Healthy Mind, Healthy Body

80% percentage of female executives at Fortune 500 companies who identify as former athletes

Sports is where students learn about teamwork, goal-setting, the pursuit of excellence in performance, and other achievement-oriented behaviors—critical skills necessary for success in the workplace.

Girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence and self-esteem and lower levels of depression

Girls and women who play sports have a more positive body image and experience higher states of psychological well-being than girls and women who do not play sports.

Questions?

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EQUESTRIAN BY THE NUMBERS:

Instructor

stable blocks

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55 Stabling for horses acre campus 100 separate indoor arenas rehabilitation center

Mina Payne ‘78, Director of Riding: Named one of the top 50 riding instructors in America by the American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA).

• Located in historic Greenfield, Massachusetts, SBS has been a member of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) since its official inception in 2002.

-level cross country course 5

4 disciplines: Hunt Seat, Dressage, Showjumping and Cross Country

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• The School boasts five National Titles featuring Middle School and Upper School IEA teams that compete within the largest zone in the country.

• Option of private and group lessons for novice to experienced riders with competitive and noncompetitive options available.

Testimonials

“Through my riding experience at SBS, I have not only learned exponential amounts of information on horse management and riding, but I have also formed bonds with my instructors, friends and Equestrian Center staff that I’m sure will last a lifetime. This year has been one of the most influential experiences of my life and I am sure I will never forget it.” – Isabelle ‘24, IEA Dressage Team Captain

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“The Hunt Seat Team at SBS unites teamwork and friendship. We achieve together what we cannot do alone as each team member has a fundamental and influential role in how the team operates and places at competitions. The SBS IEA riding experience allows students to develop teamwork skills and extraordinary support from their peers. The Hunt Seat Team embraces all aspects of competition in order for us to put our best ‘hoof’ forward at every ride!” – Claire ’24, Hunt Seat Team Captain