Morrisville State College Indoor Western Riding Arena to be Named After Dedicated Instructor, Lewis "Spike" Holmes

A ceremony naming the Morrisville State College indoor western riding arena after dedicated instructor, Lewis “Spike” Holmes, will be held April 3 at 1 p.m. at the Equine Complex on the corner of Swamp and Fearon roads.



The arena will be named the Lewis “Spike” Holmes Western Riding Arena during the event which is open to the public.



Holmes retired last year after teaching nearly 20 years at Morrisville State College in the equine science and management, western (stock seat) program.



A resident of Delphi Falls, Holmes grew up surrounded by horses on a family farm. A revered judge in the equine industry for more than 30 years, Holmes holds many judge cards and has earned numerous equine-related accolades.



Morrisville State College offers more than 80 bachelor and associate degrees and options including a new bachelor degree in business administration, a bachelor of technology degree in criminal justice and an associate degree in renewable energy technology.