May 10, 2017

Hackettstown, N.J., May 10, 2017 – Centenary University has been ranked among the Top 20 Best Equestrian Colleges in the nation recently by ThoughtCo.com.

ThoughtCo.com recognizes Centenary and the other colleges and universities for their outstanding equine education programs offering degrees in equine science, equine management and other specializations designed to prepare students for a career working with horses. Like Centenary, most of the listed colleges feature state-of-the-art equine facilities and many also have competitive intercollegiate equestrian teams in various disciplines including hunter seat, western, saddle seat and dressage. Centenary University is proud to offer a Bachelor of Science in Equine Science/ Pre-veterinary track; and a Bachelor of Science in Equine Studies with concentrations in Equine Business Management, Riding Instruction,Training the Horse, Communication for the Equine Industry, and Equine Science as well as a 65-acre Equestrian Center located about seven miles from the main campus.

“We are very pleased to be recognized as one of the top equestrian universities,” says Professor Kelly Munz, Department Chair of the Equine Studies Department. “Every rider and every instructor we have here at Centenary is fully committed to the success of our program and it is an honor to gain recognition for our efforts in this manner.”

The expert writers at ThoughtCo believe that learning is a never-ending process and that great inspiration begins with a question. The website provides in-depth information about various subjects, including college hunting. Read the full article at the following link: https://www.thoughtco.com/best-equestrian-colleges-788305

Founded in 1867 by the Newark Conference of the United Methodist Church, Centenary University is an independent, coeducational liberal arts and career studies university distinguished by an accomplished faculty, small class size and diverse student body. Centenary is the only baccalaureate and master’s degree granting institution in northwest New Jersey.

Centenary University’s main campus is located in Hackettstown, N.J., with its equestrian facility in Washington Township (Morris County). The Centenary University School of Professional Studies offers degree programs in two locations: Parsippany and Edison, and at corporate sites throughout New Jersey.

 

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