Middle Tennessee State University Equestrian Team

Team News

Come to a meeting!
Mondays at 7pm at the Horse Science Center.

December 2, 2011

Update!

This has been a wonderful show season for the MTSU Equestrian Team. We are so appreciative of all of our members' hard work for the team.

We are proud to announce that MaryBeth Hawkins has won the Attendance Point Challenge, and has free lessons for the spring semester! Thank you, MaryBeth, for showing your dedication to our team!

We are selling advertisements and sponsorships for our upcoming 2 horseshows in the spring semester.
We are asking each member to sell at least 2 advertisements, but PLEASE sell more. These ad sales help make our horse show possible. The highest selling three members (who sell over $500 in ads) will recieve free lessons and/or free team jacket.
The deadline for ads is January 23rd, 2012. No exceptions.
HERE is a digital copy of our ad form.

Look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Party!

November 7, 2011

Update!

A big thank you
to all of the students who came to the Murray and Maryville horseshows JUST to help! We could NOT have survived the weekend without your dedication and hard work.

*MTSU-hosted show dates have been finalized and posted to the show schedule.

*Photo galleries for both Maryville shows and the western Murray show have been posted.

October 5, 2011

Update!

Reminder for those with Pamper Pals-- please make sure to continue to sign in and visit your assigned horse.

Attendance will be taken at lessons, so please continue to attend! This will affect your showing.

Check out our updated schedule for upcoming social events and fundraisers.

We signed up for the double huntseat/double western Maryville College show that will be on October 21-23. We will send out an email to those who are showing before Monday. Remember to check out your clothes sooner than later!

Link to the IHSA RULE Book
Members, please make sure to read over this--as there WILL be a quiz at an upcoming meeting.

September 27, 2011

Update!

This past weekend was our first IHSA competition for the semester--it was at Sewanee. We rode well, and were able to qualify two riders for the Regional Championships. Both Brook Davis and Kelsie Graham qualified out of Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter into Novice. We brought 6 horses to Sewanee--and had amazing volunteers who helped immensely with the care of these horses. We awarded our "Volunteer of the Weekend" award to new member, Lindsey Rosen. Also, thank you to Alyssa Grimes who let us use her horse, Bruno.

Our next upcoming horse show is at Maryville College on October 21, 22, & 23rd. It is now a double huntseat AND double western show. We will sign up for this show at the October 3rd meeting. If you are unable to attend, please email Anne with your level and the day(s) you are available to show.

Also, we have added a "photo" section to our website. Please check it out! Also, if you have any pictures of team events/shows, please make sure to submit those to Christine Henry at chenry89@bellsouth.net so they can be added to our photo collection.

Link to the IHSA RULE Book
Members, please make sure to read over this--as there WILL be a quiz at an upcoming meeting.

September 7, 2011

Update!

First old members meeting was wonderful! There were about 40 members in attendance. Thank you to all members who completed your paperwork!

Also, if you missed this meeting it is imperative that you pick up an "old members" packet at the HSC and have the paperwork turned in to Christine by September 13th. This paperwork is required for you to take lessons.

Also, we introduced our new program, Pamper Pals. Pamper Pals is an opportunity for members to give back to the hardworking school horses who are used in our lessons. The informational flyer and application is below. Submit all Fall Semester Pamper Pal applications by September 19th, at the meeting. This is open to all members.

August 31, 2011

Upcoming Dates

*Show Schedule has been updated--two horse show dates have been cancelled/changed.

** Social Calendar has been added to schedule page. Check it out for our upcoming social events.

September 6, 2011-- Old Member Meeting at 7pm @ Horse Science Center
*Old Members, please bring class schedules in order to sign up for lessons.

September 12, 2011-- New Member Informational Meeting at 7pm @ Horse Science Center

September 12, 2011-- Lessons Start for Old Members

September 13,2011-- State FFA Judging Contest @ Miller Coliesium

September 14, 2011-- Tenative Placement Ride for New Members at 6pm @ Horse Science Center
*New Members, please come prepared to ride.
If you have riding equipment such as helmet, half chaps, etc, please bring.
Everyone must wear boots in order to ride.

September 16-18, 2011-- Middle Tennesee Arabian Horse Association Show @ Miller Coliesium

July 13, 2011

Nationals Results

Megan Hephner placed 3rd in Open Horsemanship

Thor Hess placed 4th in Advanced Horsemanship

Stacey Bailey placed 3rd in Alumni Horsemanship and won the Alumni Rening!

Congratulations to all who rode--and thank you to all of the teammates who travelled to
Kentucky to help with the 8 horses that we brought as well as cheering on our riders at Nationals.

April 19, 2011

Congratulations to the IHSA Nationals Qualifiers

Megan Hephner in Open Horsemanship

Thor Hess in Advanced Horsemanship

Marianne England in Alumni Huntseat Flat

Stacey Bailey in Alumni Horsemanship and Reining

Megan Hephner was the regional High Point Western Rider and will compete in the AQHA Cup.
We wish all of our riders the best of luck!

Congratulations to the Eq Team Award winners

Best New Member-- Stephen Poore

Work Horse-- Jen Vaughn

Sportsmanship-- Marianne England

Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Officer Team

President- Christine Henry
Vice President- Anna Caruso
Secretary- Anna Vaughn
Treasurer- Kate Burdette
Assistant Treasurer- Jen Vaughn
Managers- Stephanie West and Emily Kopko
Campus Rep- Jeff Nelms
Event Coordinator- Kati Sullivan

Thanks for a great year and look forward to the 2011-2012 year!

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December 2, 2011
Update! This has been a wonderful show season for the MTSU Equestrian Team. We are so appreciative of all of our members' hard work for the team. We are proud to announce that MaryBeth Hawkins has won the Attendance Point Challenge, and has free lessons for the spring semester! Thank you, MaryBeth, for showing your dedication to our team! We are selling advertisements and sponsorships for our upcoming 2 horseshows in the spring semester. We are asking each member to sell at least 2 advertisements, but PLEASE sell more. These ad sales help make our horse show possible. The highest selling three members (who sell over $500 in ads) will recieve free lessons and/or free team jacket. The deadline for ads is January 23rd, 2012. No exceptions. HERE is a digital copy of our ad form. Look forward to seeing you at the Holiday Party!

November 7, 2011
Update! A big thank you to all of the students who came to the Murray and Maryville horseshows JUST to help! We could NOT have survived the weekend without your dedication and hard work. MTSU-hosted show dates have been finalized and posted to the show schedule. Photo galleries for both Maryville shows and the western Murray show have been posted.

October 5, 2011
Update! Reminder for those with Pamper Pals-- please make sure to continue to sign in and visit your assigned horse. Attendance will be taken at lessons, so please continue to attend! This will affect your showing. Check out our updated schedule for upcoming social events and fundraisers. We signed up for the double huntseat/double western Maryville College show that will be on October 21-23. We will send out an email to those who are showing before Monday. Remember to check out your clothes sooner than later! Link to the IHSA RULE Book Members, please make sure to read over this--as there WILL be a quiz at an upcoming meeting.


September 27, 2011
Update! This past weekend was our first IHSA competition for the semester--it was at Sewanee. We rode well, and were able to qualify two riders for the Regional Championships. Both Brook Davis and Kelsie Graham qualified out of Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter into Novice. We brought 6 horses to Sewanee--and had amazing volunteers who helped immensely with the care of these horses. We awarded our "Volunteer of the Weekend" award to new member, Lindsey Rosen. Also, thank you to Alyssa Grimes who let us use her horse, Bruno. Our next upcoming horse show is at Maryville College on October 21, 22, & 23rd. It is now a double huntseat AND double western show. We will sign up for this show at the October 3rd meeting. If you are unable to attend, please email Anne with your level and the day(s) you are available to show. Also, we have added a "photo" section to our website. Please check it out! Also, if you have any pictures of team events/shows, please make sure to submit those to Christine Henry at chenry89@bellsouth.net so they can be added to our photo collection. Link to the IHSA RULE Book Members, please make sure to read over this--as there WILL be a quiz at an upcoming meeting.

September 7, 2011
Update! First old members meeting was wonderful! There were about 40 members in attendance. Thank you to all members who completed your paperwork! Also, if you missed this meeting it is imperative that you pick up an "old members" packet at the HSC and have the paperwork turned in to Christine by September 13th. This paperwork is required for you to take lessons. Also, we introduced our new program, Pamper Pals. Pamper Pals is an opportunity for members to give back to the hardworking school horses who are used in our lessons. The informational flyer and application is below. Submit all Fall Semester Pamper Pal applications by September 19th, at the meeting. This is open to all members.

August 31, 2011
Upcoming Dates Show Schedule has been updated--two horse show dates have been cancelled/changed. * Social Calendar has been added to schedule page. Check it out for our upcoming social events. September 6, 2011-- Old Member Meeting at 7pm @ Horse Science Center Old Members, please bring class schedules in order to sign up for lessons. September 12, 2011-- New Member Informational Meeting at 7pm @ Horse Science Center September 12, 2011-- Lessons Start for Old Members September 13,2011-- State FFA Judging Contest @ Miller Coliesium September 14, 2011-- Tenative Placement Ride for New Members at 6pm @ Horse Science Center New Members, please come prepared to ride. If you have riding equipment such as helmet, half chaps, etc, please bring. Everyone must wear boots in order to ride. September 16-18, 2011-- Middle Tennesee Arabian Horse Association Show @ Miller Coliesium
July 13, 2011 Nationals Results Megan Hephner placed 3rd in Open Horsemanship Thor Hess placed 4th in Advanced Horsemanship Stacey Bailey placed 3rd in Alumni Horsemanship and won the Alumni Rening! Congratulations to all who rode--and thank you to all of the teammates who travelled to Kentucky to help with the 8 horses that we brought as well as cheering on our riders at Nationals. April 19, 2011
Congratulations to the IHSA Nationals Qualifiers Megan Hephner in Open Horsemanship Thor Hess in Advanced Horsemanship Marianne England in Alumni Huntseat Flat Stacey Bailey in Alumni Horsemanship and Reining Megan Hephner was the regional High Point Western Rider and will compete in the AQHA Cup. We wish all of our riders the best of luck! Congratulations to the Eq Team Award winners Best New Member-- Stephen Poore Work Horse-- Jen Vaughn Sportsmanship-- Marianne England Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Officer Team President- Christine Henry Vice President- Anna Caruso Secretary- Anna Vaughn Treasurer- Kate Burdette Assistant Treasurer- Jen Vaughn Managers- Stephanie West and Emily Kopko Campus Rep- Jeff Nelms Event Coordinator- Kati Sullivan Thanks for a great year and look forward to the 2011-2012 year!






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