DelVal Equine

09/04/2026

✨ Friday Faculty & Staff Spotlight: Taylor Adams ✨

A proud DelVal alumna, Taylor earned her degree in Equine Studies in 2010 and a Master of Education degree in 2019. Today, she helps shape the next generation of equine professionals as Equine Coordinator & Assistant, adjunct faculty member, IDA Assistant Coach, and mentor. Often the first point of contact for prospective and new students, Taylor enthusiastically supports each throughout their DelVal journey. 💚💛

🐴 What Taylor loves most about DelVal Equine? The balance of change and consistency. Students, horses, curriculum, and the industry are always evolving, while the people and community that make DelVal special remain at the heart of it all.

Fun facts about Taylor:
🦄 Passionate about equine-assisted therapies and has worked with Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy for 15+ years
🎃 Proud Disney Adult and lover of all things magical and spooky
💈 Her husband is also a DelVal graduate and owns a spooky barbershop in Doylestown; they have a six-year-old son
🐾 Animal lover with three Australian Shepherds, three cats, and one very special horse

Thank you, Taylor, for all you do for our students, alumni, horses, and the entire DelVal Equine community! 💚🐎

09/03/2026

Mark your calendars! 🗓️🐴

The DelVal Equine Career Panel will be held on September 23rd from 5:00-6:30pm in the LSB Auditorium. It's a don't-miss opportunity to connect with professionals and explore your future in the equine industry!

✨ Learn from Industry Experts
🤝 Build Your Professional Network
💡 Gain Valuable Insights
🌟 Discover New Opportunities
🚀 Take the Next Step Toward Your Future!

Stay tuned for panelist profiles, and be sure to save the date—we can't wait to see you there!

09/02/2026

🐴✨ What’s Up Wednesday! ✨🐴

Welcome to our new weekly series where we’re sharing what’s happening here at DelVal Equine! 🎉

This week, we’re featuring our DelVal Equine Shadow Days! 🐎💚

Ever wondered what it’s really like to be an equine student at DelVal? Prospective students can spend a day experiencing it for themselves!

🌟 Get hands-on with fun activities in the classroom
🐴 Explore our equine facilities
🏡 Check out a dorm room
🍽️ Grab a meal in the dining hall
🏇 Get to know the Hunt Seat Team
🎓 Experience a day in the life of a DelVal equine student!

It’s the perfect way to get a feel for campus, meet current students, and see what makes DelVal’s equine programs so special. 💚💛

08/31/2026

✨Meet Apollo✨

A familiar face to many students and alumni, Apollo is an Andalusian/Quarter Horse mare who has made an incredible impact both on our equine program and those who have had the opportunity to know, ride, love, and learn from her.

This year marks 20 years with Apollo in the DelVal Equine program! 💚🐴💛

Fun facts about Apollo:
🌴 Born and bred in Florida
🥇 Competed in IHSA shows since she was 3 years old
🍎 Favorite snack: Applesauce in a cup!

We are especially grateful to Apollo’s owner for leasing her to our program, allowing countless students to learn from and care for this one-of-a-kind mare.

Thank you, Apollo, for 20 amazing years as part of our Equestrian Center and DelVal family. 💚💛

08/25/2026

*Off campus job opportunity on Sundays*

ISO: Paid position!! Forliano Farm in Furlong, PA

SUNDAY HELP!!

AM:

Arrive at 6:30 - Dump Grain - some need to soak.

Put hay in stalls - 75% of stalls have easy to fill hay bags. Others just go in the ground under the feed tubs.

Bring horses in - we are on 60 acres so this is the most time consuming part (takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours). You walk about 5 miles.

PM - same except hay goes outside.

So it’s about 3 hours each morning and each afternoon. There are some instances where they can stay out in good weather - Or stay in in crappy weather! I will make the call on that.

All of this takes me about 2 to 2.5 hours but I move fast and know the job inside and out. I don’t expect anyone to do it faster than 3. But I do expect you to be thorough, conscientious and respectful to the horses.

If interested, please contact Jessia at [email protected]

08/25/2026

*Off campus job opportunities*

Please follow link for job opportunities with Thorncroft Equestrian Center.

Careers & Opportunities Part-Time | Saturdays and Tuesdays Needed | Malvern, PA Thorncroft Equestrian Center seeks a qualified Horsemanship and Riding Instructor to support a diverse riding program serving individuals of varying ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The successful candidate will provide...

08/25/2026

*Off campus intern position for May 27*

I am looking for a Farm Mgr intern for roughly May 30th 2027- Aug 24th 2027. Retirement Farm in southern nj housing provided. Wifi. Laundry pay. Can bring 1 horse. 1 dog ok. No riding ring but room to ride around.

Job Title: Experienced Ranch Hand / Barn Manager (With On-Farm living arrangements
Location: Southern New Jersey (Local candidates preferred)
Type: Part-Time / Split-Shift (Allows for outside evening or remote work)
About Us
Calumet Run is a small, family-owned retirement farm in Southern New Jersey. We specialize in boarding and providing top-tier, peaceful care for an average of 30 to 40 retired horses at any given time. We are seeking a reliable, experienced, and local individual to join our farm family and help maintain our high standards of horse care.
Perks & Compensation
On-Farm Housing: A private camper rv 36 ft with all tge amenities on the farm property.
Utilities Included: Water and Wi-Fi are fully covered.
Farm Perks: Fresh eggs straight from the farm!
Farm Vehicle: Access to a farm truck for work-related errands.
Schedule & Hours
This position is designed with a split-shift schedule, making it an excellent fit for someone with a mobile/remote job or someone looking for evening flexibility.
Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sundays Off
Key Responsibilities
Daily Barn Chores: Feeding, watering, turn-outs/turn-ins, and meticulously cleaning stalls and run-in sheds.
Horse Care & Grooming: Grooming, bathing, dressing/blanketing, and keeping horses comfortable.
Medical & Specialized Care: Monitoring herd health, recognizing and tending to medical needs (e.g., colic, choke), and administering basic medical treatments as needed for senior horses.
Facility Maintenance: Keeping the barn clean, organized, and safe; stacking hay and feed.
Professional Handling: Holding horses and assisting during veterinarian and farrier appointments.
Requirements
Mandatory Horse Experience: You must have significant, verifiable experience handling and caring for horses (experience with senior horse care is a major plus).
Proximity: We are specifically looking for someone who is already from or very familiar with the Southern New Jersey area.
Skills: Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and able to handle emergencies calmly.
To Apply: please email Taryn at [email protected]
If you love senior horses and are looking for a peaceful living and working environment, please send us an email detailing your horse experience and references.

08/25/2026

Fall classes begin this week, and we're excited to welcome our DelVal Equine students back to campus!

A new semester brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your goals. We look forward to supporting you as you embrace new challenges and master new skills.

Here's to a successful semester ahead!

08/21/2026

DELVAL EQUINE ORIENTATION GOES SHOPPING!!! 🛍️

A HUGE thank you to our friends at Horsemens Outlet for hosting a SUPER FUN shopping event for us! From helmet and boot fittings to pizza and snacks to a raffle for gift cards- the whole evening was perfection. ✨🎉

If you haven't been to their NJ store, you want to go. Believe us. 🤩👌