Welcome to the Intercollegiate
Horse Show Association info page:
The IHSA provides collegiate riders of all skills the opportunity
to compete individually and as teams in equestrian competition.
It was founded in 1967 on the principle that any college student should
be able to participate in horse shows regardless of his or her
riding ability or financial status.
Emphasis is on learning, sportsmanship and fun.
I.H.S.A. offers:
* 8 Levels of Hunter Seat Riding *
Beginner through Medal/Maclay
* 6 Levels of Western Riding *
Beginner through Open/Reining
Over 8,300 students representing 370+ colleges and universities from across the United States and Canada participate in the IHSA.
Only 16 colleges have N.C.A.A. teams!
Note: Because UGA has a N.C.A.A. Equestrian Team the Club I.H.S.A.Team only receives $1000.00 support from UGA per year! Other income comes from the riders Fund Raisers but this does not cover the total expenses of the team.
All riders pay for their lessons and show fees. Support and donations are a blessing and appreciated by the riders on the club team. If you are interested
in being a sponsor or donating call Jim Conner, 678-493-2845 for information...
UGA is in ZONE 5, Region 2
Competitors in this Region are as follows:
Berry College, GA
Coach: Margaret Knight
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Clemson University, SC
Coach: Katie Maxwell
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Converse College, SC
Coach: Lincoln Russell
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Emory University, GA
Coach: Keely Ryan
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Erskine College, SC
Coach: Harriet Morton
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Furman University, SC
Coach: Jodi Robertson
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Georgia Institute of Technology, GA
Coach: Emily Tomlinson
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Georgia State University, GA
Coach: Bill Russell
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Judson College, AL
Coach: Jennifer Hoggle
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Kennesaw State University, GA
Coach: Lucy Molinari
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Lander University, SC
Coach: Mary Hughston
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North Georgia College and State University, GA
Coach: Amanda Garner
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University of Georgia, GA
Coach: Halley Stryker
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University of South Carolina,
SC
Coach: Aniela Schacht
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University of South Carolina Aiken, SC
Coach: Susan White |
2011-2012 Show Schedule
Fall 2011 Show Schedule for Zone 5, Region 2
Saturday, October 8 North Georgia College and State University (Host) at Epiphany Farm, Dahlonega, GA 9:00AM 2 WESTERN ONLY
Saturday, October 22 Berry College (Host) at Gunby Equestrian Center, Mount Berry, GA 9:00AM ENGLISH FOLLOWED BY WESTERN
Sunday, October 23 Berry College (Host) at Gunby Equestrian Center, Mount Berry, GA 9:00AM WESTERN FOLLOWED BY ENGLISH
Saturday, November 19 Lander University/Clemson University (Co-Hosts) at the Lander Equestrian Center at the Burton Center, Greenwood, SC 9:00AM ENGLISH ONLY
Sunday, November 20 Lander University/Clemson University (Co-Hosts) at the Lander Equestrian Center at the Burton Center, Greenwood, SC 9:00AM ENGLISH ONLY
Spring 2011 UGA Zone 5, Region 2,
Regional English Seat Qualifiers
Laura Tyler - Novice Equitation
Krysta Janas - Walk, Trot, Canter
Bridget Conner - Open Equitation &
Intermediate Over Fences
Congratulations riders!!!
Spring 2011 UGA Zone 5, Region 2
Zone English Seat Qualifiers
Laura Tyler - Novice Equitation
Sam Gunnison - Alumni Equitation
Bridget Conner - Open Equitation &
Intermediate Over Fences
Congratulations riders!!!
Spring 2011 UGA Zone 5, Region 2
National English Seat Qualifier
Sam Gunnison - Alumni Equitation
Great job Sam!!! Good luck at "Nationals"
# 1 National Champion 2011!!!!
English Equitation on the Flat
Alumni Champion
Samantha Gunnison - UGA
Ms. Gunnison also placed 10th Nationally in Over Fences!
We are extremely proud of you SAM!!! Congratulations!
(Ms. Gunnison pictured below at Zone Finals)
2011 IHSA Nationals Award Ceremony, Lexington, Ky., May 7th, 2011
Ms. Samantha Gunnison with Mr. Bob Cacchione right
Alumni Equitation on the Flat (Alumni)| 1 | Samantha Gunnison | University of Georgia, GA |
| 2 | Tara Lynch | University of Connecticut, CT |
| 3 | Jessica Schatz | University of Pennsylvania, PA |
| 4 | Ashton Phillips | Virginia Intermont College, VA |
| 5 | Katie Schaaf | Tufts University, MA |
| 6 | Amy Kriwitsky | University of Connecticut, CT |
| 7 | Kelley Mallery | Hollins University, VA |
| 8 | Lauren Sappenfield | Purdue University, IN |
| 9 | Julia Turner | University of Southern California, CA |
| 10 | Jessica Bower | California State Polytechnic University Pomona, CA |
UGA riders at Berry College show competition February 2010
Ms. Conner, one of three, UGA riders that advanced from REGIONALS and will compete in 2010 ZONE FINALS at Berry College, Rome, GA., April 10th, 2010
If the girls place in the top two of their divisions they will be invited to
NATIONALS at the Kentucky Horse Park in May 2010.
Ms. Conner qualifies for 2010 I.H.S.A. Nationals at Kentucky Horse Park
in May 2010. Ms. Conner and Ms. K. Cerny are two UGA riders
that made it to Nationals. Congratulations ladies!!!!
Go Dawgs!
Ms. Conner (above) visits with grandparents after winning her Division at Berry College.
Ms. Conner at 2010 Nationals...She gave her best effort but did not place in the top 10 of the country. We had lots of fun and it was an honor to make it that far. Congratulations!
YOUTUBE HIGHLIGHTS OF IHSA NATIONALS FOR 2010
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(Ms. Conner seen in this video, look for horse with white bell boots on front hoofs as shone above)
"Intermediate on the Flat Class"
ISHA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT SEE PHOTO
Hackettstown, NJ., Dec. 2009
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University of Georgia sophomore Bridget Conner (on right, with Assistant Coach Hayley Stryker) earned the Bulldogs' only points at the Holiday Tournament of Champions on December 5th with a fifth in intermediate flat.
Melina Laroussi (on left) trails University of South Carolina teammate Lilly Craft (on right) by two points for first place in the Region 2 hunter seat open rider standings through the fall shows. Another South Carolina rider, Sarah Cobb (not pictured), is tied with Craft despite not having pointed out of intermediate fences as of yet (photo courtesy University of South Carolina Equestrian Team). | | |
| | | | |  Schools competing in Zone 5, Region 2 during the 2009-2010 school year: Berry College, Clemson University, Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech, Judson College, North Georgia College and State University, University of Georgia, University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina at Aiken.
Spring 2010 Show Schedule for Zone 5, Region 2
 Saturday, February 6 Georgia Tech (Host) Site and Time TBA 2 WESTERN ONLY
Saturday, February 13 University of Georgia (Host) Site and Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY Sunday, February 14 University of Georgia (Host) Site and Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY Saturday, February 27 Berry College (Host) at Gunby Equestrian Center, Rome, GA 9:00AM ENGLISH FOLLOWED BY WESTERN Sunday, February 28 ZONE 5, REGION 2 WESTERN REGIONALS Hosted by Berry College at Gunby Equestrian Center, Rome, GA 9:00AM WESTERN ONLY Sunday, February 28 Berry College (Host) at Gunby Equestrian Center, Rome, GA HELD FOLLOWING CONCLUSION OF WESTERN REGIONALS; ENGLISH ONLY Saturday, March 6 ZONE 5, REGION 2 HUNTER SEAT REGIONALS Hosted by the University of Georgia Site and Time TBA ENGLISH ONLY Saturday, March 27 WESTERN SEMIFINALS - DAY 1 at St. Andrews Equestrian Center, Laurinburg, NC Time TBA WESTERN ONLY Sunday, March 28 WESTERN SEMIFINALS - DAY 2 at St. Andrews Equestrian Center, Laurinburg, NC Time TBA WESTERN ONLY Saturday, April 10 ZONE 5 HUNTER SEAT ZONES Hosted by Berry College at Gunby Equestrian Center, Rome, GA 9:00AM ENGLISH ONLY Thursday through Sunday, May 6 - 9 IHSA NATIONALS at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY Time each day TBA ENGLISH AND WESTERN Show Schedule subject to change.
Recent Region 2 Team Champions Hunter Seat: 1997 - University of Georgia
1998 - University of South Carolina
1999 - Berry College
2000 - Berry College
2001 - University of South Carolina
2002 - Berry College
2003 - Auburn University
2004 - Berry College
2005 - Berry College
2006 - University of Georgia
2007 - Berry College
2008 - Berry College
2009 - Berry College Western: 1997 - ???????????????????????
1998 - Berry College
1999 - Berry College
2000 - Berry College
2001 - Berry College
2002 - Auburn University
2003 - Auburn University
2004 - Berry College
2005 - Berry College
2006 - Berry College
2007 - Berry College
2008 - Berry College
2009 - Berry College |
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History of I.H.S.A.
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) has grown and developed since it was established in 1967 through the prototype competition program Bob Cacchione (with the help of his professor Jack Fritz) started when he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey.
Today, from its beginning with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, the IHSA is an organization that encompasses 29 Regions in 9 Zones with more than 300 member colleges in 45 states and Canada – representing more than 6500 riders in both Hunter Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, and Reining. In 1999 the original organization was dissolved and IHSA Inc was incorporated as a non-profit organization.
Highly praised for its structure of competition, the IHSA allows riders with various degrees of experience in the hunter and western rider disciplines to compete individually or on a team. Competition plays a role, but student enthusiasm and team spirit are the major objectives. Emphasis is on learning, sportsmanship and fun.
The Association was founded on the principle that any college student should be able to participate in horse shows, regardless of their financial status or riding level. The IHSA attempts to eliminate the expenses of students owning horses and allows more students to compete. Students ride horses that are furnished by the host college and chosen by drawing lots. The use of personal tack is not allowed and schooling is not permitted. The theory behind this structure is to equalize variables of the competition and test the horsemanship of the contestants. Classes range from walk/trot for first year students to the Open Division for the more experienced riders.
Full-time undergraduate students of member colleges or alumni who competed in the IHSA as undergraduates are eligible to compete. Riders qualify for the National Championship Horse Show (Nationals) through a point system. During the year, contestants accumulate points at local shows to qualify for the Regional Finals in their respective divisions. The top three riders in each class of the Regional Finals move forward to the Zone Finals. The top two competitors in each class at Zones qualify for Nationals.
Each region’s high point team competes head to head with the other high point teams in its Zone for the right to represent the Zone for National Champion Team honors: winning the “Collegiate Cup” for the Hunter Seat division and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Trophy in the Western division.
The regional high point riders are eligible for the National Individual Championship. The USEF/Cacchione Cup is awarded to the National Individual Hunter Seat High Point Rider. The AQHA Western Rider winner receives a Textan saddle and a scholarship. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) awards a Morrison Bronze trophy to the winner of the Individual Open Reining Horsemanship class winner.
With broader horizons, the future of the IHSA looks bright. The IHSA has already gained media attention. Publications such as Practical Horseman, Horse & Rider, Equus, Dressage Today, Western Horseman, The Quarter Horse Journal, Chronicle of the Horse, The New York Times, Horses International, Horse Play, Horse Illustrated, and the USEF magazine Horse Show have written stories about the IHSA and the Nationals. IHSA Inc is also on the information superhighway with this web site http://www.ihsainc.com.