly care about you and want to help you succeed! I felt very prepared to go out into the field and start a career in the horse world! (Which has ultimately, in a very indirect way, led me to where I am today, two semesters away from my master's.)

Our One-of-a-Kind Equine Facilities

We have amazing facilities to match the caliber of our horses, too. Extensive stables, outdoor and indoor riding arenas, state-of-the-art breeding and rehabilitation centers, a racetrack and exercise areas are all part of the amazing experience you will find as an equine student at SUNY Morrisville.

We know that horse people are special people, and we want you to feel right at home with the rest of us. Take a look at what we have to offer and we’ll help you succeed in your equine education and career.

Equine Breeding and Hunt Seat Training Center

The 34,000-square-foot Equine Breeding and Training Center serves as a breeding and hunter/jumper facility and includes a breeding and foaling barn, hunter/jumper barn, stallion barn, a complete breeding laboratory, collection area, laptop classroom, and three indoor riding arenas.

Equine Institute Riding Arena - Sheila Johnson Hunt Seat and Riding Center

SUNY Morrisville features one of the most distinctive equine programs in the country, thanks in part to our exceptional facilities. The Sheila Johnson Hunt Seat and Riding Arena is home to SUNY Morrisville Hunt Seat Riding, boasting an indoor arena specifically designated for English riding and training of hunters and jumpers.

Equine Rehabilitation Arena

This 40,000-square-foot Equine Rehabilitation Arena, located at the college’s Equine Rehabilitation Center (ERC), offers a local exercise and training facility for horses that are treated at the ERC.

Equine Rehabilitation Center

The SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center (ERC) showcases the college’s signature equine facilities. One of the few publicly accessible equine rehabilitation facilities in the Northeast, the ERC offers equipment and rehabilitation techniques to keep healthy horses conditioned, and to help injured equine athletes recover post-injury or post-surgery.

Equine Rehabilitation Stable

With a capacity of 40 horses, the Equine Rehabilitation Stable serves primarily as a boarding facility for visiting horses while they undergo rehabilitation at the SUNY Morrisville Equine Rehabilitation Center (ERC). Located three miles west of the Morrisville campus on Route 20, the ERC’s extensive laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment offer rehabilitation services that are among the finest in the nation.

Groves Equine Training Barn - Belgian Draft Horse Center

The Draft and Driving Facility includes an 18-stall barn, 60-foot covered round pen, hot walker, turn-out paddocks and a 6-acre training field with an adjoining trail. This facility is home to the college’s Belgian hitch, the only competing collegiate hitch in North America.

A student leads her horse in a horse show

Clubs, Activities and Competitions

In addition to a unique education and outstanding facilities, SUNY Morrisville provides a variety of related clubs, activities and competitions to further your career track.

Collegiate FFA

Established to broaden the interest and knowledge of students in the field of agriculture, Collegiate FFA provides its members with a learning environment outside of the classroom. Annual events include the National Ag Day celebration, a weekend trip during the fall semester and support of the National Post-Secondary Agricultural Student Organization (PAS).

Livestock Club

As a member of our Livestock Club, you will explore a range of species through husbandry with the college’s animals on campus and also travel to nearby farms. The club also sells a range of products to Morrisville’s Copper Turret Restaurant and directly to consumers to sustainably support its activities.

Equestrian Teams

If you are interested in Western or Hunt Seat, you can join one of the SUNY Morrisville equestrian riding teams, which compete in Zone 2 Region 3 (Western and Hunt Seat) of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

Both riding teams are chosen by tryouts and are open to all students.

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