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    Current Equine Event Schedule

    Thursday, October 27th

    12:00 PMCheck-In // Shaw CLC Lobby
    Pick up your event folder that includes event schedule, school excuse, name tag, and information about opportunities at Asbury. 
    12:45 PMShuttle to Farm // Equine Center (744 Shanty Hill Rd)
    Meet at the Admissions Patio for a shuttle out to the Equine Center or take your own vehicle and meet us there! Note: The Equine Center is about a mile off campus and maps will be provided in your folder. There is plenty of parking for anyone who would like to drive their own vehicle.
    1:00 PMWelcome // Equine Center 
    Hear a welcome from Admissions and our Director of Equine, Professor Harold Rainwater. 
    1:30 PMActivities at Farm // Equine Center 
    Explore the Equine Center through faculty and student let seminars, trail rides, presentations, and more. Complete afternoon schedule TBA.
    5:30 PMDinner // Equine Center
    Join us for dinner at the farm with current faculty, staff, students, and alum.
    6:00 PMClub Demonstrations (Optional) // Equine Center
    See demonstrations from our clubs including RRMakeover, Dressage, and Drill team.
    7:15 PMShuttle to Main Campus and Dismiss for Night 
    Ride the shuttle back to campus or have your parent drop you off at the lobby of the residence hall you will be staying in to meet up with your overnight host.

    Friday, October 28th

    7:45 AMBreakfast // Dining Hall
    Hot breakfast is served until 8am. There is also continental breakfast including bagels, cereal, yogurt, fruit, and coffee served until 9:00am. 
    8:00 AMBreakfast Speaker // Dining Hall Grey Room
    During breakfast you will hear from one of our Asbury Equine graduates who is currently working in the field.
    9:00 AMChoose Your Own Journey Part I
    Financial Aid Seminar for Parents // Kinlaw Library Board Room
    Parents, join us for for a Financial Aid session led by our Director of Financial Aid, Leslie Kurtz. There will be time at the end for Q&A.

    Class Options for Students // Various Classrooms
    Students, attend the class of your choice. Class options will be listed in your visit folder.
    10:00 AMChapel // Hughes Auditorium
    Attend chapel with our current student body. Asbury students are required to attend chapel three days each week, and the speakers come from a variety of places, denominations and backgrounds. Look for Admissions Ambassadors inside the auditorium to show you where to sit.
    11:00 AMLunch // Dining Hall Gray Room
    Join us in the Dining Hall for lunch and hear from an Equine professional about opportunities in the industry.
    12:15 PMResidence Hall Tours (optional)
    These are optional tours for anyone who wants to see inside of the residence halls. There will be separate tours for both men’s and women’s residence halls. Note: While opposite gender family members are not typically allowed on residence hall tours, we do make an exception during visit events.
    1:00 PMChoose Your Own Journey Part II
    *choose one option*
    Campus Tour: Meet in the Admissions Welcome Center to get a full tour of campus given by a current student.
    Admissions Open House: Stop by the Admissions Welcome Center to sign up for a meeting with your Admissions Counselor, fill out an application for admission to Asbury, or just to eat some of our afternoon snacks. Don't forget to complete your event survey for a free t-shirt!

    Class Options: Please refer to the list of class options provided in your visit folder.
    2:00 PMChoose Your Own Journey Part III
    *choose one option*
    Campus Tour: Meet in the Admissions Welcome Center to get a full tour of campus given by a current student.
    Admissions Open House: Stop by the Admissions Office Welcome Center to sign up for a meeting with your Admissions Counselor, fill out an application for admission to Asbury, or just to eat some of our afternoon snacks. Don't forget to complete your event survey for a free t-shirt!
    Class Options: Please refer to the list of class options provided in your visit folder.