Faculty Member Profile

Alena Meacham

Lecturer

Director, Equestrian Program

Background

Courses Taught

Hobbies or Other Interests

Phone number 860-486-3377

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Background:

While working towards her BS in Equine Science Management at Johnson & Wales University, Ms. Meacham was lucky enough to land an internship with Olympic Silver Medalist Ann Kursinski. Alena is experienced in balanced seat riding and is specialized in hunter jumper. She has a strong foundation in dressage and rode TSHA 2202 Horse of the Year. Alena is currently competing as a USEF A-rated show circuit Level 4 Jumper and coaches both the UConn Dressage and Equestrian Teams.

Courses Taught:

ANSC 3453	Pleasure Horse Appreciation and Use
ANSC 3456	Light Horse Training and Management
ANSC 4457	Methods of Equitation Instruction
Practicum	Horse Practicum Riding Class (non-credit)
SAAS 256	Light Horse Training and Management
SAAS 257	Methods of Equitation Instruction

Hobbies or Other Interests:

Being a riding instructor, competing, and showing horses.