Equine Education

Lake Erie College offers a program that has been shaping the equine indusry for 70 years

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March 31, 2026

By Staff Writers

At Lake Erie College, the rhythm of hoofbeats carries more than tradition.

It tells the story of a program that has been shaping the equine industry for more than 70 years.

In 1955, renowned horseman Laddie Andahazy began with just a handful of horses and a bold vision.

Today, that vision has grown into a vibrant, hands on learning experience where passion meets purpose and students step directly into the world they aspire to join.

From the moment they arrive, Equine Studies students are invited to design an education as dynamic as the industry itself.

With five majors, options for concentrations, and the ability to double major, each student builds a path that reflects their goals.

The result is more than a degree.

It is a foundation for a career.

Graduates leave prepared to lead in areas such as training, competition, business, marketing, and nonprofit work, backed by real experience and professional confidence.

Learning here is active, immersive, and unmistakably real.

Students do not just study horses.

They care for them, train alongside them, and learn the daily rhythm of a working equine facility.

Every ride, every barn shift, and every class builds practical skill and industry awareness that sets Lake Erie College graduates apart.

Opportunities stretch well beyond the barn.

As a PATH International Premier Accredited Center, students gain experience in adaptive horsemanship while making a meaningful impact in the community.

On campus, they connect with industry leaders through programs such as United States Hunter Jumper Association Instructor Credentialing clinics, building networks that open doors long before graduation.

Innovation continues with the Equine Fitness Management and Rehabilitation concentration, where students explore biomechanics, conditioning, and recovery for the modern equine athlete.

Hands on work with therapies and certification in equine massage give graduates a competitive edge in a rapidly evolving field.

Whether in the classroom, the barn, or the show ring with IHSA Hunt Seat, IHSA Western, and IDA Dressage teams, students are constantly moving forward.

At Lake Erie College, the future of the equine industry is not just taught. It is lived.

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Harcum College educates highly skilled veterinary nurses

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March 26, 2026

By Staff Writers

BRYN MAWR, PA--Since 1975, Harcum College has partnered with the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospitals (PennVet), educating compassionate and highly skilled veterinary nurses who support animal hospitals and clinics across the Delaware Valley.

Harcum’s six-semester Veterinary Nursing Program includes four semesters of coursework on Harcum’s main campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

The program, accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), provides students with invaluable hands-on experience as they care for over 30 animals residing on campus, all while attending classes that lead to licensure.

During their final two semesters, students complete clinical rotations at PennVet’s Ryan Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia and the New Bolton Center (NBC) in Kennett Square.

One unique opportunity for Harcum Veterinary Nursing students is the ability to live on-site at the New Bolton Center (NBC) while completing the Large Animal Practicum.

For almost 50 years, students have resided at the "Harcum House," where they study and work alongside credentialed veterinary technicians who make up the NBC nursing staff.

These nurses are cross trained to provide care in all areas of the hospital, including Emergency and Critical Care, Intensive Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Internal Medicine, and Surgery.

Veterinary Nursing students rotate through all these departments, gaining the knowledge and skills necessary to provide cutting-edge care.

There are now more opportunities than ever for veterinary nurses in clinical practice, education, industry, pharmaceuticals, research, sales, and virtually all animal-related fields.

In 2024, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics projected an almost 20% increase in growth for the veterinary industry.

On average, about 25,800 openings for veterinary nurses/technicians are expected each year over the next decade.

Along with the high demand for veterinary nurses, increased salaries have made this field more appealing than ever.

Each semester, Harcum hosts a job fair with local employers, with many who are Harcum graduates, eager to mentor and help guide the next generation of veterinary nurses.

Harcum College admits Veterinary Nursing students in both the fall and spring semesters.

For more information or to apply, visit www.harcum.edu/vet.