Welcome to the 
University of Minnesota Equine Center

Home of the Leatherdale Equine Center
Piper Performance Clinic
Barenscheer Arena and
Nutrena Conference Center

The Equine Center represents our dedication to an expanded and comprehensive equine program, including undergraduate equine education, continued devotion to educating the next generation of equine veterinarians, a focus on equine research that will change the lives of horses worldwide, all while providing cutting edge, compassionate care for horses. Your horse will benefit from some of the best in equine care, research, and veterinary education found anywhere in the world.

Map and Directions

CLINIC INFORMATION

Office Hours:  9:30AM - 5:30 PM
Appointments:  612 625 6700
West Metro:  763 479 2932
Emergencies - After Hours:  612 624 9711

Our Staff

Our Services

Information for Clients

Meet Hercules our universal blood donor,
painter and all around gentle giant.



Visit his facebook page and become a fan:
Hercules Celebrity Page

April Success Story
This month, the story of Willa
 

Research and Teaching

Click here to learn more about the
latest in equine research in areas such as:
Muscle Disease
Arthritis
Shivers

HORSE OWNER DAYS
offered by the University Extension Service

VETERINARY CONTINUING EDUCATION

For information about Vet School
Student Affairs:
612 624 4747
Dean's Office:
612 624 6244
Veterinary Population Medicine:
612 625 7755

Heart and Home
of the Equine Community

Facility Rentals:      612 624 7414
Community Liaison:  612 625 2787
 

Facility Information

The Leatherdale Equine Center is the first metropolitan site for the popular We Can Ride program, which offers therapeutic riding and driving to children and adults living with disabilities.

For more information on the 
We Can Ride program,
visit their Web site at:  www.wecanride.org