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National Championship Horse Show

IHSA CODE OF CONDUCT

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is committed to good sportsmanship and developing healthy environments for competition. We believe the opportunity to represent an I.H.S.A. institution is a privilege, which is accompanied by the responsibility to behave with dignity in and outside of the show ring. Individuals associated with an I.H.S.A. member institution are expected to conduct themselves in such a manner to represent the highest level of honor and observe the principles of good sportsmanship, good horsemanship, honesty, fairness, dignity, civility, and respect.

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association does not condone unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of student rider-athlete, coach, administrator, spectator, or any individual associated with a member institution. The Code of Conduct is designed for the promotion and protection of the integrity of the intention of The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION MEMBER INSTITUTIONS:

1. To develop strategies to educate rider athletes, coaches, parents, and community members about sportsmanship, good horsemanship skills, ethical conduct and fairness within the sport

2. To stress the values derived from competing fairly

3. To treat other teams with respect and dignity

4. To be cordial and courteous to other teams, team members, I.H.S.A. officials, horse show officials, horse owners and barn management staff

5. To respect the integrity and judgment of the horse show officials, barn management and horse owners

6. To help coaches and rider athletes understand and respect the rules and regulations of The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP INCLUDES:

• Observing and supporting the rules of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association

• Promoting the spirit as well as the letter of the rules

• Placing fairness first as a goal in competing in all horse shows and in the organizing of I.H.S.A. horse shows

• Taking personal responsibility for high standards of ethics

• Showing civility toward competitors, coaches, I.H.S.A. officials and horse show officials

• Commending good effort by teammates, other team members, and officials

• Riding competitively, showing good horsemanship skills and being fair

• Showing maturity and integrity in conduct in and out of the show ring

• Being a gracious winner and accepting defeat gracefully

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

A LETTER FROM THE Executive Director

Dear IHSA members, coaches, parents, sponsors, supporters and friends,

Congratulations to all the riders and teams who have navigated the regular season and competitive post-season to earn the opportunity to compete here at the IHSA Nationals. We are thrilled to welcome teams from all over North America to the Kentucky Horse Park.

Riders, you should be proud of your accomplishments and I encourage you to take this opportunity to introduce yourselves to your fellow competitors on other teams. You will discover that we all share a common bond of the love of horses and equestrian sport and are all dedicated to good sportsmanship.

The IHSA and this event would not be successful without the army of volunteers working year-round to ensure everything comes together. Our volunteer board of directors works with steadfast dedication to the mission of the IHSA. We are so grateful for their significant contributions of time and expertise.

Thank you to all the schools and individuals providing horses for Nationals because competition would not be possible without them. Members, please take the time to thank our horse providers. Make sure to thank the horse you ride with a pat and remember, that provider is rooting for their horse, even if you are on opposing teams!

We are grateful to our sponsors, particularly the ones that have come on recently and at high levels, especially, Back on Track and CWD. Likewise, IHSA individual competitors and teams are grateful for the commitment to recognize their accomplishments. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships in the future.

Many thanks to our equestrian community and the governing bodies that support our mission to provide equestrian opportunities to college students of all walks of life and all levels - USHJA, NRHA, AQHA, APHA and NSBA.

Join us in recognizing two individuals who have and continue to play essential roles within the IHSALifetime Achievement Award recipient Eleanor Ellis and our Pioneer Award honoree, Lisa Bailey Cassidy. Are you graduating and looking to start your career? Don't miss out on Friday's career fair, sponsored by the USHJA. The organizations and businesses participating are interested in IHSA members. This is going to be a great event!

Be sure to visit all our vendors and sponsors who support the IHSA throughout the year. Good luck this week and enjoy this wonderful time together!

Sincerely,

Peter Cashman IHSA Executive Director

National Championship Horse Show

TEAM CLASSES

HUNTER SEAT TEAM CLASSES

WESTERN TEAM CLASSES

MISSION STATEMENT

The IHSA promotes competition for riders of all skill levels, who compete individually and as teams at regional, zone and national levels. The association was founded on the principle that any college student should have the opportunity to participate in equestrian competition regardless of financial status, gender or riding level. The IHSA emphasizes learning and sportsmanship and fosters teamwork. IHSA welcomes riders in their first years of riding and students with show experience. IHSA eliminates the expense of owning and transporting horses and puts competition within financial reach of college and university students.

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RIBBON SPONSORS

RIBBON SPONSORS

Alfred University - extra ribbons for the additional western teams

Alfred University - extra ribbons for the additional western teams

Shirley and Sheila Murphy - Participation Ribbons

Shirley and Sheila Murphy - Participation Ribbons

University of Central Florida - Individual Limit Fences & Individual Reining

University of Central Florida - Individual Limit Fences & Individual Reining

Zone 3 Region 3 - Individual Intermediate Fences

Zone 3 Region 3 - Individual Intermediate Fences

Zone 3 Region 2 - Individual Ranch Riding

Zone 3 Region 2 - Individual Ranch Riding

Marist College Equestrian Team - Individual Open Fences

Marist College Equestrian Team - Individual Open Fences

Zone 6 - Individual Open Flat

Zone 6 - Individual Open Flat

Miami University - Individual Limit Flat

Miami University - Individual Limit Flat

Kelly Frandort - Individual Open Horsemanship

Kelly Frandort - Individual Open Horsemanship

EQ Media - Individual Level I Horsemanship

EQ Media - Individual Level I Horsemanship

GIFTS & HORSE RIBBON SPONSORS

GIFT S & HORSE RIBBON SPONSORS

Albion College - Carrot Sponsor

Albion College - Carrot Sponsor

Karen Sykes - Carrot Sponsor

Anne Brzezicki

Karen Sykes - Carrot Sponsor

Anne Brzezicki

Holly Hill Show Stable

Holly Hill Show Stable

Zone 5 Region 5

Zone 6 Region 4

Zone 5 Region 5

Zone 2 Region 3

Zone 6 Region 4

Zone 2 Region 4

Zone 2 Region 3

St. Lawrence University Riding - Horse Ribbons

Zone 2 Region 4

Zone 1 Western Area Ten - Horse Ribbons

St. Lawrence University Riding - Horse Ribbons

Bethany College - Horse Ribbons

Zone 1 Western Area Ten - Horse Ribbons

Bethany College - Horse Ribbons

History of the INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association was established in 1967 by Robert “Bob” Cacchione while he was an 18-year-old sophomore attending Farleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. Cacchione developed the prototype competition program with the help of his professor and renowned horseman, Jack Fritz.

Some of the most notable riders in show jumping and the Western disciplines competed in the IHSA during their college years. Olympic gold medalist Beezie Madden competed for Southern Seminary and won the Cacchione Cup in 1984. Olympic gold medalist Peter Wylde won the Cacchione Cup in 1986 while he attended Tufts University.

Launched with just two colleges competing in hunter seat equitation, the IHSA was praised for its competition format and quickly caught on. In 1979 the Western divisions premiered at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show (Nationals). In 1999 IHSA Inc. was established as a nonprofit organization.

The early shows were judged by great horsemen, like Frank Chapot and Michael Page. Originally, Nationals were held at various college facilities but are now held at major equestrian competition venues.

Bob Cacchione poses with a winning team.

Beezie Patton Madden competing in the IHSA for Southern Seminary.

Murray State Equestrian, 1988 IHSA Western Team Co-Champions

About the INTERCOLLEGIATE HORSE SHOWS ASSOCIATION

The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) welcomes members of all genders and riding levels and offers individual and team competition in hunter seat equitation, Western horsemanship, ranch riding and reining at more than 400 member colleges and universities. Founded in 1967, it is the oldest and largest intercollegiate equestrian organization with 10,000 members in 47 states and Canada.

IHSA college and university team participation is represented through a variety of programs including varsity athletics, academic departments and club sports.

Membership in IHSA means that college students can compete at horse shows regardless of their experience or financial status. Students compete in beginner through advanced divisions with suitable, provided horses, eliminating the expense of horse ownership and much of the related costs of the sport. Through the Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF), IHSA members are eligible for multiple need and merit-based scholarships.

Members compete to qualify for IHSA Regional Finals. The top riders and teams at Regionals advance to the IHSA Zone Finals (hunter seat) or Semi-Finals (Western). The top competitors and teams at Zone Finals and Semi-Finals qualify for the annual IHSA National Championship Horse Show.

Hunter Seat High Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup, IHSA Open-level riders are eligible to compete for the Hunter Seat High Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup, and the Back on Track Western High Point Rider titles. Qualified teams compete for the Hunter Seat Team and Western Team Championship honors.

IHSA offers valuable hands-on experience and professional development in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their college experience and develop the tools that help to build successful careers.

Julia Roshelli, University of Finday 2019 AQHA High-Point Rider

Adam Edgar, Savannah College of Art & Design, 2019 Cacchione Cup Champiom

Al Cook Photo

Julianna Empie 2022 Cachione Cup Champion

Nigel Lancaster 2022 Western High-Point Rider

IHSA Senior Athletic Academic Achievement Award Essay Winner 2023

DOMINIQUE PALKA, the University of Central Florida

During the past two years, I have participated in numerous IHSA competitions, and I can attest that these competitions have helped me develop several qualities that have benefited me at the University of Central Florida and will help in my future career as an attorney. Competing in IHSA requires discipline, resilience, teamwork and critical thinking skills.

As a competitor, I have had to be disciplined in not only my training, but also my overall approach to the sport. This discipline has translated into my academic life, where I have learned to be more structured in my study habits and time management. Last year, not only was I preparing for the regional competition with semi-finals only one week after, but I was also in the beginning stages of studying for my LSAT while in the middle of mid-term week. This fall, I will begin my first year of law school where this discipline will help me stay focused on achieving my goals and remain committed to achieving them.

Another quality IHSA competitions have taught me is resilience. I know I can perform well on my own horse, but it is the unpredictability of getting on a new horse that can be nerve racking. There have been times that I have not achieved the results I was aiming for, but I have learned from my mistakes and continued to work toward my goals. This resilience has been influential in my academic life, where I must handle setbacks, failures and challenges with grace and determination. This resilience will continue helping me throughout my life.

Teamwork is one of the biggest qualities I have learned from IHSA. Through these competitions, I have learned how to communicate effectively with the horse I am given, work collaboratively as co-captain with my coaches and teammates and support others during competitions. At the University of Central Florida, there are many opportunities for collaborating with classmates and communicating my ideas clearly. In my future career, teamwork will help me work effectively with my colleagues and collaborate on cases.

Finally, IHSA competitions have helped me develop critical thinking skills. The competitions require split-second decision making, quick analysis of situations, and adjustments to the approach accordingly. In competitions, I have been on horses ranging from sensitive, lazy, green, or anticipatory. Being able to determine the type of horse you are on gives you the advantage you need to perform well. This type of critical thinking will translate into my future by allowing me to analyze complex legal issues, consider various perspectives and make sound arguments.

Being on the University of Central Florida IHSA team has taught me many qualities that have benefited me in my academic years and will certainly contribute to future successes. From discipline, resilience, teamwork and critical thinking, these qualities have helped me become a more well-rounded individual, and I know they will continue to serve me in my legal career as well.

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IHSA Senior Athletic Academic Achievement Awards

Each recipient of this award must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and must have been a member of an intercollegiate equestrian team for three years, including senior year.

Congratulations to all recipients!

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Nicole Geris

Benjamin Kravitz

Grace Peck

Catherine Walter

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Ashley Bocek

lilly Bove

Joanna Coreno

Hanna Lloyd

Raegan Olson

Alexa Setteducati

Julia Vinci

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Sarah Santos

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Kasey Beres

SKIDMORE UNIVERSITY

Chloe Bell–Thomson

Ella Brophy

Emily Gilbert

Casey Koochagian

Alexandra Vassillou

Xenia Zimmerman

SMITH COLLEGE

Tara Gadoury

Alexandra Stephens

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Michaela Edwards

Paiton Gleeson

Darrow Hornik

Melanie Kessinger

Megan King

Kaitlyn Leahy

Divya Nagaraj

Ornella Pelissero

Kayla Ryan

Sangam Sharma

Audrey Washington

Emily Wong

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY

Isabella Smith

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Luis Figueroa

Hunter Fox

Kriya Naidu

Ashley Weinstein

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Giordana Daniels

Helen Hale-Mowry

Sean Mason Pierciey

Seline Stoop

Georgia Weiner

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Sydney Chanen

Lily Nesvold

UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA

Olivia Hudson

Lily Kauffman

WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Mackenzie Barnett

Hilde Perrin

Emma Reilly

FIRST TEAM

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Haley Bucher

Abbigail Froelich

Kylee Larson

Samantha Lind

Eilish O'Rourke

CENTENARY UNIVERSITY

Meghan Fitzpatrick

Jacqueline Haitz

Ashley Joyce

Rebecca Kaplan

Sarah Oross

Grace Seaman

Brianna Soule

Sophia Strain

Adrianna Strait

Dana Webster

COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Helen Carlin

Michaela Derikson

Calley Grabenstein

Rileigh Holcomb

Nellie Kaner

Jenna Milford

Isabella Ostmeyer

DICKINSON COLLEGE

Katherine Bentley

Hazel Lenoir

Hallie Mitchell

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

Sarah Laud

Kiaulani Sund

Ciara Switzer

McKenna White

GOUCHER COLLEGE

Cordelia Edwards

Morgan Kingsbury

Maggie Kinsley

Lily L'Oiseau

Karen O'Brien

Rhyan Orenstein

Sarah Schultheis

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Mollie Bera

Morgan Fisk

John Hutchinson

Amanda Mast

Meghan Peterson

Vivian Renfroe

Stephanie Russak

MARIST COLLEGE

Emma Engel

Madi Kasun

Caroline Komenda

Rose Mayer

Cecelia Pandiscia

Julia Reid

Rory Woods

National Championship Horse Show

ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS

MIAMI UNIVERSITY OF OHIO

Margaret Dicks

El Eavenson

Eva Hollingsworth

Katian Hornbostel

Kathryn Keeley

Eva LaVine

Solenn Lemiale

Grace Ostric

Hannah Schmidt

Jessica Schmitz

Ally Shuster

Laney Vanderhart

Emily Whitaker

Elli Wilson

Shelby Zimmerman

MIDWAY UNIVERSITY

Charley Burns

Stacey Geissler

Sofia Getty

Tate Gill

Kimberley Lane

Jordan Schauer

John Daylon Stafford

Chase Summerville

Sadie Tullock

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

Kristen Adolf

Rachel Banister

Camille Cheng

Vicky Chu

Ke Ding

Miranda Du

Shannon Feng

Acadia Ferrero-Lampron

Georgia Fish

Daniela Fraser

Amy Fujioka

Juliette Gagnon

Emma Gundrum

Clay Halpern

Marlene Healey

Piper Kilgore

Anna Kuffler

Zoe Latham

Kelly Li

Emmalyn Mirarchi

Josie Nicholas

Sam Rockwell

Bea Rodriguez

Azuna Sawada

Yuenying Shen

Charlotte Subak

Caroline Sullivan

Johanna Sullivan

Marah Susko

Jinxia Tian

Helena Weiss

Astrid Zhao

Xike Zhao

Yanran Zhou

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Rachel Bosserman

Catherine Chartier

Ruth Eisenberg

Chloe Erb

Madison Feiring

Erika Johnson

Isabella Jurgens

ChristiAnna Schmidt

Sarah Schutt

Kooper Shagena

Jayden Slonaker

Hannah Strong

Grace Wicklund

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Betia Zeng

Alexis Garcia

Maritza Fotiou

Sonia Balani

Avery Swartz

Gabriella Moulton

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Nicole Albert

Ashley Bocek

Lilly Bove

Joanna Coreno

Kayla Destephanis

Ava Flannery

Ava Hufford

Hanna Lloyd

Kelly Mectl

Mia Poppinga

Isabella Ruisi

Kaylee Shindel

Macayla Sousa

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Sarah Santos

Ashley Townsend

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Riley Miller

Aleeah Sheedy

Hannah Wheaton

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

Halle Avratin

Ella Brophy

Emma Jenison

Casey Koochagian

Lillard Preschlack

Kenya Sanders

Alexandra Vassiliou

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SMITH COLLEGE

Jordan Conlon

Sonja Henze

Alexandra Stephens

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

Sydney Curley

Zana Frluckaj

Haley Moreland

Mikaela Radochia

Lauren Trexler

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Ellie Aasted

Ava Brown

Andrea Cao Loia

Ilaria Chen

Neil Cordingley

Peyton Daley

Ella Dolan

Michaela Edwards

Paiton Gleeson

Sophia Haase Cox

Jackie Henley

Darrow Hornik

Melanie Kessinger

Megan King

Novia Liu

Jenna Mansueto

Divya Nagaraj

Ornella Pelissero

Kayla Ryan

Sangam Sharma

Izabella Smolnicka-Dos

Santos

Ana Ximena Sosa

Parker Watt

Emily Wong

Jena Yue

SUSQUEHANNAH UNIVERSITY

Isabela Santiesteban

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE

Ashley Burnett

Shannon Carter

Lydia Chandler

Rachel Chard

Carmella DeFilippo

Audrey Flattich

Nina Hugi

Emmy Longest

Julianna McIntyre

Sita Moses

Sarah Pastula

Isabella Paul

Ella Peterson

Lauren Satola

Sarah Weller

UNITED STATES

MILITARY ACADEMY

Elijah Skidmore

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Skyler Axlerod

Kristen Conroy

Hunter Fox

Kriya Naidu

Ashley Weinstein

Skylar Zern

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Helen Hale-Mowry

Jillian Stark

Katherine Stuckey

Kayla Wolf

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Cailey Archer

Ryan Moran

Ashtyn Myers

Bailey Prasad

Sophie Shields

Bella Williams

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Laura Aviles

Josphine Buccini

Sydney Chanen

Audrey Lehneis

Ryan Tannie

UNIVERSITY OF VRIGINIA

Lily Kauffman

Audrey Oldfather

Georgia Rivero

WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Hailey Covington

Grace Paquin

Hilde Perrin

Emma Reilly

Mirabelle White

National Championship Horse Show

ALL-ACADEMIC AWARDS

SECOND TEAM

BLACK HAWK COLLEGE

Sarah Alarie

McKenna Bleem

Josey Clem

Taegan Hanlin

Amy Hoffmann

Jordan Rydl

Kayla Schroeder

Abigail Schuning

Grace Strief

COLBY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Elizabeth White

DICKINSON COLLEGE

Scarlett Davidovich

Allison Maurice

DREXEL UNIVERSITY

Taylor Gibboney

Gwyneth Steele

GETTYSBURG COLLEGE

Lily Koorejian

GOUCHER COLLEGE

Quinn Kirkpatrick

Lexi Mason

Chloe Perkins

Kristen Wilhelm

Zoe Wright-Riley

HOOD COLLEGE

Abigail Burns

Drew Keiser

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY

Elizabeth Balok

Virginia Barnett

Nadia Cooper

Rebekah Honaker

Claire Hutchinson

Hannah Summerlin

MARIST COLLEGE

Paige Janda

Katey O'Brien

MIAMI UNIVERISTY OF OHIO

Alyssa Aey

Roberta Cullinan

Carly Hanson

Cassandra Hauk

Natalee John

Sophia Marino

Kailyn Moody

Ellison Neumann

Sonia Talwar

Megan Walston

Anna Wilson

MIDWAY UNIVERSITY

Riley Long

Kathryn West

Lakyn Wilson

MOUNT HOLYOKE COLLEGE

Cate Bates

Emma Cantalupo

Dekyi Deji

Lili Evans

Ririka Kakuta

Catherine Kazel

Anno Kostava

Yunsi Li

Sofia O'Bryant

Kate Smith

Alex Taylor

True Usiatynski

Maggie Wennberg

NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY

Lauren Berg

Katherina Cohrs

Maria Franks

Michaela Long

Audrey Miller

Hanna Myrin

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY

Kamila Kaldon

Trinity Stockel

Carly Studt

Sarah Bednarczyk

SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY

Emily Belies

Emma Grimes

Harley Mae Jimenez

Raegan Olson

Ciara O'Sullivan

Sophia Poling

Paige Sutton

SALISBURY UNIVERSITY

Sydney Shannon

SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Chloe Rhinehardt

Elena Wagstaff

SETON HILL UNIVERSITY

Kasey Beres

Hannah Burgess

Taylor Holmes

Lauryn Johnsen

SKIDMORE COLLEGE

Chloe Bell-Thomson

Stella Brown

Laura Bussard

Emily Gilbert

Madeline Johnson

Charlotte Lyon

Kayla Piper

Harper Sanford

Xenia Zimmerman

SMITH COLLEGE

Tara Gadoury

Rainbow Gu

Lily Harper

Adela Hoffman

Via Sussman

Tessa Wilson-Brown

ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY

Eben Dorr

Tess Downing

Brigid Barstow

Fiona Malcarney

Hudson Warren

STANFORD UNIVERSITY

Aiyana Austin

Grace Chung

Angel Elyse Cleare

Iliana Close

Madeleine Kingsland

Kaitlyn Leahy

Annella Tucker

Audrey Washington

Angeline Yu

SUSQUEHANNAH UNIVERSITY

Taylor Josefowicz

SWEET BRIAR COLLEGE

Evelyn Clark

Ainsley John Darling

Emma Evans

Sarah Lloyd

Cassandra McCabe

Emily Roberts

Anna Grace Ross

UNIITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

Kiersten Eggers

Kayla Kiniry

Kate Patterson

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Gabrielle Bannister

Caroline Giddings

Abigail Molnar

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

Kyah Woodland

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Carola Agostini

Lyndsey Barrett

Isabel Ernst

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Mikayla Bridges

ELEANOR ELLIS PRESENTED WITH IHSA ELEANOR ELLIS PRESENTED WITH IHSA

Lifetime Achievement Award Lifetime Achievement Award

At the IHSA board meeting in January 2023, Eleanor Ellis was honored with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award and added to a list of distinguished equestrians who have dedicated their time and talents to the IHSA.

"Eleanor has given so much to the IHSA," IHSA Executive Director Peter Cashman said. "She has rolled up her sleeves, done the work, and put in so much of her time. We are honored to work with her and so pleased to award her with the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award."

Ellis is from Savannah, Georgia, near where she lives now. She got involved with horses at age 6 when her older sister gave her a Shetland pony. Somehow, they got away with not telling her parents for six months. When her parents got on board, they used to transport the pony in the back seat of the family station wagon.

Ellis attended Randolph College (formerly Randolph Women's College), where she was introduced to the greater depth of the horse industry. "I was a little barn rat that just wanted to know everything about everything," Ellis said. "I was fascinated by the production of horse shows and helped out doing that."

At Randolph Macon, Ellis got to ride fabulous Virginia-area horses. The program included foxhunting, hunter paces and competing in the IHSA. "I had a backyard horse growing up that I had a lot of success with, but he was what he was," she said. "It was a different world! We got to do so many things that really helped me as a horseman."

In 1983, Ellis' senior year, the talented rider qualified and competed at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show in the Open division. "I remember meeting Bob Cacchione and understanding the scope of it all," Ellis said.

After graduation, she worked briefly at a farm in Charleston, South Carolina, then spent 10 years in the corporate world with International Paper. During her career at International Paper, Ellis served on several boards. She says she still calls on those experiences in her volunteer IHSA work today.

In 1992, Ellis bought her Evermore Farm and began helping Georgia Southern University and other region teams by loaning horses for shows. When Georgia Southern was ready to make a coaching change in 1998, they reached out to Ellis. She has been coaching the IHSA team and teaching their physical education riding classes ever since.

Ellis has served as an active contributor on the IHSA board since 2001. "I've been on the marketing, realignment, and hunter seat committees and helped run the IHSA National Championship Horse Show as the barn manager for five years," Ellis said. "We all keep saying, 'yes,' because that's what we do."

Saying "yes," in a volunteer organization like the IHSA has put Ellis in the middle of change and improvements. She does it quietly. "I consider myself a behind-the-scenes person," she said. And she's inspired by her students. "It's just staggering to me watching these college kids come through from freshmen to seniors and watch the changes in them."

For Ellis, it's the horses that make the IHSA happen. "Without them, you know, it doesn't happen. And it takes a special horse. During Nationals, to think that we can put 16 or 18, or however many we need in the ring at one time at the same level–and they're all quite nice horses. Wow!"

PREVIOUS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS

2002

2000 Sue Payne

1999 Naomi Blumenthal

1998 CJ Law

1997 Jane Flynn

1996 Claiborne and Tom

1995 Bob Cacchione

1994 George Lukemire

1993 Joan Johnson

Lisa Bailey Cassidy

Honored with

Pioneer Award

The IHSA Pioneer Award recognizes those who have developed collegiate riding programs and opportunities. The 2023 recipient is Lisa Bailey Cassidy, an alumna, former coach and board member of the Intercollegiate Equestrian Foundation (IEF).

Cassidy grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, discovered horses at 3 and became obsessed. At 10, she was one of the youngest members of the Rolling Rock Hunt Club. She competed in A-rated shows in the hunters and jumpers throughout her junior years, training with Carol Maloney, Peter Lombardo and Ronnie Mutch. She quit riding when she attended Stetson College in Florida, but reignited her passion when she transferred to Sarah Lawrence College in Bronxville, New York, where she was recruited to ride on their equestrian team. Cassidy rode part of her junior, all senior year and as an alumna qualifying for Regionals and Nationals. Upon graduation, Cassidy took the reins as head coach of the Sarah Lawrence team for six years. When she moved to Fairfield, Connecticut, her friend, Bob Cacchione, the founder of the IHSA, encouraged her to form a new team at Fairfield University.

"I called the university and (asked), what about an equestrian team?" Cassidy explained. "They said it can't be (considered) a team. It's got to be a special interest group."

The university leadership offered Cassidy only one meeting to find out if there was

interest in forming a team. "I put the flyer out and 12 people showed up and the Fairfield University Equestrian Team was born. We went from a special interest group in 1992, to a club sport by 1994."

"We were featured on ESPN and in an article in the New York Times," Cassidy said.

"This group at Fairfield was energized to make this happen. And we all were just in sync. We grew to 35-plus riders."

In 1996, Fairfield University Equestrian Team was the region champion team, defeating George Lukemire and Joan Johnson's SUNY Stonybrook team, who had won the trophy for 28 years, according to Cassidy. As a result, the Fairfield University Equestrian Team earned a slot to compete at

the 1996 IHSA National Championship Horse Show in Los Angeles. Despite the competition, she, Johnson and Lukemire became great friends. Cassidy continued her success, leading the Fairfield University Equestrian Team to Regional Championships and the IHSA National Championship Horse Show each year and fielding 12 Cacchione Cup contenders.

"Riding, teaching, developing new riders and new teachers was a huge part of my life," she said. "Many of my kids are top people in the horse industry."

Cassidy served on the IHSA board of directors as a regional president for many years, volunteering her time alongside her fellow coaches.

For many years, Johnson essentially ran the IEF, an organization that provides grants and scholarships for collegiate riders. Johnson encouraged Cassidy to become involved and she was instrumental in helping create the IEF's 501 (c) (3) status. When Johnson passed away in 2004, Cassidy took over the IEF stewardship "She knew I really cared about giving back to the kids that were working hard and putting time into their applications," Cassidy said. "I've been reading applications since 2004, right up to this year."

What does Cassidy look for in applications? "I look for the person who exhibits the camaraderie of the IHSA and gives back in college and submits a nicely written essay," she said. "I love reading them. There have been some incredible essays.

When they highlight the spirit of the IHSA, they usually move to the top. The Joan Johnson Memorial Scholarship means everything to me."

Cassidy says she is most proud of generating spirit and sportsmanship with her team during her coaching days. With her work for the IEF, she says she lives vicariously through the spirit that IHSA coaches are building with their teams.

"Like many students, the IHSA changed my life," Cassidy said.

Cassidy is married, has a son, and lives on her family ranch, Cassiranch, in Cody, Wyoming.

"We are so grateful for the incredible contribution Lisa has made to the IHSA and IEF," IHSA Executive Director Peter Cashman said. "Her energy, spirit and significant impact embodies all that is the IHSA."

"Like many students, the IHSA changed my life"

- Cassidy said.

National Championship Horse Show

COMPETITION STAFF

NATIONAL HORSE SHOW COMMITTEE CHAIR

Heather Pinnick, Miami University

SHOW SECRETARY

Cricket Morris

Becky Huddleston, Tennessee Tech University

SHOW MANAGER

William Yeager

COURSE DESIGNER

William Yeager

NATIONAL STEWARD

Sherri West, Hollins University

ASSOCIATE NATIONAL STEWARD

Ollie Griffith

HUNTER SEAT STEWARDS

Lesli Isaacson, Florida State University

Eleanor Ellis, Georgia Southern University

Mary Drueding, St. Lawrence University

Heath Gunnison, Midway University

Karen Sykes

Amy Daspit, Villanova University

Sarah Dwyer, Lake Erie College

Terri Foreman, Ball State University

HUNTER SEAT HORSE COORDINATORS

Michael Dowling, Centenary University

Clare Knapp, Marist College

Belinda Colgan, Skidmore College

HUNTER SEAT HORSE SELECTION COMMITTEE

Heather Pinnick, Miami University

Mary Drueding, St. Lawrence University

Eddie Federwisch, Savannah College of Art and Design

Karen Sykes

Angela MacFawn, The University of South Carolina

HUNTER SEAT SHOOLING SUPERVISOR

Cindy Ford

HUNTER SEAT SHOOLING COORDINATOR

Eddie Federwisch, Savannah College of Art and Design

WESTERN STEWARDS

Carla Wennberg, St. Andrews University

Amanda Ellis, West Texas A&M University

Chris Brown, Rocky Mountain College

Bryan Bradley, Villanovia University

Dan Bergstresser, SUNY Oswego

WESTERN HORSE COORDINATORS

Conner Smith, Midway University

Jill Bergstresser, SUNY Oswego

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

COMPETITION STAFF

WESTERN HORSE SELECTION

Carla Wennberg, St. Andrews University

Conner Smith, Midway University

Jill Bergstresser, Oswego State University

Chris Brown, Rocky Mountain College

WESTERN HORSE SELECTION SECRETARY

Ariel Higgins, Middle Tennessee State University

WESTERN PADDOCK STEWARDS

Kelli Wainscott, Mt. Holyoke College

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Sarah Younger, University of Louisville

AWARDS COORDINATOR

Joyce Northrup

STABLING COORDINATOR

Ashley Wilson

INGATE

Chris Mitchell, Albion College

Kelli Wainscott, Mt. Holyoke College

SILENT AUCTION

Bryan Bradley, Villanova University

DRAW COORDINATOR

Beth Sheely, Virginia Tech University

DRAW STEWARD

Terri Foreman

MEDIA

EO Media

Carrie Wirth, Cady Voyer, Sarah Mahoney

IHSA WEBSITE

Julie Mann, Augustana College

Becky Huddleston, Tennessee Tech University

PROGRAM DESIGN

EQ Media

Chrissy Croteau

PROGRAM COVER

Painting by Cate Bates, Mount Holyoke College

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER

Andrew Ryback Photography

ANNOUNCER

Kenn Marash

WEBCAST

Horse and Country

DAILY SCHEDULE

DAILY SCHEDULE

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

THURSDAY, MAY 4 – 8:30 A.M.

Individual Open Equitation Over Fences

Individual Inter mediate Equitation Over Fences

Individual Limit Equitation Over Fences

Team Limit Equitation Over Fences

CLEAR ARENA

Individual Inter mediate Equitation on the Flat

Individual Limit Equitation on the Flat

Team Limit Equitation on the Flat

Individual Novice Equitation

Individual Open Equitation on the Flat

Team Inter mediate Equitation on the Flat

FRIDAY, MAY 5 – 8 A.M.

Team Inter mediate Equitation Over Fences

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider Over Fences

Presenting the Cacchione Cup

CLEAR ARENA

PARADE OF TEAMS

AQHA/NRHA Individual Ranch Riding

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider - Flat – Section A

Presenting the Cacchione Cup

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider - Flat – Section B

Presenting the Cacchione Cup

Individual Introductory Equitation

Team Introductory Equitation

Team Novice Equitation

NRHA Team Reining, Presented by NRHA & NSBA

AQHA Individual Level I Horsemanship

AQHA Individual Open Horsemanship

SATURDAY, MAY 6 – 8 A.M.

Team Open Equitation Over Fences

SATURDAY, MAY 6 – 8 A.M. (cont.)

Back on Track Western High Point Rider Reining Phase - Section A

Team Beginner Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track Western High Point Rider Reining Phase - Section B

Team Level II Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Team Rookie Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

AQHA Individual Level II Horsemanship

SUNDAY, MAY 7 – 8 A.M.

NRHA Team Ranch Riding, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track Western High Point Rider Horsemanship Phase -Section A

AQHA Individual Rookie Horsemanship

Back on Track Western High Point Rider Horsemanship Phase, Section B

Team Level I Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

DRAG ARENA

NRHA/AQHA Individal Reining

AQHA Individual Beginner Horsemanship

Team Open Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Awards Presentation

Western Team Awards Presentation, Champion Team Presented by APHA Versatility Award Presentation

IHSA Hunter Seat High-Point Rider Work-Off (Judges discretion)

Presenting the Cacchione Cup

CLEAR ARENA

Team Open Equitation on the Flat

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider Awards, Presentation of the Cacchione Cup

Hunter Seat Team Awards Presentation

National Championship Horse Show

DAILY SCHEDULE

WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 , 2023

6 A.M. – 9 P.M. – Indoor and Outdoor Warm-up Arenas

Open to Hunter Seat and Western Horses for flatwork

8 A.M. – 10 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Evaluation of Hunter Seat Flat horses (Three sections – 8, 8:45; and 9:30). (Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat Horse Selection Committee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

RING GROOMED

10:30 A.M. – 12 NOON – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of horses jumping at 2’6” (Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat HorseSelectionCommittee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

11 A.M.- 5 P.M. – SHOW OFFICE OPEN, Ticket Booth on concourse (West side), Follow Signs

12 NOON – 2 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of horses jumping 2’9” and 3’ (Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat Horse Selection Committee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

RING CLEARED AND GROOMED

2:30 P.M. Indoor and Outdoor Warm-up Arenas - Open to Western Horse schooling

3:30 P.M. – 4 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

RING GROOMED

4 P.M. – 7 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of Western Horses for Evaluation by Western Horse Selection Committee and Western Stewards

7 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

RING GROOMED

7:30 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

COURSE SET

7 P.M. – Embassy Suites – Lobby

Meeting with the Hunter Seat Judges and Hunter Seat Stewards

DAILY SCHEDULE

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

THURSDAY,

MAY 4, 2023

5 A.M. – 6 A.M – Ring Groomed / Setting of course

6 A.M. – 7:15 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of Hunter Seat over Fences Horses

Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat Horse Selection Committee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

6 A.M. – 6 P.M. – Indoor Warm-up Arena for schooling of Hunter Seat Horses

6 A.M. – 6 P.M. – OUTDOOR ARENA Open for schooling of Western Horses

7 A.M. – 5 P.M. – SHOW OFFICE OPEN– Ticket Booth on concourse (west side)

7:30 A.M. – 7:45 A.M. – COURSE OPEN FOR WALKING

7:45 A.M. – HUNTER SEAT COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

DRAW FOR CLASSES BEGINS – East side Concourse above the out-gate, Follow Signs

RING PREPARATION

8 A.M. – SILENT AUCTION OPENS (Concourse near office)

8:25 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – NATIONAL ANTHEM

8:30 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – COMPETITION BEGINS

Listen for Announcements for Call to Draw

Individual Open Equitation Over Fences

Individual Intermediate Equitation Over Fences

Individual Limit Equitation Over Fences

Team Limit Equitation Over Fences

Clear Ring/Warm-up Session/Ring Groomed

1 P.M. – Suite Level Room TBA - Western Committee meeting with the Western Judges and Stewards

Individual Intermediate Equitation on the Flat

Individual Limit Equitation on the Flat

Team Limit Equitation on the Flat

Individual Novice Equitation

Individual Open Equitation on the Flat

Team Intermediate Equitation on the Flat

4 P.M. – SILENT AUCTION CLOSES FOR THE DAY

5:30 P.M. – 9:30 P.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Open for schooling of Western Horses

National Championship Horse Show

DAILY SCHEDULE

FRIDAY MAY 5, 2023

5 A.M. – 6 A.M. – Ring Groomed / Setting of course

6 A.M. – 6:45 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of Hunter Seat over Fences horses (Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat Horse Selection Committee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

6 A.M. – 6 P.M. – Indoor and Outdoor Warm-up Arenas

Open for schooling of Hunter Seat and Western Horses

7 A.M. – 5 P.M. – SHOW OFFICE OPEN – Ticket Booth on concourse (West side), Follow Signs

7 A.M. – 7:15 A.M. – COURSE OPEN FOR WALKING

7:15 A.M. – HUNTER SEAT COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

DRAW FOR CLASSES BEGINS – East side Concourse above the out-gate, Follow Signs

RING PREPARATION

7:55 A.M. - ALLTECH ARENA – NATIONAL ANTHEM

8 A.M. -Silent Auction Opens (Concourse near office)

8 A.M. - ALLTECH ARENA – COMPETITION BEGINS

Listen for Announcements for Call to Draw

Team Intermediate Equitation Over Fences

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider Over Fences, Presenting the Cacchione Cup

10 A.M. – WESTERN COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

CLEAR RING

PARADE, PRESENTATION OF TEAMS, Presentation of Pioneer Award (All riders and schools present to march by zone/region, All teams will remain in ring for Team Presentation at Parade Finale)

RING GROOMED/ WARM UP SESSION/ RING GROOMED

AQHA/NRHA Individual Ranch Riding

WARM-UP SESSION/ RING GROOMED

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup –Flat - Section A

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup –Flat - Section B

Individual Introductory Equitation

Team Introductory Equitation

Team Novice Equitation

RING GROOMED/ WARM-UP SESSION/ RING GROOMED

NRHA Team Reining, Presented by NRHA & NSBA

AQHA Individual Level I Horsemanship

AQHA Individual Open Horsemanship

1 P.M. – 4 P.M. USHJA Career Fair, Mezzanine Level

4 P.M. – SILENT AUCTION CLOSES FOR THE DAY

6 P.M. -9:30 P.M.- ALLTECH ARENA open for Schooling of Western Horses

DAILY SCHEDULE

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

SATURDAY

MAY 6, 2023

5 A.M. – 6 A.M – Ring Groomed / Setting of course

6 A.M. – 6 P.M. – Indoor and Outdoor Warm-up Arenas

Schooling of Hunter Seat and Western Horses

6 A.M. – 6:45 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of Hunter Seat over Fences Horses (Horses to be observed by Hunter Seat Horse Selection Committee and Hunter Seat Stewards)

7 A.M. – 5 P.M. – SHOW OFFICE OPEN – Ticket Booth on concourse (West side), Follow Signs

7:15 A.M. – 7:30 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA - COURSE OPEN FOR WALKING

7:30 A.M. – HUNTER SEAT COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

RING PREPARATION

DRAW FOR CLASSES BEGINS – East side Concourse above the out-gate, Follow Signs

7:55 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – NATIONAL ANTHEM

8 A.M. – SILENT AUCTION OPENS (Concourse near office)

8 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – COMPETITION BEGINS

Team Open Equitation Over Fences

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider, Presenting the Cacchione Cup Work-Off Phase at Judges’ Discretion

Listen for Announcements for Call to Draw

9:30 A.M. – WESTERN COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

Clear Ring/Warm up Session/Ring Groomed

Team Open Equitation on the Flat

IHSA Hunter Seat High Point Rider Awards Presentation, Presenting the Cacchione Cup

Hunter Seat Team Awards / Sportsmanship Awards Presentation

High Point Hunter Seat Horse Award Presentation

Most Popular Hunter Seat Horse Award Presentation

Warm up Session/Ring Groomed

DRAW FOR WESTERN HORSES

Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Reining Phase – Section A

Team Beginner Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track WesternHigh-Point Rider Reining Phase – Section B

Team Level II Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Team Rookie Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

AQHA Individual Level II Horsemanship

4 P.M. – SILENT AUCTION CLOSES

National Championship Horse Show

DAILY SCHEDULE

SUNDAY MAY 7, 2023

6 A.M. – 7 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA

Schooling of Western Horses

6 A.M. – 4 P.M. – Indoor and Outdoor Warm-up Arenas

Open for schooling of Western Horses

7 A.M. – 4 P.M. – SHOW OFFICE OPEN- Ticket Booth on concourse (West side), Follow Signs

RING PREPARATION

7:15 A.M. – WESTERN COACHES MEETING – Lower-level South Hall

7:30 A.M. – DRAW FOR CLASSES BEGIN – East side Concourse above the out-gate, Follow Signs

7:55 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – NATIONAL ANTHEM

8 A.M. – SILENT AUCTION OPENS (Concourse near office)

8 A.M. – ALLTECH ARENA – COMPETITION BEGINS

Listen for Announcements for Call to Draw

NRHA Team Ranch Riding, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Horsemanship Phase-Section A

AQHA Individual Rookie Horsemanship

Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Horsemanship Phase-Section B

Team Level I Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

RING GROOMED

NRHA/AQHA Individual Reining

AQHA Individual Beginner Horsemanship

Team Open Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA

Back on Track High-Point Rider Award Presentation

High-Point Western Horse Award Presentation

Most Popular Western Horse Award Presentation

Western Team Awards Presentation, Champion Team

Presented by APHA

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National Championship Horse Show OFFICIALS

HUNTER SEAT

TONY SGARLATA

Tony Sgarlata, from Raleigh, North Carolina, is a well-known and respected USEF R judge, rider, trainer, coach and clinician. He is known industrywide as an effective trainer and a master at preparing horses and ponies for all levels. Sgarlata has trained and coached numerous zone and national champions. In addition, he has judged the hunter and equitation rings throughout North America, including the International Hunter Futurity, World Champion Hunter Rider events and USHJA hunter derbies, at shows such as WEF, Tryon, Lake Placid, Old Salem and more.

LINDA ANDRISANI

Linda Andrisani, from Wellington, Florida, is a 30+ year veteran of the judge's stand in the hunter ring and one of the country's most well-known and well-respected hunter judges. She ran Monkton Manor, a full-time horse show operation, until 2006. Horses from her barn won numerous national championships. She has been a judge at all the major horse shows in North America, including the National Horse Show, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, the Washington International and the Royal Winter Fair in Canada.

WESTERN

HOLLY HOVER

Holly Hover is from Cave Creek, Arizona. In 2015, AQHA named Hover the Most Valuable Professional and in 2017, she was named Professional Horsewoman of the Year. She has more than three decades of judging experience, including officiating at multiple AQHA World Shows and holds cards with AQHA, APHA, NSBA, and NRHA. Hover serves on several AQHA committees. She conducts clinics around the globe and served as the Western head coach for the Arizona State University Equestrian Team.

DEBRA JONES-WRIGHT

Debra Jones-Wright, from Abbeville, South Carolina, has been judging for more than 30 years. As a professional, she has coached clients to Congress and the AQHA World championships in numerous disciplines. She has held cards with AQHA, NRHA, NSBA, NRCHA, VRH and USEF. In addition, Wright has coached youth and collegiate judging teams to national honors. She is an official AQHA Steward and an AQHA Professional Horseman. She serves as a judge (AQHA, NRHA, NSBA) and is a licensed steward for AQHA and NRHA.

OFFICIALS

20 23 National Championship Horse Show

ANNOUNCER

KENN MARASH

Kenn Marash bring over 40 years of experience as a professional announcer to IHSA Nationals. His connection to the IHSA runs deep. He rode on the Corneil University Equestrian team and has history announcing at Nationals since 1990. Marash’s voice can be heard at every major equestrian event in the country, including the Winter Equestrian Festival, Devon Horse Show, Lake Placid, the National Horse Show, Pennsylvania National Horse Show and more. He calls Ithaca, New York, home.

SHOW MANAGER & COURSE DESIGNER

WILLIAM YEAGER

William Yeager is a course designer and show manager from Midland, Virginia. He holds a USEF “R” license in hunter course design. Yeager was a member of the Cazenovia IHSA Equestrian Team, where he met his wife, Marjorie. For the couple, horse shows are an all-encompassing way of life. From show management to jump rentals, the Yeagers know how to create a spectacular customer experience time and again — all while focusing on raising their two children, Liam and Ainsley.

Yeager has produced the IHSA Nationals for many years. He also manages for Swan Lake Horse Shows, Texas Rose Horse Park and more.

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National Championship Horse Show

HUNTER SEAT TEAM CHAMPION

PREVIOUS CHAMPIONS 1971-2022

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National Championship Horse Show

HUNTER SEAT TEAM CHAMPION

2022 TEAM CHAMPIONS

TEAM CHAMPION

Intermont Equestrian At Emory & Henry College

RESERVE TEAM CHAMPION Miami University

2023 Teams

ZONE

ZONE

ZONE

ZONE

National Championship Horse Show

HUNTER SEAT TEAM CHAMPION

ZONE 5

SAVANNAH

ZONE 7

ZONE

The top two teams from each of the eight Zones will compete for the National Title fielding a team of eight riders, one from each division. All eight scores will count. The team scoring the highest number of points in these classes shall be declared the National Champion Team. Each team scores 10 points for a first-place finish, 8 points for second, 7 points for third, 6 points for fourth, 5 points for fifth, 4 points for sixth, 3 points for seventh, 2 points for eighth, 1 point for ninth, and ½ point for tenth.

Hosted by Bob Cacchione - IHSA Founder Winning coach receives the George B. Lukemire Perpetual Trophy, created by Nancy Peterson of Hollins University

National Championship Horse Show

IHSA Western Team Champion Presented by APHA

2022 WESTERN TEAM CHAMPIONS

TEAM CHAMPION

Black Hawk College

RESERVE TEAM CHAMPION

Ohio State University

2023 IHSA Western Teams

ZONE 2

ZONE 5 BERRY

National Championship Horse Show

IHSA Western Team Champion Presented by APHA

ZONE 6

ADRIAN

ZONE 7

ZONE

From the results of each Western Semi-Finals, sponsored by NRHA, the top-four individuals per division and the top-four teams advance to Nationals. In previous years, the top-three teams qualified, but new in 2023, the top-four teams from each comprise the top-12 to compete at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show.

Zone Champion Team

Stanford University

Z8R1 High Point Riders

Christian Toy

Western High Point Rider

Cal Poly, SLO

Good Luck to all Zone 8 Region 1 Riders!

Cal Poly, SLO : Christian Toy

Justice Myers

Hunter Seat High Point Rider

Univ. of California, Berkeley

Stanford : Ellie Aasted, Brooke Ballhaus, Sophia Haase Cox, Darrow Hornik, Michaela Edwards, Jackie Henley, Kayla Ryan, Morgan Seibert, Audrey Washington, Parker Watt

UC Berkeley: Justice Myers

UC Davis : Reilly Cunningham

ZONE 8, REGION 1: Cal Poly SLO, College of the Sequoias,, Reedley College, Santa Clara University, Sonoma State, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UN Reno

Individual Open Equitation Over Fences

2022 Champion: Julianna Empie Penn State University

Horse: Big Shot courtesy of Centenary University

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