Due to the popularity of the Varsity Hunt Seat Equestrian Clinic offered during Summer at Alfred 2026, a second session of the program for young riders has been added.
Summer at Alfred University provides a wide variety of exciting activities, including pre-college programs, arts-focused workshops and residencies, sports clinics, and engineering short courses. It offers two equestrian-focused pre-college programs—Varsity Hunt Seat Equestrian Clinic and Varsity Western Equestrian Clinic—which are ideal for youngsters looking for experience in a collegiate equestrian program setting.
The first Hunt Seat Equestrian clinic, scheduled for June 28 through July 3, has sold out. A second clinic is set for July 12-17. Spots remain open for the Western Equestrian clinic, set for June 28 through July 3.
“This program is perfect for riders ages 12-16 who are serious about developing their skills and considering riding in college but are unsure about where to start or what college-level competition looks like,” the clinics description states.
Instructor for the recently-added Hunt Seat Equestrian clinic for July 12-17 is Teresa Oliver, head dressage coach, assistant hunt seat coach/instructor and trainer in Alfred University’s Equestrian Program.
The Varsity Western Equestrian Clinic will be instructed by Adam D’Agostino, head coach of Alfred University’s western equestrian team and Equestrian Program director for the university. The initial sold-out Hunt Seat clinic will be instructed by Theresa Lounsberry, head hunt seat coach at Alfred University.
Pre-College Programs provide students the opportunity to engage in a host of immersive learning experiences. Alfred University offers more than 25 pre-college programs and sports clinics, a variety that ensures that there is something of interest for every high school student. These programs provide unique opportunities for students to explore their passions and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities with our faculty and coaches.
Alfred University offers a $100 discount off tuition for Summer at Alfred pre-college programs for students whose primary residence is within a 50-mile radius of Alfred, NY. The discount also applies to children of Alfred University alumni and returning students from any Pre-College Program at Alfred University.
Summer at Alfred also includes Alfred Summer Arts 2026, which features Summer Arts workshops in a variety of media designed for participants of all levels—including artists, educators, visiting professionals, and community members—as well as a number of pre-college art programs. Spend a day, a week, or an entire month, immersed in hands-on experiences in Alfred University’s renowned studios and facilities working with amazing faculty from the School of Art & Design.
A 25-percent discount is offered to local residents participating in Summer Arts 2026 workshops. Other discounts available: 50 percent for K-12 teachers; 25 percent for Alfred University alumni; for Alfred University faculty/staff, 25 percent for one week of programming and 50 percent for two weeks of programming.
For more details and information on Pre-College Programs, please contact Isaac Matson, Pre-College Programs coordinator, at [email protected]. For information on Summer Arts workshops, please contact Faith Houy, administrative manager/coordinator of operations to the dean of School of Art & Design/Performing Arts Division, at [email protected].
