2009-10 Riding News

2009-10 Riding Season in Review

Sun, 01 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With 26th year head coach C.J. Law leading the way, the Mount Holyoke riding team was once again dominant in 2009-10. The Lyons returned to the IHSA National Championships for the 19th time in program history, taking seventh place overall. They finished atop the Zone 1, Region 3 standings and later secured the Zone 1 High Point Championship.

Roel Theunissen Pays Visit to Equestrian Center

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke was privileged to host Roel Theunissen at a dressage clinic from June 22-24. Riders from all over New England shipped in to work with Theunissen, a highly sought-after clinician and trainer based in Madison, Georgia.

Sceats Secures "Lyon of the Week" Accolades

Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Junior Lindsay Sceats has earned the "Lyon of the Week" award for the week of May 3-9 after helping the riding team to a seventh place finish at the IHSA National Championships. Sceats captured top honors in the prestigious Cacchione Cup Class to highlight the weekend for Mount Holyoke. The team captain became the third rider in program history to achieve the feat.

Former Lyon Rider Receives IHSA Pioneer Award

Fri, 14 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In recognition of two decades of service, support and dedication to its organization, the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association recently presented its 2009-10 Pioneer Award to Jack and Kate Benson at Centenary College. Katie (Plum) Benson served as a captain for longtime head coach C.J. Law during her first season (1984-85) at Mount Holyoke College.

Sceats Leads Riding to Seventh Place at IHSA National Championships

Sat, 08 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With junior Lindsay Sceats leading the way, the Mount Holyoke College riding team rounded out its 2009-10 campaign with a seventh place finish at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship Horse Show this weekend. Sceats captured the prestigious Cacchione Cup.

Awards Handed Out at Annual Athletic Banquet

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke College Department of Athletics hosted its annual awards celebration this evening in Chapin Auditorium. Individuals from all 14 varsity teams were honored. Squash Head Coach Allen Fitzsimmons served as the event's emcee. Soccer team member Lauren Orr earned the prestigious Alumnae Association Scholar-Athlete Award.

Seniors Honored at Scholar Athlete Reception

Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Prior to the annual athletics awards celebration this evening, 17 Mount Holyoke seniors representing 11 teams were honored as part of the College's second annual Scholar Athlete Reception. The recognition event highlighted those student-athletes who have excelled both on the field and in the classroom.

SAAC Newsletter: Spring 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke College's Student-Athlete Advisory Committe has released its Spring 2010 Newsletter. Read about the soccer team's trip to Japan, Kathryn Brummer's life as a student-athlete and more!

Riding Punches Ticket to IHSA National Championships

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

For the 19th time in program history, the Mount Holyoke riding team has advanced to the IHSA National Championships.

Riders Compete in Regional Championships

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Six Lyons qualified for next weekend's Zone 1 Championships by placing first or second in their respective divisions.

Riding Rolls to Third Straight High Point Title

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Tara Bliss and Courtney O'Connell helped the Lyons secure their second straight Zone 1 Region 3 Championship at th College of the Holy Cross Intercollegiate Horse Show.

Riders Earn Share of "Lyon of the Week" Award

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Junior riding team members Lindsay Sceats and JoJo Gutfarb have earned a share of the “Lyon of the Week” award for the week of March 1-7.

Riding Collects High Point Championship at Home Show

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With Lindsay Sceats, JoJo Gutfarb, Margaret Swanson and Stephanie Tagliatela leading the way, Mount Holyoke cruised to a High Point Championship at its spring home show today.

Follow the Riding Team Blog

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke riding team has captured four High Point Championships thus far this season. Follow senior Teresa Campbell's Riding Team Blog.

Riding Kicks Off Spring Slate With High Point Championship at UMass

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke riding team kicked off the spring portion of its 2009-10 slate with a High Point Championship at UMass.

Riding Competes in Tournament of Champions Winter Classic

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Fifteen members of the Mount Holyoke riding team recently participated in the Tournament of Champions Winter Classic.

Award Winning Documentary Filmmaker Jenny Mackenzie to Speak at Mount Holyoke

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Award winning documentary filmmaker and well known motivational speaker Jenny Mackenzie will be visiting Mount Holyoke College on Tuesday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. to present her new film entitled "Kick Like A Girl." Her appearance will highlight the College's National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration.

Video - New at the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The Kendall Sports & Dance Complex was recently renovated and stocked with state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Find out about Mount Holyoke's new athletic facilities.

Riding Participates in Holiday Tournament of Champions Show

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sixteen members of the Mount Holyoke riding team participated in the Holiday Tournament of Champions on Saturday.

Riding Takes High Point Title at Home Show

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Lindsay Sceats and Margaret Swanson propelled the Mount Holyoke riding team to a High Point Championship at its fall home show.

Mount Holyoke to Host Sports Career Night

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke will host a Sports Career Night on Thursday, November 5.

Riding Earns Reserve Championship at Amherst

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke riding team claimed Reserve High Point honors at the Amherst Intercollegiate Horse Show on Saturday at Biscuit Hill Farm.

Riding Claims High Point Title at Smith

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

For the second week in a row, Allison O’Neill earned Intermediate High Point Rider honors to propel the Mount Holyoke riding team to a High Point Championship at the Smith Show.

Riding Earns High Point Honors at UMass

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyokeriding team earned High Point College honors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Intercollegiate Horse Show on Saturday at Hadley Farms.

Riding Participates in Pre-Season Tournament

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke riding team kicked off its 2009-10 campaign with a fifth place result at the Pre-Season Tournament of Champions Horse Show on Sunday.

Friends of Athletics Golf Tournament

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Today's Friends of Athletics Golf Tournament will be played as scheduled. Thank you to all participants. Have a great day!

Game of the Week Schedule Unveiled

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has released its 2009-10 Game of the Week schedule.

Kendall Complex Grand Opening

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of the renovated Kendall Sports & Dance Complex on September 25.

Mount Holyoke Athletes Enjoy Annual Barbeque

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Mount Holyoke Department of Athletics kicked off its 2009-10 campaign with an outdoor barbeque outside of the Kendall Sports & Dance Complex.

Charity Sweeney Named Athletic Trainer and Fitness Center Director

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mount Holyoke is pleased to announce the hiring of Charity Sweeney as Athletic Trainer and Fitness Center Director.