The United States Equestrian Foundation today announced the winners (STEPHENS!) of the International Saddle Seat Invitational held on campus December 11-12, bringing our program to the attention of equestrian professionals and fans from around the world!
Here's an excerpt:
Stephens College Invitational Teams emerged victorious, earning Gold medals in both the three- and the five-gaited team events. The three-gaited team was formed by Nicole Lawrence, Mandy Martin, Kahla Buthlay, Sarah Hinds, and Natalie Stezovsky as the alternate. The five-gaited team was formed by Natalie Stezovsky, Mandy Martin, Kahla Buthlay, Lauren Sopel, and Erin Hartman as the alternate.
Ellen Beard, team coach and coordinator of equestrian operations at Stephens College, said the Stephens teams, whose members are students in the College’s Equestrian Studies program, practiced tirelessly to achieve their best against a very talented group of experienced international riders.
“I am pleased and very excited,” said Beard. “The competition was very stiff and brought the best out in the riders. Our South African friends graciously announced at the closing reception that this invitational was exceptional. The quality of hospitality, horses and sportsmanship was excellent. They marveled at all of the opportunities available at Stephens.”
The Stephens invitational event served as a prelude to the application and trials process for the Saddle Seat World Cup event to be held in Lexington, KY, in October 2010.
You can find the rest on the USEF Web site, right here (Scroll down about three stories...)
Congratulations to Ellen and the rest of our amazing faculty and students at the stables; we are so proud!
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