The only equestrian program at a private, Christian institution west of the Mississippi River:
SNU Equestrian
Southern Nazarene University’s Equestrian Center is committed to furthering the education of men and women looking for excellence in academics while being a part of an equestrian team. SNU features a unique, personalized equestrian atmosphere. The SNU equestrian team competes at local and regional IHSA events. The small, close-knit team allows all of our riders the opportunity to ride recreationally or to compete and excel in a Christ-centered environment with a program focused on developing riding skills, building character and confidence.
Under the supervision of Coach Debby Letham, the Equestrian Center employs students to carry out day-to-day operations and maintenance of the facilities. Employment opportunities at the center provide students an environment to learn firsthand the practical aspects of facility management and horse care.
More Details About the Program
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Facilities & Personnel
The SNU Equestrian Center is located approximately one mile west of the main campus in Bethany, Oklahoma on 116 acres of pasture and woodland. The barn is outfitted with six stalls, a classroom, and a tack room, with two round pens outside along with an arena for more in-depth training.
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Horses
Diversity The SNU Equestrian Center provides students with the opportunity to work hands-on with a variety of skillfully trained horses. Our horses have experience in a wide variety of both English and Western disciplines such as Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Western Pleasure, Roping, Hunter/Jumper, and Halter. The SNU stock comes from diverse backgrounds and a variety of breeds, including Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Paints, Arabians and, Miniatures.
We believe that offering students a diverse population of horses to choose from makes it possible for them to find a mount that best supports their individual equestrian goals and interests.
All horses at the SNU Equestrian Center have either been generously donated to our program or bred here at the ranch as a result of our onsite reproduction program. We are greatly appreciative of the generosity of the many ranches and horse owners that have contributed to our program. It is their commitment that makes it all possible.
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Sponsors & Affiliates
SNU Equestrian Center Sponsors
Bert Falkner Family
Bethany Country Store
Black Rock Ranch
Bob Mallam Family
Curley Terry
Darrell Bilke Enterprises
David Creel
David & Debra Weir
David McBride
Debbie Walley
Doug Eaton
Doyle Martin
Dr. Michael Reese
Dr. Steve & Karen DrabekDWS Inc.
Express Ranches
Herman Kennard
Harman Appaloosas
Julie Hall
John & Alice Humphreys
Joe & Brenda Cobb
Joe Fuzzell
Loren Ashley
Lynn Hickey Farms
Mike & Sheila Ingram
OA Garr
Paul Todd
Randy SaundersRay Nance
Rick Veal Family
Riley & Rachael Ring
Robert Reed
Ron M. White
Russel Maples
Santos Diaz
Sheila Reese
Steve Bailey
Steve Lindquist
SSS Fence Company
Tammy Kephart
Terry Weins
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Policies & Expectations
Questions? Email us, equestrian@snu.edu
