Equestrian Team
Hunt Seat and Western Teams
Hunt Seat Team
The Washington College Hunt Seat Team competes in approximately ten Zone 3, Region 2 shows each year. The show levels range from Beginner walk/trot to Advanced classes who jump a course of jumps set to approximately 2’6” to 3’. Each student is required to take lessons with the school coach, Chris Bigelow, with at least one lesson occurring during a show week. Show level status will be determined by the couch through the rider’s showing history and riding experience. Each rider accumulates points at each show, which will then allow them to move into higher classes. The point system also determines Regional, Sectional, and National qualifications.
The hunt seat team provides an exciting addition to the college
experience and is a fantastic way to make some new friends. Whether you
have ridden for years or are just interested in starting, all are
welcome. If you have any questions or would just like to speak to
someone on the team contact Kristie Heitmann the hunt seat team captain.
Western Team
The Washington College Western Team competes in approximately ten Zone 3, Region 2 IHSA shows each semester. For the western shows, the levels range from beginner walk/jog classes all the way up to Open Reining and Open Horsemanship for the more experienced riders. Lessons are required if you are showing with at least one lesson the week of a show. You are placed in a class by coach’s evaluation depending on your past riding/showing experience. You then begin to class up as you accumulate point from placing. The point system also dictates whether or not a rider qualifies for Regionals, Sectionals, and finally Nationals.
The team provides an excellent outlet for riders who have ridden all of their lives and want to continue in college or those who have never ridden before, but are interested in learning the sport. If you have any questions at all regarding the western team or western shows, feel free to email, Caitlin Seldin, the Western Team Captain.
Riders in photo - left to right: Coach David Walbert, Bernadette Loomis, Staci Banks, Douglas Pfaff, Megan Wise, Katie Weagley.
Accomplishments
07-08 Reserve High Point Team
Qualified 5 riders for Regionals
Qualified 2 rider to Sectionals
Qualified 1 rider to Nationals
6 Reserve High Point Team for the 07-08 Season