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While the University of Findlay is known to equip students for meaningful lives and productive careers, it is not always said how strong, life-long connections are created along the way, and the difference the Findlay experience makes in the long-run. Recently, alumni of the University of Findlay’s Western Equestrian Studies Program took center stage […]
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 Oiler’s are back at it! Findlay’s equestrian show teams started spring semester with strong showings, with each team receiving either High Point team or Reserve High Point team. The IHSA Western team remains undefeated, and students from both IHSA have qualified for Regionals. IHSA Western Findlay was the high point team in both […]
Two University of Findlay Eventing Team members ranked nationally in the top 10 of the beginner novice class during the 2018 United States Eventing Association (USEA) season. Katie Wilkins, riding on Bright Prince, and Veronica Escude, riding on Mickey Mantle and Crocodile Roc, placed 5th and 8th respectively. The end of season rankings are determined […]
The University of Findlay equestrian show teams continued on their seasons with both the IHSA Hunt Seat and Eventing Teams competing last weekend. This marks the beginning of a competition hiatus for the IHSA Hunt Seat team, who will not compete again until October 27. The Eventing team will be the only team competing next weekend. […]
Throughout fall semester, the University of Findlay’s equestrian show teams have been busy with tryouts and honing their skills during practice. Over the past two weeks, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hunt Seat team, IHSA Western Team, and United States Eventing Association (USEA) Eventing Team had the chance to showcase their skills in their […]
Every fall, the University of Findlay’s campus is abuzz with the excitement of new students, new classes and, for equine-minded students, new horses at the barn. Findlay’s equestrian studies students ride five days a week for classes, learn how to train horses, have the opportunity to break colts and that is just a small part […]
Coagi Long ’03 B.S. Equestrian Studies, Business Administration (Marketing) Career: Vice President, Program Director & Fantasia Coordinator for Equine Affaire How do you think your education at UF prepared you for your career? My UF education was a perfect fit for my career at Equine Affaire. I started as a marketing associate and later transitioned […]
When she delivered a horse for a friend in fall 2013, Nicole Thuengen didn’t know that two years later she would be heading up the riding program at the James L. Child, Jr. Equestrian Center. A resident of Germany, Thuengen liked what she saw at The University of Findlay’s English riding facility. She mentioned […]
Sixteen talented teen riders from across the nation will be converging at The University of Findlay’s English Equestrian Farm this weekend, Nov. 14-16, to learn skills under the tutelage of Olympic gold medalist Peter Wylde and participate in a Nation’s Cup-style competition. The public is invited to observe for free this United States Hunter Jumper […]
