MUET Hunt Seat Takes National Reserve Champions at IHSA Nationals!

Miami University Hunt Seat Team Members & Divisions

• Roberta Cullinan – Limit Equitation on the Flat, Intermediate Equitation Over Fences
• Emily Whitaker – Novice Equitation on the Flat
• Elli Wilson – Limit Equitation Over Fences
• Sofie Olson – Intermediate Equitation on the Flat
• Fiona Brock – Open Equitation on the Flat
• Lydia Ryan – Introductory Equitation on the Flat
• Lilly French – Open Equitation Over Fences, Cacchione Cup Rider Zone 6

Freshman Sofie Olson – 2nd in Intermediate Flat

Roberta Cullinan – 2nd in Limit Flat

May 16th, 2022 – Oxford, OH – Miami University’s Hunt Seat team travelled to Harrisburg Pennsylvania for IHSA Nationals. The top 16 teams in the country compete at the National Finals each May and this year, MUET took home Reserve Champion in the Team Division, putting us at 2nd in the Nation for the first time since 1992! We are beyond proud of all of riders that competed and our team as a whole. We had a successful show season and we are looking forward to next year!

Senior Lilly French – 4th in Open Fences

Senior Lilly French – 5th in Cacchione Cup

Sophomore Emily Whitaker- 4th in Novice Flat

Senior Fiona Brock – 3rd in Open Flat

Freshman Roberta Cullinan – 6th in Intermediate Fences

Elli & Champ, Roberta & CZ, Sofie and Bing

Additionally, our Miami Ponies Carco, Calvin, CZ and Bing were extremely well behaved and had top placings in the classes they competed in!

Calvin

Carco

Senior Allie Lowe also attended IHSA Nationals and competed in the Level 1 Horsemanship. Allie wrapped up our week at Nationals finishing in the top 12 in the country. Western horses, Leo, Ranger, and Cato joined us for the week as well.

MUET Dressage Takes on IDA Nationals in Virginia!

April 27th – Oxford, OH – This past weekend Miami University’s Dressage Team was represented at Intercollegiate Dressage Association Nationals! We are very proud of all of our riders who competed at the Virginia Horse Center and helped us secure 9th place in the country!

Overall Team 9th Place

Hallie Goss – First Level

Sami Scigouski – Upper Training

Isabel Tuckett – Lower Training

Eva Fritsch – Introductory

Individual Results

• Hallie Goss – 5th First Level Team
• Sami Scigouski – 9th Individual Upper Training & 11th Team Upper Training
• Isabel Tuckett – Reserve Champion in Individual Lowering Training & 5th Team Lower Training
• Eva Fritsch – 10th Team Introduction
• Caroline Williams – 5th Place DSE

USDF Horsemanship Quiz Challenge

• Eva Fritsch – Champion in Introductory
• Claire Lamphear 3rd First level
• Sami Scigouski – 4th Upper Level Training

Junior Redhawks Western YEDA Team Rides in The Last Regular Show of the Season at Midway University.

April 21st – Oxford, OH – Earlier this month Miami University Equestrian Team’s Junior Redhawks, composed of Junior High and High School riders, competed in their final show of the regular season at Midway University. We are very proud of these students as we’ve been able to see them progress as riders and horse people throughout the past year! Congratulations to all of riders who participated in a show against equestrians from 10 different states!

Taryn Davie & Jellybean

Olivia Wehner & Scooter

Nate VanBargen on Jet

Saturday April 9th Results

Olivia Wehner –  5th Elementary Pearl Rail; 6th Pearl Pattern

Adam Akers – 6th Opal Rail; 3rd Opal Pattern

Nate Vonbargen – 2nd Opal Rail

Jessica Wehner – 3rd Opal Rail

Madeline Wehner – 2nd Opal Rail: 1st Opal Pattern

Rebekah Fields – 3rd Opal Rail; 3rd Opal Pattern

Lauren Lawson –  5th Ruby Rail; 3rd Ruby Pattern

Isabella Stanley – 4th Ruby Rail; 1st Ruby Pattern

Sunday April 10th Results

Adam Akers – 5th Opal Rail; 3rd Opal Pattern

Taryn Davie – 6th Opal Rail

Rebekah Fields – 5th Opal Rail; 1st Opal Pattern (Pictured)

Lauren Lawson – 4th Ruby Pattern; 5th Ruby Rail

Isabella Stanley – 2nd Ruby Pattern; 1st Ruby Rail

Miami horses, “Pickles” and “Jellybean” made the trip to represent the Redhawks as well.  The riders worked hard all weekend supporting each other and caring for the horses as well.  Coach Beth Frey said, “It’s amazing how much these riders have grown in just one year.  Many of them are brand new to riding and showing.  I can’t wait to see where next year takes us!”

Putting chaps on!

Taryan Davie

Miami Jr Redhawk YEDA (western) and IEA (teams) are looking forward to a new season next fall.  For further information about youth programming at the Equestrian Center, please visit our website:  https://www.miamioh.edu/campus-services/miami-recreation/program-areas/equestrian-center/community-lessons/index.html

MUET Heads to 2022 IHSA Nationals

MUET Hunt Seat takes home Reserve Champion Team at Zones in Albion, MI.

April 13 2022, Oxford, OH – Our dedicated hunt seat team had a phenomenal weekend in the ring riding against tough competition at Zone 6 Finals in hosted at Albion College in Albion, Michigan. Each rider put in consistent rounds and flat tests while maintaining a positive attitude and outstanding sportsmanship. We would like to congratulate the team riders that are headed to IHSA Nationals in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

• Open Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences – Senior Lilly French
• Open Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat – Senior Fiona Brock
• Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences – Freshman Roberta Cullinan
• Intermediate Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat – Freshman Sofie Olson
• Limit Hunt Seat Equitation Over Fences – Junior Elli Wilson
• Limit Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat – Freshman Roberta Cullinan
• Novice Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat – Sophomore Emily Whitaker
• Introductory Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat – Senior Lydia Ryan

Roberta 1st in Limit Flat

Lizzie, Sofie, Danny, Emily & Roberta

Fiona 2nd in Open Flat

Emily 1st in Novice Flat

Zizou & Danny

We would also like to congratulate our individual riders who earned great ribbons throughout the weekend!

• Freshman Sofie Olson – 3rd in Limit Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat
• Senior Emma Bach – 5th in Open Hunt Seat Equitation on the Flat

Region 3 Riders Jordyn & Sofie

Region 3 Riders Emma & Georgia

We would like to congratulate Senior Lilly French for placing 3rd in the Cacchione Cup and earning a spot in the Cacchione Championship Final at IHSA Nationals!

We would also like to congratulate Senior Allie Lowe for placing 3rd in Level 1 Western Horsemanship and Qualifying IHSA Nationals!

Congratulations to all our Miami Equestrian Team riders for your successes throughout the season!

MUET Rides to Success at Regionals

Oxford, OH – March 7, 2022 – This past weekend both Western and Hunt Seat teams Traveled to Midway University for the Zone 6 Region 3 Competition! We are so proud of all the riders that qualified, prepared and competed at this weekends show. It was clear to see that Miami’s team remains dedicated and passionate about our sport with successful placings proving just that!

Special Congratulations are in order the riders that qualified as individuals for Zones!

Western Violet Romanak – Regional Reserve High Point Rider Open Horsemanship Alli Lowe – Regional Reserve High Point Rider Level 1 Horsemanship Hunt Seat Lily French- Cacchione Cup Rider Region 3 & Regional High Point Rider Open Equitation Over Fences  Emma Bach- Regional High Point Rider in Open Equitation on the Flat  Sofie Olson- Regional Reserve High Point Rider in Limit Equitation on the Flat

Emma Bach – Open Flat

Violet Romanak – Open Horsemanship

Lilly French – Open Fences & Cacchione Rider

Alli Lowe – Level 1 Horsemanship

Sofie Olson – Limit Flat

We have continued congratulations to all those who placed at Regionals!

Hunt Seat Elli Wilson- 6th Place in the Region for Limit Equitation on the Flat Catherine Wasylyshyn- 8th Place in the Region for Limit Equitation on the Flat Sophie Ratvasky- 4th Place in the Region for Novice Equitation on the Flat  Rachel Milenius – 5th Place in the Region for Novice Equitation on the Flat

Sophie Ratvasky & Rachel Milenius

ELli Wilson, Sofie Olson & Catherine Wasylyshyn

We are excited to continue our post-season competitions and work our way to Nationals. We wish the best of luck to all of our MUET riders!

Tess, Lilly & Heather

Beth & Her ribbon

Sophia Marino, Hannah Schmidt & Elli Wilson

MUET Western Competes at Combined Region Show

Oxford, OH – February 28, 2022 – MUET finished up a competitive show season with great riding and rewarding results including many of our Western riders headed to Regionals! Our show on Sunday was filled with quality rides and strong sportsmanship from the entire team. MUET finished the AM show as Reserve High Point Team and the PM show 3rd overall, concluding the season as Reserve High Point Team for Region 3!

Congratulations to all of the following riders for a successful regular show season and for qualifying for Regionals!

Reining

• Violet Romanak

Open Horsemaship

• Violet Romanak

Level 1 Horsemanship

• Laney Vanderhart
• Alli Lowe

Rookie B Horsemanship

• Laura Kelly
• Gracie Haidle

Beginner Horsemanship

• Paige Howard

We’d also like to showcase our teammates that had winning rides this weekend:

Sunday AM Results	Sunday PM Results
Violet Romanak: 1st in Reining Meg Stein: 1st in Open Horsemanship Laney Vanderhart: 1st in Level II Horsemanship Sarah New: 1st in Rookie B Horsemanship Jo Hampton: 1st in Rookie A Horsemanship Paige Howard: 2nd in Rookie A Horsemanship Darius Clark: 2nd in Beginner Horsemanship	Gracie Haidle: 1st in Level I Horsemanship Sarah New: 1st in Rookie B Horsemanship Declan Brennan: 2nd in Beginner Horsemanship

Jo Hampton

Sarah New

MUET Hunt Seat Qualified for IHSA Zones 2022

Oxford, OH – February 28, 2022- After the our final regularly scheduled show of the season, Miami’s Hunt Seat Team has qualified for IHSA Zone Finals. Additionally, we have many riders qualified individually for Regionals for this up coming weekend!

Hunt Seat had a very competitive weekend at the Combined Region Show hosted at Miami University’s Equestrian Center. On Friday, MUET earned High Point Team and Saturday we finished up as Reserve High Point Team.

Friday – High Point Team Picture

We would like to give a special congratulations to Senior Lilly French who was Reserve High Point Rider on Friday and will represent Zone 6, Region 3 in the Cacchione Cup! We are so proud of the dedication and passion for the team that you have exemplified at Miami over the past four years and beyond excited to see you further your equestrian career after graduation!

Senior Lilly French

Freshman Sofie Olson

Another special congratulations to Freshman Sofie Olson who was Reserve High Point Rider on Saturday after earning 2nd in Equitation Over Limit Fences and 1st Limit Equitation on the Flat!

Hunt Seat Results

Friday Lilly French – 1st Open Equitation Over Fences & 2nd Open Equitation on the Flat Lizzie Smith – 1st Limit Equitation Over Fences Roberta Cullinan – 1st Limit Equitation on the Flat

Saturday Sofie Olsen – 1st Limit Equitation on the Flat & 2nd Limit Equitation over Fences Lilly French – 1st over Fences Ava Kalina – 1st Limit Equitation on the Flat

Regional Qualifiers

Open Fences Lilly French	Intermediate Fences Chloe Stix
Open Flat Emma Bach Fiona Brock	Intermediate Flat Mary Roskens
Limit Flat Sofie Olson Sophia Marino Hannah Schmidt Catherine Wasylyshyn Rebecca Wills Elli Wilson	Novice Flat Katelyn Baker Maggie Dicks Lauren Hauschildt Rachel Milenius Emily Pate Sophie Ratvasky Abi Rinaberger

Elli Wilson

Sofie Olson

Roberta Cullinan

Maggie Dicks

Sophia Marino

Emily Whitaker, Fiona Brock, Elli Wilson & Emma Bach

We would also like to recognize riders who qualified for Regionals!

We are very proud of all of our riders and ponies for a great season and look forward to a successful post-season!

MUET Dressage is 1st in the Region after Lake Erie

Oxford, OH – February 28, 2022 – MUET Dressage traveled to Lake Erie University for a successful weekend. The team earned High Point Team on Saturday, 3rd overall on Sunday and finished the show season as 1st in the Region! Many congratulations are in order for exceptional riding and sportsmanship showcased over the weekend.

Special congratulations to Caroline Williams for Placing 4th in Upper Training DSE and earning Reserve Champion for the Region for Upper DSE!

Another special congratulations to Hallie Goss who earned 1st place and High Point Rider after scoring 74% in the First Level Test!

Saturday Results	Sunday Results
Isabella Davis – 6th in DSE Upper Training Eva Fritsch – 8th in Intro Test Hallie Goss – 3rd in First Level Test Claire Lamphear – 1st in First Level DSE & 4th in First Level Test Sami Scigouski – 2nd in Upper Level Test Isabel Tucket – 1st in Lower Level Training & 2nd in DSE Lower Training Caroline Williams – 4th Upper Training DSE	Sarah Benson 8th Intro Test Isabella Davis – 6th in Upper Training Eva Fritsch 4th – Intro Test Hallie Goss – 1st in First Level Test Emma Hildebrand – 7th in First Level Isabel Tucket 4th – Lower Training Caroline Williams – 9th Upper Training

Western Takes on Morehead

Oxford, OH – February 23, 2022 – MUET Western team travelled to Morehead State University this past Sunday for trip filled with quality competition and excellent riding and sportsmanship! While horse showing at MSU, our team showcased their adaptability and overcame many challenges in the ring. We are proud of our individuals that earning top placings!

Sunday AM Results

• Senior Violet Romanak earned 1st in Reining & 2nd in Open Horsemanship to take home Reserve High Point Rider!
• Senior Laura Kelly 1st in Level I Horsemanship

Sunday PM Results

• Senior Cece Dauer 1st in Level I Horsemanship
• Senior Alli Lowe 2nd in Ranch Riding

It’s safe to say our western team had a “Senior Spotlight” Sunday with many of our older teammates earning great ribbons. We are excited to head into our final regularly scheduled show of the season this weekend at home and secure spots at Regionals!

Rewarding Weekend in Midway

Oxford, OH – February 22, 2022 – Our Hunt Seat team competed in IHSA Zone 6 Region 3 at Midway University along side the freezing February weather to earn Reserve High Point team both Saturday and Sunday! We had an excellent group of riders showing with consistent top scores in all divisions.

Saturday Successes

On February 12th many of our riders showcased the skills we have been working on all year long to earn top placings! Earning 1st place in Limit Equitation Over Fences and Limit Equitation Flat was Freshman Lizzie Smith who as a result was Saturday’s Reserve High Point Rider.

Lizzie Smith & Heather Pinnick

• Senior & MUET President Catherine Wasylyshyn was 1st in Limit Equitation Flat
• Freshman Mary Roskens 1st in the Intermediate Equitation Flat to point out into the Open Equitation Flat
• Senior Fiona Brock was 1st in the Open Equitation Flat
• Junior Kendall Bees was 1st Noice Equitation Flat
• Junior Elli Wilson was 1st Limit Equitation Over Fences

Senior Fiona Brock

Senior Catherine Wasylyshyn

Sunday Fun-Day

On the 13th MUET continued their successful trip to Midway University. President Catherine Wasylyshyn was High Point Rider by championing both the Limit Equitation Over Fences and Intermediate Equitation Flat classes.

Catherine Wasylyshyn & Heather Pinnick

• Junior Sophia Marino 1st in Limit Equitation Flat
• Sophomore Kelsey Gorgio 1st in Limit Equitation Flat

Junior Becca Wills

Senior Cece Dauer

Freshman Roberta Cullinan

Over all we had an exciting weekend filled with strong riding and many riders qualifying for 2022 Regionals!

Junior Sophia Marino

Senior Sophie Ratvasky