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University of Findlay is honored to announce the creation of a new scholarship endowment fund in memory of alumna Alexandria “Ali” Gokey, class of 2016. The new Alexandria “Ali” Gokey Memorial Scholarship began with a lead gift contribution of $10,000 by a confidential donor to forever recognize the contributions, kindness, and character displayed by […]
This story is part of a series following University of Findlay alumni who have gone on to have meaningful lives and productive careers right here in the local Findlay community. Their stories provide a glimpse of the difference UF students and graduates make in the lives and businesses of our immediate area, and of the […]
With homecoming, midterms, and fall break in October, Findlay’s equestrian show team schedule is the lightest it will be all season. This month, the IHSA Hunt Seat team saw only one competition while the IHSA Western team did not compete. This has given the Oiler’s plenty of practice time for November, when both teams will […]
Throughout fall semester, the University of Findlay’s equestrian show teams have been busy with tryouts and honing their skills during practice. In the month of September, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hunt Seat team and the IHSA Western team had the chance to showcase their skills in various tournaments. IHSA Western The reigning IHSA […]
Former Equestrian Studies instructor Cindy Morehead ’81 is among the inaugural group of equine professionals inducted into the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hall of Fame. Only recently created, the IHSA will use the Hall of Fame to recognize people, horses, and teams for their outstanding competitive achievement, exceptional contributions to the IHSA, success or […]
For the second consecutive year, the University of Findlay Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Western team is the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) national champion. Led by head coach Spencer Zimmerman, Findlay riders defended their 2018 title at the Syracuse, New York event by earning 49 points in the team competition and took home several […]
Findlay’s IHSA Hunt Seat team competed at the Zone 6 finals in Midway, Kentucky on April 7th, 2019. Having qualified to send a team from their outstanding performance at Regionals, they finished with 37 points, placing 3rd in the zone. Two students, Alexa Sendro competing in Intermediate Equitation Over Fences and Kaylyn Cole competing in […]
The University of Findlay hosted and competed in Western IHSA Semifinals on March 12, 2019. After a very successful weekend, the University of Findlay Team finished first with 39 points and will be moving on to defend their title at the 2019 IHSA Western National Championships, held May 2 -5, 2019 in Syracuse, NY. […]
The University of Findlay’s equestrian IHSA show teams hosted and showed in their respective 2019 Zone 6 Region 1 IHSA Tournaments. Both teams had very successful days, with the IHSA Western team moving on to the Semifinal tournament, the IHSA Hunt Seat team moving on to the Zone 6 finales, and multiple students qualifying to […]
The Findlay Oiler’s wrapped up their regular season with plenty to celebrate. IHSA Western equestrian show team won their final show to complete an undefeated season, IHSA Hunt Seat won their region for the 19th consecutive year and IDA Dressage is sending off multiple team members to nationals with the potential of earning a wildcard […]
