Horse Show Study Spots
Above: Riders studying at the ring. Photo by Piper Klemm.
By TPH Interns Vyla Carter, Emy Lucibello and Ashley Shaw
The school year and winter show season are officially in full swing. Along with the horse...
Sweet Briar College and the Transformative Experience of Riding
Written by Sissy Wickes
Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, VA, has had more than its share of trials in the past eighteen months. Slated to close its doors in 2015, the small female liberal...
The Right Stuff: At IEA Finals, Sportsmanship Reigns
BY NINA FEDRIZZI
Coffee was a necessity on Friday along the coliseum rail of the IEA Hunt Seat National Finals at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New York. Though the start time of...
Fountain Valley School: Reading, Writing, Riding, & The Rockies!
BY SISSY WICKES
Imagine a high school student finishing a rigorous academic day, grabbing their backpack, and heading out into the blue sky and mountain vistas at Fountain Valley School of Colorado in Colorado Springs....
What, Why, and How Do We Teach?
An inside look at how equestrian professionals can guide their students toward success
By Mary Pardee, Director of Riding at Lake Erie College & Assistant Professor of Equine Studies
I spend a lot of time developing...
College Preparatory Invitational Florida: A Different Kind of Horse Show
BY IAN MCFARLIN
Recently, I had the opportunity to show some really nice horses alongside talented riders in south Florida. No, I wasn’t battling it out for the top spot with Beezie, McLain or Kent...
“She Didn’t Resemble the Rest”
How Maclay Champion Augusta Iwasaki prevailed over criticism about her looks to blaze the trail for riders in the Big Eq—and beyond
By Piper Klemm and Rennie Dyball
Augusta Iwasaki won the ASPCA Maclay National Championship...
On Community and College
By Randi C. Heathman
I was halfway through writing the first draft of this piece when the architect of the “Varsity Blues” scandal, Rick Singer, was sentenced to three and a half years in prison....
A World-Class Curriculum at Savannah College of Art and Design
It’s hard to find an equestrian academic program that offers it all—comprehensive education, a national championship equestrian team, and preparation for a career that can make a difference—but SCAD delivers all that and more.
BY...
From Confusing to Life Saving – The IHSA Team That Became Home
BY CADY WAKITSCH
College student Cady found herself depressed and isolated in a new environment when she stumbled across the equestrian team—not realizing it was huntseat rather than her usual saddleseat. After her "sea of...
Five Students Awarded 2022 Andrew Ryback Photography Scholarships
The recipients of the Andrew Ryback Photography and The Plaid Horse Higher Learning Scholarship were announced at the 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship in Harrisburg, PA. The scholarship has awarded over...
IEA Names 2022-2023 National Youth Board
Edited Press Release
Monday, August 1, 2022 – (Columbus, Ohio) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) announced the elected members of the 2022-2023 IEA National Youth Board. The Youth Board was created by the IEA’s Education Committee in 2016...
9 FAQs for Riders Interested in College IHSA Teams
BY ELIZABETH SOUSA
During college, there are a lot of questions that arise—ones you ask, and ones you’re asked. Being the captain of an Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) team, I’ve had my fair share...
Collegiate Athlete Drug Testing: A Difference Between NCEA and IHSA You Might Not Have...
BY TPH STAFF
When it comes to collegiate riding, most prospective student-athletes consider the school, academics, atmosphere, reputation, location, and other various factors during the application process. However, one aspect of collegiate sports that may...
Sacred Heart Captures IHSA Regional Championship
Edited Press Release
SIMSBURY, Conn.- Champs. The Sacred Heart University equestrian team captured their eighth Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Regional Championship on Sunday after being named High Point Team at Trinity College.
Of Note:
Alyssa Kinney qualified for...
NCEA Format Levels The Playing Field in Collegiate Riding
BY GRACE SALMON
The format of the NCEA is one that allows collegiate equestrians to compete fairly and on a level playing field.
The National Collegiate Equestrian Association competitions have a rider from both competing teams...
“Cheers to 10 Fabulous Years” Theme of Alumni Tournament of Champions
“Cheers to 10 fabulous years” was the theme of the 10th year of the hunt seat side of the Alumni Tournament of Champions show, which was held Sunday, June 6th at the iconic USET...
IEA Awards Over 100,000 in Cash and Collegiate Partner Scholarships During 20th Anniversary Season
Edited Press Release
Monday, June 20, 2022 (Columbus, OH) – The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) awarded $108,050 in cash scholarships and collegiate scholarships during their 20th Anniversary Season in 2021-2022. This total marks the largest single-year distribution of scholarship funds in the...
Vladimir Littauer and the Art of Forward Riding
William Steinkraus, Joe Fargis, Lendon Gray, Scot Evans, Bernie Traurig. What do these respected horsemen have in common? All were influenced by the forward riding system established by Captain Vladimir Littauer.
Much of today's...
TPH Pre-Veterinary Camp Resource: 2023
At The Plaid Horse, we love to promote careers in the equine industry that might not necessarily entail riding and training. Veterinarians play a crucial role in the industry and the care of our...
Upperclassmen Dominate All-American Honors
BY Hannah Fichter
“The more you practice, the better you’ll get.”
We’ve all heard this phrase.
For First-Years entering the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) there are many unknowns and changes, making the above phrase a little...
The University of Tennessee at Martin rises up to No. 8.
BY GRACE SALMON
On Thursday, November 9th, The University of Tennessee at Martin’s Equestrian Team started their day much earlier than one might imagine. Most of the athletes could be seen getting to the Ned...
