About Wilson College
Wilson College, located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, is an independent, private institution offering rigorous liberal arts and career preparation programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Known for close faculty-student interaction within a small, yet diverse academic community, Wilson is guided by an honor principle and a longstanding tradition of excellence.
At the heart of Wilson’s renowned Equine and Animal Studies Division is the Penn Hall Equestrian Center—the epicenter of equestrian activity on campus. This facility, conveniently located in the heart of campus, provides students and their horses with first-rate stabling, training, and riding opportunities in a professional, student-centered environment.
Facility Highlights:
- Hawthorne Arena: 100’ x 300’ indoor arena featuring observation bleachers, shadowless lighting, and rubber-sand-sawdust footing
- Cook Arena: 76’ x 204’ indoor arena with shadowless lighting and rubber-sand-sawdust footing
- Kitts Arena: 150’ x 300’ outdoor arena with racetrack sand footing
- 20+ acres of paddocks and pastures providing ample riding and turnout space
- Three barns housing 71 stalls (12’ x 12’) for student- and College-owned horses
Together, Wilson College and the Penn Hall Equestrian Center create a vibrant learning environment that blends academic rigor with hands-on experience—preparing the next generation of equine professionals to excel with skill, compassion, and integrity.