Nancy Ellis Knox Equestrian Center
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Named and dedicated to honor the memory of Nancy Ellis Knox in 2005, Wesleyan's Equestrian Center reflects the late champion horsewoman's charisma, success, professionalism, and devotion to the equestrian arts.
Although she never attended Wesleyan as a student herself, Nancy belonged to a long line of Wesleyan students, benefactors, and devotees. Her mother, Mary Lyles Aiken Knox '34, and many other relatives attended and graduated from the college; her cousin, Ruth Knox '75, is the current president; several Knox men have served on the board of trustees or married Wesleyannes; and the Knox Foundation continues to support Wesleyan in myriad ways today.
The Center is home to a 24-stall barn, complete with tack rooms, wash racks, and feed rooms, six turn-out paddocks, connected by a fenced allée, and a lighted riding arena.
Wesleyan's equestrian program has grown to national competition status in recent years, with two national champions in western events.
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