Alena M. Meacham

Lecturer, Director of Horse Riding Program and
Coach of the Equestrian Hunt Seat, Dressage, and Western Teams

Contact

   Phone: (860) 486-3377

   Email: Alena.Meacham@UConn.edu

   Office: Horse Barn

Background

Education

• B.S. (Equine Business Management), Johnson and Wales University, 2000

After earning her degree from Johnson and Wales University, Alena was fortunate enough to intern with Olympic Silver Medalist Ann Kursinski and then went on and trained with many Grand Prix Jumper and Dressage trainers from the US and Europe.  Alena has a strong foundation in both Balanced Seat riding and Forward Seat riding.  She has won numerous championships in both Hunters and Jumpers and is currently competing 1.20 meter jumpers at USEF A rated shows.  Alena has been coaching and advising the UConn Equestrian Team, UConn Dressage Team and UConn Western Team for over 7 years and has coached the teams to numerus Regional Championships and National placings.

Classes Taught

Hobbies/Non-Academic Interests

• Beachin' it
• Skiing
• Watching football 
• Competing in Jumpers