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The Hocking College Experience

Students Connect with Equine Professionals at the American Collegiate Horsemen’s Association National Convention

by Melinda Casilli

The Hocking College Collegiate Horsemen's Association (CHA) took 13 students to attend the American Collegiate Horsemen's Association (ACHA) National Convention in Ocala, Florida, from April 6 - April 9. 

Hocking College Hosted the National Dog Groomers Association of America

by Melinda Casilli

April is National Canine Fitness Month, National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and National Heartworm Awareness Month. The Animal Assisted Therapy Program and the Canine Certificate Program at Hocking College are celebrating the entire month with classes, workshops, and certifications that help keep everyone's four-legged friends happy and healthy!

Hocking College Alumnus Will Compete in Historic Dog Show

by Tracey A. Maine

Hocking College graduate Jarrod Ball will soon have the unique distinction of being the second Hocking College graduate to show a dog at the upcoming Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on June 12-13, 2021.

Dr. Debbie Powell Takes the Reigns of Hocking College Equine Programs

by Tracey A. Maine

Dr. Debra Marie Powell is the new Program Manager for Hocking College’s Equine Sciences program.

Hocking College Horses Retire to Nearby Athens County Farm

by Matt Berry

NELSONVILLE, Ohio—Two of Hocking College's long-serving horses rode off into the sunset last week to begin their retirement.

National Rescue Dog Day Celebrates Shelter Adoptions

by Tracey A. Maine

Tuesday, May 20, is National Rescue Dog Day!

K-9 Military Veterans Day: The Role Dogs Have Played in War

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

While dogs are man's best friends, they’ve also helped save countless lives by serving in the military. March 13 is K-9 Veterans Day, a day in which everyone can reflect on the importance and impact military dogs have today and throughout history.  

Raise Your Paws for Responsible Pet Owners Month!

by Tracey A. Maine

February 2020 is Responsible Pet Owners Month!

Hocking College breaks ground on $2 mil. equine arena

by Matt Berry

NELSONVILLE, Ohio Hocking College broke ground on a new approximately $2 million equine arena Thursday evening, Feb. 20, 2020.


The 30,000 square foot building will be built on the school’s Nelsonville campus in what is now an overflow parking lot.


Site work will begin immediately, and construction of the building itself is expected to finish by the end of the year.


Planning for the building began last year, and Hocking College Chief of Staff Jeff Daubenmire said when people drive into campus, the massive structure will be the first thing they see.

Show your pet you love them, make yourself a good owner

by Hocking College Contributing Writer

We all love our pets, but loving them and doing what's best for them is sometimes very different.

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