Barn Cooperative
As a completely student-run program, the Earlham College Stables Cooperative is a unique community. The cooperative includes members of the Earlham and Richmond communities who come from a variety of equine backgrounds, ranging from a lifetime of horse involvement to absolutely none.
The cooperative maintains the facility, operates a lesson program and cares for Earlham’s school horses as well as the student owned horses living at the facility.
Activities are advised by faculty member(s) and an equestrian professional from the community. As a group, we work to ensure that everyone feels welcome and has an opportunity to grow with respect to horsemanship in an environment that is safe for all horses and humans involved.
Student management
Daily maintenance of the stables is performed by the members of the co-op. Each individual is responsible for contributing to the care of the horses and of the facility.
How to join the Co-op
If you are interested in joining the Co-op, register for the course AWPE 109 Introduction to Equine Studies. Lessons are included with co-op membership; you do not need to register for riding lessons in addition.
Co-op meetings are every Monday at 9 p.m. in Stout Meetinghouse or virtually while classes are in session on-campus.
If you are not interested in becoming part of Co-op, but you want to take riding lessons, register for one of the riding lesson courses (AWPE 171-175) according to your riding ability and experience level. Use the links below for more information.
More information and resources
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