Christina (Chrissy) Rohan, M.Ed.
Senior Lecturer
PRONOUNS She/Her
- M.Ed., University of Vermont
- B.S., University of Vermont
Animal & Veterinary Sciences
BIO
Chrissy Rohan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at ̽̽. She joined the faculty in August 2016. Chrissy’s responsibilities at ̽̽ include teaching equine management and training classes as well as overseeing the Ellen A. Hardacre Equine Center (aka ̽̽ Horse Barn Coop).
Chrissy has been working with horses since she was a young child. She grew up just down the road in Charlotte, VT on her family’s 60 acre farm. Chrissy has her BS and M.Ed. from ̽̽. As an undergrad, she studied Elementary and Special Education. After working as a Special Educator for a couple of years, she returned to ̽̽ to obtain her Master’s in Education working in the Consulting Teacher’s Program. As a graduate student, Chrissy received the “Outstanding Teacher Award”. Chrissy worked as a Special Educator for 12 years prior to raising her family.
Chrissy has taught lessons and worked with horses for over 30 years. Her background is primarily in the hunter/ jumper discipline. She also has some experience working at a Centered Riding facility as well as working with Equine Therapy students. Besides working at ̽̽, Chrissy continues to be involved with the Hunter / Jumper industry at a local, regional, and national level.
Courses
ASCI 1410 – Beginner Horseback Riding
ASCI 1450 – Horse Barn Coop
ASCI 2400 – Equus
ASCI 2410 – Intermediate Horseback Riding
ASCI 2420 – Equine Training Techniques
ASCI 2430 – Equine Instructing Techniques
ASCI 2470 – Equine Enterprise Management
ASCI 2990 – Equine Practicum
ASCI 3470 – Equine Industry Issues
ASCI 3990 – Equine Management and Programming
Awards and Achievements
2022 Joseph E. Carrigan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching
2022 Vermont Horse Council Horseperson of the Year
Area(s) of expertise
Equine management, training, and instructing
Bio
Chrissy Rohan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at ̽̽. She joined the faculty in August 2016. Chrissy’s responsibilities at ̽̽ include teaching equine management and training classes as well as overseeing the Ellen A. Hardacre Equine Center (aka ̽̽ Horse Barn Coop).
Chrissy has been working with horses since she was a young child. She grew up just down the road in Charlotte, VT on her family’s 60 acre farm. Chrissy has her BS and M.Ed. from ̽̽. As an undergrad, she studied Elementary and Special Education. After working as a Special Educator for a couple of years, she returned to ̽̽ to obtain her Master’s in Education working in the Consulting Teacher’s Program. As a graduate student, Chrissy received the “Outstanding Teacher Award”. Chrissy worked as a Special Educator for 12 years prior to raising her family.
Chrissy has taught lessons and worked with horses for over 30 years. Her background is primarily in the hunter/ jumper discipline. She also has some experience working at a Centered Riding facility as well as working with Equine Therapy students. Besides working at ̽̽, Chrissy continues to be involved with the Hunter / Jumper industry at a local, regional, and national level.
Courses
ASCI 1410 – Beginner Horseback Riding
ASCI 1450 – Horse Barn Coop
ASCI 2400 – Equus
ASCI 2410 – Intermediate Horseback Riding
ASCI 2420 – Equine Training Techniques
ASCI 2430 – Equine Instructing Techniques
ASCI 2470 – Equine Enterprise Management
ASCI 2990 – Equine Practicum
ASCI 3470 – Equine Industry Issues
ASCI 3990 – Equine Management and Programming
Awards and Achievements
2022 Joseph E. Carrigan Award for Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching
2022 Vermont Horse Council Horseperson of the Year
Areas of Expertise
Equine management, training, and instructing