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Equine Studies Department

19 National Championships and counting.

Equestrian Teams

The nationally-acclaimed Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry College boasts 21 national championships in competitive riding since 2001. 

Emory & Henry’s IHSA, IDA and ANRC teams offer opportunities for students to gain competitive experience in hunters, jumpers, equitation and dressage. Riding is open to all students, regardless of their major or level of riding.

IHSA

National Champions 2004, 2005, 2007, 2019

IDA

National Champions 2006 and 2007, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018

ANRC

National Champions 2004, Novice Reserve Champions in 2011 and 2012; National Reserve Champion in 2014 and 2016

Tournament of Champions Series Championship

National Champions 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009, 2011, 2013

ihsa

Heather at ANRC

Meet Our Alumni

  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/19,74,622,677/2653_Megan_outcomes.rev.1518185136.jpg" alt="Alum Megan Wilson-Bost, E&H 2016" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="603" data-max-h="603"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost"><p> Megan graduated in 2016 and has now traveled all over the east coast and even Europe finding horses for clients all along the way. </p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> My job as a trainer, rider and professional groom at Woodridge Farm in Boston allows me to travel to find horses for clients on the East Coast and most recently to Europe. Starting from humble beginnings, I owe the majority of my successful employment to the program and connections that I made at Emory & Henry. Riding this level of professional horses wouldn’t have been possible without the coaching of Heather and Lisa. I learned how to be a well-rounded, hardworking and knowledgeable horsewoman due to their endless dedication and professionalism. When you say you graduated from Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry people take notice in this industry.  There is a standard of excellence they hold to and I’m proud to continue that legacy.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1741-megan-wilson-bost" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg" alt="Galen Reyes" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" srcset="/live/image/scale/2x/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,19,944,962/3144_galen.rev.1518198247.jpg 2x" data-max-w="944" data-max-h="943"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes"><p> Galen came to the program with little horse experience and quickly excelled to qualifying for IHSA Nationals while at E&H.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I’m now working for Jennifer Alfano as a groom at S.B.S. Farms, Inc. through connections I made at Intermont Equestrian.  My life in the horse industry began by taking lessons only a few months prior to diving into this program.  I’d just graduated in biology and wanted to pursue an interest in animal behavior.  If it weren’t for this program, I couldn’t be where I am now.  Dr. Patty, Heather, Lisa and all of the staff took me in and were able to shape me from a guy who knew nothing about horses to qualifying for IHSA Nationals two times.  My coaches and professors are invaluable contacts that care about each student’s success both in college and after graduation.  They put pressure on me to do my best while always putting the horses first.  My goal is to spread their professionalism and respect for horses as I develop my career in the equine industry.</p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1793-galen-reyes" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>
  • <span class="lw_item_thumb"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll"><img src="/live/image/gid/22/width/345/height/225/crop/1/src_region/0,0,640,960/3198_Taylor_outcomes.rev.1518486834.jpg" alt="Taylor Carroll" class="lw_image" width="345" height="225" data-max-w="640" data-max-h="960"/></a></span><div class="lw_widget_text"><h4 class="lw_profiles_headline"><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll"><p> Taylor graduated in 2017 and was a member of the 2016 National Championship IDA Team.</p></a></h4><div class="lw_profiles_description"><p> I currently care for 20 show hunters as a barn manager and assistant at TuDane Farm in Middleburg, VA.  Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry prepared me for my current position by both teaching me how to give the best possible horse care and to pay attention to the small details.  Being educated with Lisa and Heather has helped me become a more considerate and effective rider.  Having the opportunity to ride so many different horses at school helped me develop a feel for each horse individually. </p></div><a href="/live/profiles/1794-taylor-carroll" class="link-with-arrow gold">Keep reading</a></div>