
Annual Events and Club Activities
Spring
Event | Date(s) - Spring 2025 | Contact |
ANSC Seminar Series | Fridays during the semester | Dr. Rich Mancini |
UConn Involvement Fair | January 29, 2025 | |
Connecticut 4H Dairy and Beef Day | March 29, 2025 | Nancy Wilhelm |
Connecticut 4H Goat Day | April 5, 2025 | Mary Margaret Smith |
Connecticut Horse Symposium | April 5, 2025 | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau |
Dressage Team Home Show(s) | February 23, 2025 | Melissa Tindall |
Equestrian Team Home Show(s) | March 1, 2025 | Marilyn Bennett |
Horseback Riding | Year-Round | ANSC Horseback Riding |
Self-Guided Tours of the UConn Barns | Virtual | Virtual Barn Tour |
State 4-H Horse Program Hippology & Communication Contests | April 26, 2025 | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau |
UConn Bound Day for Admitted Students | March 30, 2025 & April 12, 2025 | |
UConn Compost Sale | Mary Kegler | |
UConn Dairy Show - hosted by UConn Dairy Club | April 12, 2025 | Mary Margaret Smith |
UConn Polo Team Home Match(s) | February 8 & February 15, 2025 | Kylie Dalton |
UConn Gives | April 21-22, 2025 | UConn Department of Animal Science |
UConn Western Team Home Show | February 9, 2025 | UConn Western Team |
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
Event | Date(s) - Summer 2025 (TBD) | Contact |
Virtual Riding Horsemanship Safety Certification Clinic | Dr. Jenifer Nadeau | |
Horseback Riding | ANSC Horseback Riding | |
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
Event | Date(s) - Fall 2025 (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 | |
Horseback Riding | Year-Round | ANSC Horseback Riding |
Fall Campus Visit Days - Prospective Students | ||
UConn Beef Auction | Mary Margaret Smith | |
UConn Virtual Horse Sale | Lisa Nulton | |
Little I Livestock Show | Amy Safran | |
UConn Women's Polo Team Home Matches | Kylie Dalton | |
Wool Blanket Sales | ANSC Purchasing |
Winter
Event | Date(s) - Winter 2025-2026 (TBD) | Contact |
Horseback Riding | Year-Round | ANSC Horseback Riding |
Wool Blanket Sales | Winter/Spring | ANSC Purchasing |
This gorgeous foal (beloved UC Celebration X Battersea Xanadu) is an embryo transfer foal joining this 2025 foaling season`s group! This season`s foals are full of liveliness and thriving. 🐎
During the foaling season, please continue to remember:
- All Horse Unit 2 Buildings are NO ENTRY to the public.
- If the foals are outside, please refrain from touching them. Their immune system is still developing, and although their little teeth are cute, they can still bite!
- Stay in the designated public areas. Please do not enter any field, barn, or round pen. Also, do not open any gates or go to the back paddocks of Unit 2.
- Please respect the barn staff and faculty. They are entitled to change/alter any regulations at any time, such as for a vet visit or a class occurring.
As always, these guidelines are for both your safety and the safety of the energetic foals! 🐴
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
@uconnequine

This gorgeous foal (beloved UC Celebration X Battersea Xanadu) is an embryo transfer foal joining this 2025 foaling season`s group! This season`s foals are full of liveliness and thriving. 🐎
During the foaling season, please continue to remember:
- All Horse Unit 2 Buildings are NO ENTRY to the public.
- If the foals are outside, please refrain from touching them. Their immune system is still developing, and although their little teeth are cute, they can still bite!
- Stay in the designated public areas. Please do not enter any field, barn, or round pen. Also, do not open any gates or go to the back paddocks of Unit 2.
- Please respect the barn staff and faculty. They are entitled to change/alter any regulations at any time, such as for a vet visit or a class occurring.
As always, these guidelines are for both your safety and the safety of the energetic foals! 🐴
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
@uconnequine
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We love getting updates from our alumni! Dr. Victoria Shuster `20 BS (ANSC) is joining the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University as a first year anatomic pathology resident in July following graduation from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine this May. 🔬
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #veterinarian #pathology

We love getting updates from our alumni! Dr. Victoria Shuster `20 BS (ANSC) is joining the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University as a first year anatomic pathology resident in July following graduation from the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine this May. 🔬
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #veterinarian #pathology
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This gorgeous colt (UC Domination X UC Lady Patriot) is our next oldest foal of the current 2025 foaling season! He`s already full of energy and bringing spirit to the growing group of this season`s foals at UConn. 🐴
As the foaling season continues, please keep the following in mind:
- All Horse Unit 2 Buildings are NO ENTRY to the public.
- If the foals are outside, please refrain from touching them. Their immune system is still developing, and although their little teeth are cute, they can still bite!
- Stay in the designated public areas. Please do not enter any field, barn, or round pen. Also, do not open any gates or go to the back paddocks of Unit 2.
- Please respect the barn staff and faculty. They are entitled to change/alter any regulations at any time, such as for a vet visit or a class occurring.
As always, these guidelines are for your safety and the safety of our adorable foal friends! 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
@uconnequine

This gorgeous colt (UC Domination X UC Lady Patriot) is our next oldest foal of the current 2025 foaling season! He`s already full of energy and bringing spirit to the growing group of this season`s foals at UConn. 🐴
As the foaling season continues, please keep the following in mind:
- All Horse Unit 2 Buildings are NO ENTRY to the public.
- If the foals are outside, please refrain from touching them. Their immune system is still developing, and although their little teeth are cute, they can still bite!
- Stay in the designated public areas. Please do not enter any field, barn, or round pen. Also, do not open any gates or go to the back paddocks of Unit 2.
- Please respect the barn staff and faculty. They are entitled to change/alter any regulations at any time, such as for a vet visit or a class occurring.
As always, these guidelines are for your safety and the safety of our adorable foal friends! 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
@uconnequine
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Do you want your dog to look picture-perfect this spring? You`re in luck! The Pre-Vet Club dog wash is this Saturday, April 19th, from 12pm to 4pm. Be sure to stop by and support the club, while also leaving with your pet squeaky clean! 🐕🫧
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #dogwash #prevet
@uconn_prevet

Do you want your dog to look picture-perfect this spring? You`re in luck! The Pre-Vet Club dog wash is this Saturday, April 19th, from 12pm to 4pm. Be sure to stop by and support the club, while also leaving with your pet squeaky clean! 🐕🫧
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #dogwash #prevet
@uconn_prevet
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First one from an unforgettable weekend 🐄✨
More photos coming soon - stay tuned!
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #cows #uconndairyshow

First one from an unforgettable weekend 🐄✨
More photos coming soon - stay tuned!
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #cows #uconndairyshow
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It`s time for another Flashback Friday! Today, we`re taking a look at the 2010 Dairy Show, an event hosted every year by the UConn Dairy Club. We can`t wait to continue this annual tradition tomorrow, so be sure to check it out starting at 12pm outside of the Cattle Resource Unit (CRU)! 🐮
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #cows #uconndairyshow
@uconndairyclub

It`s time for another Flashback Friday! Today, we`re taking a look at the 2010 Dairy Show, an event hosted every year by the UConn Dairy Club. We can`t wait to continue this annual tradition tomorrow, so be sure to check it out starting at 12pm outside of the Cattle Resource Unit (CRU)! 🐮
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr #cows #uconndairyshow
@uconndairyclub
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Don`t forget to trot outside for a breath of fresh air before the weekend! ANSC students in Dr. Nadeau`s Behavior and Training of Domestic Animals course recently worked HOOFS-on with the horses on campus during their visit to the equine units, enjoying the spring weather while also furthering their learning outside of the classroom. 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr
@uconnequine

Don`t forget to trot outside for a breath of fresh air before the weekend! ANSC students in Dr. Nadeau`s Behavior and Training of Domestic Animals course recently worked HOOFS-on with the horses on campus during their visit to the equine units, enjoying the spring weather while also furthering their learning outside of the classroom. 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience #uconncahnr
@uconnequine
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Get ready to "MOOve and Groove" because the @uconndairyclub`s annual Dairy Show is this weekend! 🐄🕺
#uconndairyshow #uconnanimalscience #cows #lifeonthehill

Get ready to "MOOve and Groove" because the @uconndairyclub`s annual Dairy Show is this weekend! 🐄🕺
#uconndairyshow #uconnanimalscience #cows #lifeonthehill
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Thank you to everyone who made this year`s CT Horse Symposium unforgettable! Until next time… 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience

Thank you to everyone who made this year`s CT Horse Symposium unforgettable! Until next time… 🐎
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
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Celebrating excellence! 🎉 Congratulations again to our very own Dr. Mary Anne Roshni Amalaradjou on receiving the Excellence in Research Award during the CAHNR Awards and Honors event last week! 🏆 ✨
#CelebratingExcellence #Faculty #award

Celebrating excellence! 🎉 Congratulations again to our very own Dr. Mary Anne Roshni Amalaradjou on receiving the Excellence in Research Award during the CAHNR Awards and Honors event last week! 🏆 ✨
#CelebratingExcellence #Faculty #award
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As we approach the end of the semester and the start of a hot summer, we`re getting in the mood for ice cream! ANSC students in Dr. D`Amico`s Animal Food Products Dairy Technology Course had the chance to create and personalize this delicious dessert, from measuring out ingredients to adding in various toppings. 🍨
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience

As we approach the end of the semester and the start of a hot summer, we`re getting in the mood for ice cream! ANSC students in Dr. D`Amico`s Animal Food Products Dairy Technology Course had the chance to create and personalize this delicious dessert, from measuring out ingredients to adding in various toppings. 🍨
#uconnanimalscience #uconncahnr #uconn #lifeonthehill #thisisanimalscience
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