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at Amazing Grace Stable

Carrollton, VA

 

contact Ryann Winn at amazinggraceva@aol.com

 

 

The Christopher Newport University Equestrian Team welcomes all students with an interest in

riding and or competing. 

 

 

The 2012 - 2013 CNU Equestrian Team

 

 

 

Christopher Newport University - CNU Equestrian Team

IHSA Zone 4 Reserve High Point College for the 2011 - 2012 Season.

 

 

Posted on Campus Equestrian - Thursday, April 12, 2012

http://campusequestrian.com/zone/4zone/4z-index.html

 

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After back-to-back seasons as the number three team overall in Region 1, Christopher Newport University finally broke the Goucher/Mary Washington stronghold on Champion and/or Reserve Champion honors in 2011-12. The Captains scored 225 points (four more than in 2010-11) and finished second overall for the first time in program history. Prior to Head Coach Ryann Winn's arrival (Winn is on far left) Christopher Newport had never finished a season in the top five within the Zone 4, Region 1 team standings.

 

 

ABOUT THE CNU EQUESTRIAN TEAM

 

The CNU Equestrian Team is a diverse riding experience offered by Christopher Newport University. There are all different levels of riders on the team from people that have never been on a horse to advanced riders. There is a place for everyone! 

Through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) our team competes with 15 colleges in Maryland and Virginia and travels to different campuses for these competitions. Unlike other horse shows, competitors ride horses provided by the "home team" school. This provides riders with the unique challenge of riding different horses.

Showing is not the only part of the team, but it is a large aspect of IHSA to encourage riding and sportsmanship. The main goal of the team is to improve the skills of all riders and also to teach them to be part of a team as well as individual riders.

Not only is the equestrian team a great opportunity to improve your riding skills. It's also a lot of fun! The time you spend at shows is a social occasion. Everyone is supportive of team members and we all show team spirit. Win or lose, we have a great time. In addition to the riding aspect of the team, we often get together for events and fund-raisers.

The CNU Equestrian Team also offers "CLUB" Membership.  This gives CNU students the opportunity to take lessons at Amazing Grace Stable AND participate in all the CNU Equestrian Team events and fund-raisers.  This is a great way for students to decide if they would like to be a part of the IHSA team, as well as improving their skills to help them succeed in tryouts.

About the IHSA

The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association or IHSA is a national organization in which most colleges and universities participate. The country is divided into six zones with at least two regions in each zone; each region consists of 10 to 15 teams. Christopher Newport is a member of Zone 4, Region 1. All members of a region compete in about eight shows per year.

IHSA shows focus on Hunt Seat Equitation at all levels. Riders range in ability from beginners to those with extensive showing experience. Classes at IHSA shows are divided into six divisions; your division depends on your individual show experience and number of years riding. Beginners do not compete against advanced riders. Only the upper three divisions (Novice, Intermediate, Open) include a jumping portion at the shows. In all other divisions, riders compete on the flat.

 

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