BMCC Opens Equine Center

After years of planning and work, Blue Mountain Community College opened the doors on their new Equine Center last week.  The May 7th event kicked off with the National Anthem and a riding demonstration by the BMCC rodeo team, followed by a traditional Blessing Song from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.

“What better way to cut the ribbon than to have our Rodeo Team do it in true BMCC fashion,” said Jordan Monaco, Director of College Relations. “Watching them charge through the ribbon gave everyone full-body chills and left the room filled with smiles so wide it was impossible not to feel the pride in the air. It was a powerful, joyful welcome to a space that belongs to them and to our whole community.” 

School officials said the Blue Mountain Equine Center is a collaborative relationship with the Pendleton Round-Up Stadium, the Pendleton Convention Center and other area partners.  BMCC said the 40-thousand square foot facility is designed to enhance the school’s agricultural and equine studies programs while providing a versatile venue for regional events, rodeos, training clinics, and more.  It will serve as a hub for students, educators, and the broader community to gather, learn, and celebrate the rich traditions of eastern Oregon.

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