IHSA Hunter Seat Regionals

In addition to representing the region as a team at zones next weekend Coach Ashley Duda qualified several individuals at the Regional finals hosted today at SAPC. The Equestrian center was buzzing for the final IHSA home show of the year. We also had a large gathering for open house which coincided with the regional finals. Students and their parents were able to observe the SAPC team in action both in the ring and as a group working together to host a top rate horse show.

At the awards luncheon ribbons and trophies for the year were awarded. Rob Jacobs took first place in the Cacchione Cup followed by Katie Hansen in second and Audrey Bolte in sixth place. SAPC’s horse Glenn was awarded the Horse of the Year trophy an honor voted on by the regional coaches.

The IHSA team had a great year with much success. I asked Coach Duda what was the hardest part of being an IHSA coach. She laughed and said, “Having no control! Once they are in the ring you have to have confidence that your preparation will pay off. The rider has to be prepared to answer any questions that arise during the class.” A good illustration of one definition of “luck” – where hard work meets opportunity!

Individual riders moving onto zones - Audrey Bolte, Audrey Hayden, Rob Jacobs, Katie Hansen, Kali Cram, Jessica Bitz-Richards, Kim Graves, Sami Cram, Jodi Brinn – Congratulations!

Regional Results
Open Flat
1. Audrey Bolte
2. Audrey Hayden
3. Katie Hansen

Rob Jacobs also rode in this class, SAPC had 4 out of 5 regional qualifiers in the Open division.

Open Fences
1. Katie Hansen
2. Loren Kirk
3. Rob Jacobs

Novice Fences
1. Kali Cram
2. Audrey Bolte

Walk, Trot, Canter
1. Jessica Bitz-Richards

Intermediate Flat
1. Kim Graves

Novice Flat – this was the largest class of the day with 10 riders.
1. Sami Cram
2. Jodi Brinn

Team Results
1. SAPC
2. UNC – Chapel Hill
3. NCSU
4. Duke
5. UNC – Charlotte
6. Coastal Carolina Community College
7. ECU
8. UNC - Wilmington





2010/2011 IHSA Hunter Seat Team
Seniors Rob Jacobs, Jen Callahan, Audrey Hayden, Audrey Bolte & Jessica Bitz-Richards accepting the Regional Trophy.