Came to Community College through Wildhorse Rescue program
First resident horse: Rose
Yavapai Community College has obtained its first resident horse. The horse, whose name is Rose, came to the College through the Wildhorse rescue program. This program is supported by College benefactor Mel Shutz.
Mr. Shutz provided $5,000 to fund the horse’s transition, training and care. According to the College, the horse has spent two months of ground training and safety evaluation by Equine instructor Gary Gang.
Rose becomes the first horse owned by the College. The reason for the purchase was to provide students who don’t own a horse the opportunity to nevertheless take riding classes. They will have the opportunity to work in Ground Skills Training and Grooming in addition to Riding classes.
The Equine program is operated at the Chino Valley Center. The program falls within the jurisdiction of the Career and Technical Education department.