Olds College is home to two professional riding arenas that are used by our Equine classes and the Olds College Rodeo Team.
Brawn Arena (South)
The Brawn Arena hosts several equine classes such as ground training, western riding, coaching, massage therapy and driving the draft horse. It includes a wash bay, two large tack rooms, tack lockers, a classroom, a cattle handling system, bucking chutes and a roping box.
The stabling component holds 28 horses. This arena is shared with the Olds College Rodeo Team. Rodeo practices take place during the week and College rodeo events, including our annual Alumni Rodeo and Canadian Intercollegiate Rodeo Association rodeos, are held here.
McClellan Arena (North)
Several equine classes take place in the McLellan arena including English riding, horse health care and coaching. This arena is complete with a large wash bay, four tack locker sections, and a vet/farrier room.
The stabling component holds 48 horses. The Animal Health Technology program uses this arena for several of its equine classes including radiology. This arena hosts many events such as riding clinics, massage clinics, Animal Health Technology dog training classes, and more.
Farrier Labs
The Olds College Farrier Labs are an important part of the Farrier Science Programs, and is also where many of the Equine Continuing Education courses such as Horse Hoof Care and Trimming, take place.