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The Equestrian Team at USC enjoyed an intense but ultimately successful weekend competing at Hansen Dam, earning High Point team honors on Sunday! We are so proud of all our talented roster of riders who showed, which included many new members of the team making their IHSA debuts. Thank you so much to the UCLA Equestrian Team for hosting the competition. We are also incredibly thankful to our teammates who provided ringside support throughout the weekend, our wonderful sponsors, and, of course, our amazing coach, Kat!

Some riding highlights are included below:

Saturday
Jr. Lindsay Levine - 1st, Open Flat
Fr. Avery Dukes - 1st, Novice Flat
Fr. Sara Sowins - 1st, Intermediate Flat
So. Jackie Marks - 3rd Intermediate Fences, 2nd Open Flat
So. Emilie Frede - 4th Novice Fences, 1st Novice Flat
Sr. Salinas Cheung - 2nd, WTC Beginner
Jr. Megan Lee - 4th, Walk Trot
Sr. Bella Gantman - 5th Walk Trot
​So. Mikayla Stuart - 6th, Open Fences

Sunday
Jr. Lindsay Levine - 1st, Open Flat
​Fr. Sara Sowins - 1st, Intermediate Flat
Fr. Hannah Morton - 1st, Novice Flat
Jr. Helene Burghoff - 1st, WTC Beginner
Fr. Catie Cummings - 2nd, Novice Fences
So. Sam Hofherr - 2nd, Novice Flat
Jr. Ninon Cofrade - 3rd, WTC Advanced
So. Jackie Marks - 4th, Open Flat
Jr. Sophie Knauf - 5th, Walk Trot

​As always...
​Ride On!

 
The USCET had a blast at our hosted show (sponsored by Valencia Sport Saddlery) on February 28th and 29th at Hansen Dam, accruing many excellent individual placings and accolades in the show ring. Most notably, our team captain Emma Krenzke earned Zone 8 Region 2 Cacchione Cup Champion, and our team  president Annika Hoy was the Regional Hight Point Rider! To top it off, our team also accumulated enough points to win team champion honors  on Sunday, as well as clinching the Zone 2 Region 8 championship by 2 points! The hard work and effort of our amazing coach, team horses,  and enthusiastic  team members has really paid off and we are so excited for zones in April, hosted by Stanford University!

​In addition, as we enter the final weeks of our season, we want acknowledge also the following team members for their success qualifying for regionals on March 5th:
Cory Cochran - Intermediate Fences
Annika Hoy - Intermediate Fences & Flat
Cadence Cisneros - Novice Fences
We wish them good luck as they go on to compete individually at zones.




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​​Lastly, we would  like to offer our sincere thanks to our amazing group of sponsors. We would be able to do what we do without their continued support of our program. Thank you all!

​Ride On!

We were so pleased to welcome Reed, a representative of the Southern California branch of our wonderful new sponsor, County Saddlery, to our barn yesterday during our new member orientation barbecue event. Reed generously provided us with an in-depth session on proper saddle fitting for our horses. Everyone learned something new, to say the least!

We are so thankful to have sponsors that care so deeply about the quality and mechanics of their products, and  who are willing to share their vast knowledge of saddle fit and function with us!

In addition, we would also like to extend a warm, USCET welcome to all of our new members joining the team this semester. We look forward excitedly to getting to know these new, talented riders, and integrating them into our show rosters in the coming months!

We had an amazing weekend working out as a team with BioRider Fitness! They came out to the barn to give us some fun customized workouts to get us in our best riding shape. By incoorporating equestrian specific moves into our everyday fitness routine, Biorider has provided us with the tools to be in the best show shape for the rest of the season. Visit their website here for more information on how they can get you into the best shape for your equestrian lifestyle! 

The USC Equestrian Team is proud to assist with the Longines Masters of Los Angeles. This unforgettable four day event is one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions worldwide, welcoming the world’s top show jumpers and equine athletes to compete for $1 million in prize money at the Los Angeles Convention Center, October 1st to 4th.

Use Promo Code: USCET and 15% of your ticket proceeds will go towards supporting the USC Equestrian Team!

For more ticketing informaton, pleave visit:  http://www.mastersgrandslam.com/en/ticketing

We love our beautiful hand screened belts from Mango Bay! Mango Bay Designs creates accessories inspired by owner Pamela Garrett's experience painting backdrops for Broadway shows. These belts certainly brought us luck at ASU, and we hope they continue to work their magic for the rest of our season! 

Mango Bay Designs creates accessories inspired by owner Pamela Garrett's experience painting backdrops for Broadway shows. She applies her expertise to making beautiful hand screened belts and scarves. Mango Bay Designs is the official belt of the USC Equestrian Team.

We’re so excited about our new shoe polish and leather care products from Angelus Shoe Polish! These kept us looking sharp at ASU this weekend, and we know our tack will be in top shape throughout the season!


Angelus Shoe Polish is a family owned company with over 60 years of experience producing the top shoe polish and leather care products on the market. Angelus products help us keep our boots shiny and tack in top shape for competition. Angelus Shoe Polish is the official shoe polish and leather care line of the USC Equestrian Team. 

We headed to Arizona State University March 7-8th for as our semester opener. We had some great results from our first day showing at ASU yesterday! 

Individual Results: 
Jr. Cory Cochran - 3rd Intermediate Fences
So. Annika Hoy -1st Intermediate Flat
Fr. Juliet Porter - 3rd Intermediate Fences
So. Morgan Mamon - 2nd Novice Fences, 2nd Novice Flat and Reserve High Point Rider!