Coming Up Next Weekend!

IHSA Hunter Seat Team hosts the 4th show of the season this Saturday at the SAU Equestrain Center

“We are looking forward to a big day of showing at home this Saturday,” said Coach Ashley Duda. “We are currently 23 points ahead in our region. The team is looking to bring home a win on Saturday but also hoping to extend our region lead. Katie Hansen is leading the Cacchione Cup race at this point. She has been riding very strongly this week and the team will look for strong performances from Hansen in the Open division. The team will also rely on a number of upperclassmen to lead throughout the day. 26 riders will compete for the Knights on Saturday.”

The IDA team travels to Averett University Equestrian Center near Danville, VA Sunday. The SAU team leads the region by one point in a highly competitive region. Junior and team Captain Lindsey Agaliotis will be riding in first level test two against Averett's strong senior Emily Henderson. "Emily has been to Nationals every year I believe," said Coach Jackie Dwelle, "Lindsey just moved up to first level and is working really hard." Emily and Lindsey are currently tied for individual points with 11 each. Team riders include many seniors. "These riders have worked at their riding during their time at St. Andrews," said Dwelle, "I am hopeful that the many hours spent riding without stirrups and practicing in the dressage arena will pay off." A total of 12 riders will be traveling on Sunday including some freshmen who are just getting their feet wet in the intercollegiate dressage arena.

Also Sunday, St. Andrews hosts Showing Under the Stars starting at 2:00 p.m. Classes will include , the annual Costume Contest, Bareback Hunter Derby, Dressed up Hunter Derby, Haunted Trail Class, Candy Corn in Spoon, Bareback Ride-A-Buck, Keyhole Race and a Coaches Class! The focus is on fun and games after an intense few weeks of horse showing.