Horse Jumping
Jessica Sawelson makes a jump on Beau as she practices with other equestrian team members at Cal Poly Pomona February 11, 2014.…
Caring for Horses is a 24/7 Job
Among the dozens of horses and foals that Jeanette Maner has cared for, a few faces stand out. First, there was Oliver the colt, who orphaned when he was 12 hours old. Then, there’s Maximus, 5-month-old foal whose mare died…
Bronco Wins at Intercollegiate Horse Show Nationals
Lauren Alexander, a fifth-year general anthropology major, has been riding horses since she was 10 years old. She came to Cal Poly Pomona largely to be on the Intercollegiate Horse Show Team, and rides Dexter almost every day. Now her…
Spring Brings New Foals to Arabian Horse Center
It’s foal season at Cal Poly Pomona’s W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center. So far this spring, six fillies and one colt have come into the world, and five more babies are on their way. Helping the mares through pregnancy and…
In Memoriam: Eugene Keating
Eugene “Gene” K. Keating, professor emeritus and former chair of the animal & veterinary science department, died May 8 in Spokane Valley, Wash. He was 83. Keating taught at Cal Poly Pomona for 34 years and chaired the department from…
Who’s His Mama? Five Attentive Ag Students
Oliver is like an annoying little boy - playful, mischievous, curious and always hungry. Sometimes, playtime gets rough with biting and kicking. Fortunately, his mothers - all five of them -- are quick to forgive. After all, he's only 6…
Campus Celebrates New Suites Opening
Hundreds of students, faculty and staff got their first peek into the newly constructed Residential Suites Phase II on May 26. During a ribbon cutting ceremony, the campus community celebrated the conclusion of the two-year, $76 million construction project, which…
Farm Store Hosts Strawberry Fest, Tractor & Car Show
If you liked the Pumpkin Festival, you're going to love the Strawberry Festival. The Farm Store is hosting its annual Tractor & Car Show and Strawberry Festival on Saturday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Windfall Gift Adds to University’s Equine Legacy
Audrey Deardorff, a successful horse breeder and owner, wanted to ensure that her passion for equine education and activities would continue after her death. She left her horse ranch to Cal Poly Pomona, knowing that the university would preserve her…
William Hughes reelected vice president of national organization
Professor William C. Hughes, director of the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, has been reelected vice president of the National Affiliates of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and will serve as an officer on the board of directors for…