Annual Events and Club Activities
Spring
Spring
Event | Date(s) - Spring 2024 | Contact |
ANSC Seminar Series | Fridays during the semester | Dr. Rich Mancini |
UConn Involvement Fair | February 7, 2024 | |
Connecticut 4H Dairy and Beef Day | March 9, 2024 | Nancy Wilhelm |
Connecticut 4H Goat Day | April 6, 2024 | Mary Margaret Smith |
Connecticut Horse Symposium | March 23, 2024 | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau |
Dressage Team Home Show(s) | April 7, 2024 | Melissa Tindall |
Equestrian Team Home Show(s) | February 24, 2024 | Marilyn Bennett |
Horse Riding Practicum Lessons | January 22 - April 26 | Alena Meacham |
Self-Guided Tours of the UConn Barns | Virtual | Virtual Barn Tour |
State 4-H Horse Program Hippology & Communication Contests | April 27, 2024 | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau |
UConn Bound Day for Admitted Students | April 6 & April 13, 2024 | |
UConn Compost Sale | TBD | Mary Kegler |
UConn Dairy Show - hosted by UConn Dairy Club | April 13, 2024 | Mary Margaret Smith |
UConn Polo Team Home Match(s) | January 27, February 4, 10 & 18, 2024 | Kylie Dalton |
UConn Gives | April 17 & April 18, 2024 | UConn Department of Animal Science |
Most events are free and open to the public!
Attention UConn Animal Science Students: If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please email animalscience@uconn.edu.
Summer
Summer
Event | Date(s) - Summer 2024 (TBD) | Contact |
Virtual Riding Horsemanship Safety Certification Clinic | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau | |
Summer Riding | Alena Meacham | |
Intro to Horse Ownership Clinic | Alena Meacham |
Most events are free and open to the public!
Attention UConn Animal Science Students: If you are interested in volunteering at any of these events, please email animalscience@uconn.edu.
Fall
Fall
Event | Date(s) - Fall 2024 (TBD) | Contact |
ANSC Seminar Series | Fridays during the semester | Dr. Rich Mancini |
Dog Wash- Pre-Vet Club Fundraiser | Pre-Vet Club | |
Dressage Team Apparel Fundraiser | ||
Dressage Team Home Show (s) | Melissa Tindall | |
Equestrian Team Home Show(s) | Marilyn Bennett | |
Horse Riding Practicum | Alena Meacham | |
Fall Campus Visit Days - Prospective Students | ||
UConn Beef Auction | Mary Margaret Smith | |
UConn Women's Polo Team Home Matches | Kylie Dalton | |
Wool Blanket Sales | ANSC Purchasing |
Winter
Winter
Event | Date(s) - Winter 2024 (TBD) | Contact |
Winter Horse Riding Practicum | Alena Meacham | |
Wool Blanket Sales | Winter/Spring | ANSC Purchasing |