Gettysburg College Equestrian Team
Latest News: September 3rd, 2010
Thanks to all who attended the first meeting. Please see the e-mailed minutes for full details--there were many new members, and a lot to talk about!
Keep in mind the upcoming trip to Maryland Saddlery for anyone in need of equipment--either September 11th or 18th, TBD! Also keep in mind our first show is Sunday, September 26th at Penn State.
Returning/New Riders planning on competing:
-join USHJA if you aren't already a member (collegiate membership)
- renew or fill out IHSA membership; print a copy for Janis
- club participation form on StudentCenter--ASAP, please!
Other things to keep in mind: We need a new faculty advisor; all team members must attend barn cleaning once per semester; Janis has a new payment policy--pay by the week or for the whole sememster at once, $35/wk or $350/sem.
Gallery
2009 -2010 Officers:
Co-Captain: Leigh Weitzmann
Co-Captain: Julie Weisz
Secretary: Greer Luce
Treasurer: Michael LaCourse
Fundraising Chair: Michael Boyland
Horse Show Coordinator: Virginia Callahan
Senate Rep:
Region Secretary:
Website Maintenence: Nicole Zolad (zolani01)
Lessons
Coached by Janis Groomes, team members take weekly lessons in hunt-seat equitation at nearby Middle Creek Stables.
Lessons are $35 per hour and are arranged based on students' individual schedules. Riders without cars can carpool with other members.
To contact Janis, call:
(717)334-7519
or e-mail middlecreekstables_embarqmail.com
If you would like to visit the barn, schedule or cancel a lesson, please call ahead!
The Gettysburg College Equestrian Team is a Member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, Zone 3, Region 1.
We are a club sport providing equine enthusiasts and riders of all levels opportunities to train, compete, and participate in team events.
2010-2011 Roster
Virginia Callahan................................................................Class of 2011
Stephanie Hancock............................................................Class of 2011
Leigh Weitzmann................................................................Class of 2011
Natalie Huso.......................................................................Class of 2012
Julie Ivers...........................................................................Class of 2012
Michael LaCourse..............................................................Class of 2012
Chrissie Frush...................................................................Class of 2012
Andrew McCamley..............................................................Class of 2012
Ellie Monahan.....................................................................Class of 2012
Meghan Spellman..............................................................Class of 2012
Julie Weisz.........................................................................Class of 2012
Samantha Apgar................................................................Class of 2013
Michael Boyland...............................................................Class of 2013
Hannah Grose..................................................................Class of 2013
Anna Hallman...................................................................Class of 2013
Greer Luce.......................................................................Class of 2013
Kylie Wright......................................................................Class of 2013
Abby Ziegler.....................................................................Class of 2013
Alumni Update
Nicole D'Aleo, Class of 2009:
Next semester Nicole will be at Boston College studying Italian language and literature.
Megan Knauss, Class of 2009:
Megan, a math and computer science double major, will be starting her new job at the Vanguard Group in Valley Forge, PA, working in web development.
Brit Serio, Class of 2009:
Brit will be attending acupuncture school at the Tai Sophia Institute in Baltimore.
Team Policies
> Riders must have at least 1 lesson per week with Janis
> Lessons must be paid weekly
> Excessive absences may result in a rider not showing. This includes lessons, meetings, and other team activities.
> Riders must have a lesson the week of a horseshow.
> All riders must travel to shows with the team, unless prior arrangements are made with the coach. Everyone must stay at a show until the last team member rides.
> Riders will be evaluated during the first few weeks of the semester.
> Remember: Your conduct and personal appearance is a reflection of the team itself and of Gettysburg College, both on an off campus.
Sunday, Sept. 26th:
Penn State
Sunday, Oct. 10th:
Saturday, Nov. 13th:
Juniata _ the Grier School
Sunday Nov. 21st:
Wilson/Gettysburg
Schedule:
2008-2009 Season COMPLETE!
Great job everyone!
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