Team Tryouts

Big weekend at the Equestrian Center with tryouts Friday & Saturday for IHSA, IDA and C Show teams. Nerve wracking for everyone trying out but a great opportunity to ride under pressure and really show what you can do. I think all coaches are treating it like a show class. For hunt seat we have a simulated flat class and over fences, dressage riders are all doing a test at the appropriate level and western riders will be showing off their stuff in the pen. The first shows are coming up at the end of the month with SAPC hosting IHSA Hunt Seat on Sept 26th and the IDA team travelling to Averett on Sept. 27th. The A show team will be headed to NC State Fair starting Sept 30th so it is safe to say the show season is in full swing!

Other news, several of us are attending the American Heroes celebration in Laurinburg this Saturday. Deb Bridges wrote an inspiring story about the benefits of therapeutic riding which won a story telling contest. Mark Mannette Assistant Professor of Theater at SAPC will be telling the story. Deb’s own experiences with TH, and some of the benefits she has seen in other riders are featured in the story. I also here that Max has a mention!