University of Vermont Horse Barn

everyone’s enjoyed a nice summer back home, and now we’re ready to head back to co-op! there are still open stalls, visit the link in our bio to learn more.

Big thank you to the summer CREAM students and alum for helping to put up our first loads of first cut hay in preparation for fall semester! And a special thanks to our own Yin Miller for organizing the day and always making sure our ponies are well fed. We are still accepting applications for fall semester, if you are interested in co-op please visit the link in our bio to learn more and apply!

Looking for a place to board your horse while attending UVM? Join the horse barn! Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, so there is currently no deadline. For more information on the application and responsibilities as a co-op member, visit the link on the poster or in our bio.

Here’s to a great year with our wonderful barn crew! 🎉 We can’t wait to welcome our new and returning members in the fall!

Our home show was a success! Huge thanks to our lovely dressage team!

🌟Member spotlight!🌟

Meet Nicole! She's a sophomore Business Administration major with an Animal Science minor from Dover, MA. Nicole has been leasing her horse, Henri, for 6 years. Henri is a 21 year old, 15.3hh, Welsh Cob, gelding. Nicole and Henri enjoy sunset walks around the property together as well as laying/grazing in the grass! Nicole is a part of our executive committee and she loves being in coop because of all the friends she's made and having Henri close to her!

Give Nicole some love in the comments! 💗

Winters not over yet! Our horses enjoyed a fun snow day this past weekend!

We are offering intro through fourth level! For questions email [email protected]. We hope to see you and your horse there!

Agritourism is a steadily growing segment of Vermont's agricultural industry. Farms with horses are playing a growing role in tourism. From sleigh and horse-drawn rides at events to breeding and training farms such as the UVM Morgan Horse Farm, horses help to draw visitors to the state. How equine businesses fit into the definition of Vermont agriculture is one of 5 sessions at VHC's 6th Equine Industry Summit on April 27th. Learn more at https://vthorsecouncil.org/summit/
photo credit: UVM Morgan Horse Farm

Want to bring your horse to school?

Starting off Saturdays right by stacking hay!!

🌟Member spotlight!🌟

Meet Huey! He's a freshman Statistics major from Omaha, NE! Huey owns Tino, a 11 year old, 16.3 hh, Swedish Warmblood gelding! They have both made a great new addition to our barn! Huey has owned Tino for 2 years and they enjoy jumping and doing fun courses together! Huey loves being around other horse people and working with the horses everyday in coop!

🌟Member spotlight!🌟

Meet Shannon! She's a sophomore Animal Science major from Gorham, ME. Shannon has had her horse Paisley in coop for 2 years now and we love having them! Paisley is a 13 year old, 14.1hh, Mustang mare. She has been owned by Shannon for 6 years and they enjoy doing groundwork, tricks, and having snacks together! Shannon loves getting to have her best friend in college with her!

🌟Member spotlight!🌟

Meet Katie! She's a freshman Animal Science major from Guilford, CT. Gem is her adorable 19 year old, 15.3hh, OTTB mare. Katie has owned her for 10 months. Their favorite thing to do together is grooming! Gem loves to get clean while getting Katie all dirty. Katie's favorite thing about coop is the sense of responsibility while in college and the people!

Come see all the horses in costume! There will be candy, games, and a bake sale!

We all love our smallest coop member Charlie!

Getting ready for co-op to start back up again! We put 700 bales in the loft to prepare for the semester. 🐴🌾

One of our favorite clubs is looking for a new coach! The UVM dressage team runs out of the co-op barn and is looking to fill their open coaching position. If you or someone you know is interested in a part time position working with horses and dedicated IDA members, please reach out to [email protected].

We will have 5 openings in our co-op next Fall due to students graduating. If you want to bring your horse to college, consider applying to the UVM Horse Barn C-op. Contact us if you have more questions!

Jack and Paris sharing a flake of hay this afternoon

Moe is staying warm inside and under his 3 blankets! Our horses will be inside today and tomorrow due to the frigid temps 🥶

Good morning from Jack!

Unloading 2 wagons of hay calls for a co-op breakfast date!

We are ready for more snow!

Last night we spent time decorating picture frames for our lockers. Some of us are more artistic than others!

We lost a very special horse this morning. Mattie was been a part of our Animal Science program for the last 2 years. He took care of countless riders and was most definitely a barn favorite. We will miss this cute face in our barn but we are so thankful for the time we got with this amazing horse. Fly high Mattie ❤️

Jack and Buster modeling their cute fly bonnets! Jack has pigs and Buster has potatoes. They are so cute :)