A Branch of Webber International University
Our IHSA Hunter Seat team once again brought home the championship ribbon at the UNC-Chapel Hill hosted horse show on 10/13. We congratulate the competing riders on another job well done. The hard work and practice times are paying off for them. Despite the dreary, wet weather attitudes stayed positive and spirits were high.
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We congratulate the St. Andrews Hunter Seat IHSA Team on winning the first show of the season on Saturday, Oct. 5. The show was held at the Equestrian Center and both students, staff and coaches worked together seamlessly to make it a success.
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The St. Andrews Dressage Team started their season at Averett University, Sunday, Sept. 29. Coach Lindsey Trockenbrot says, “The first show of the season is always great in seeing where you are and where you stand as a team. We had some excellent rides and received great feedback to build upon. We have our goals in mind for the remainder of our season!”
We’re excited about what this team can do in the rest of the shows. Continue reading “IDA Dressage Team competes at Averett”
On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28-29, St. Andrews hosted the first and second western shows welcoming Appalachian State, Liberty University, Martin Community College, N.C. State, and Virginia Tech to compete together. Continue reading “Western Team Starts IHSA Season”
On September 20-22, several St. Andrews show team riders competed at the Tryon International Equestrian Center for our first outing of the season.
Continue reading “St. Andrews is well represented at Tryon Fall USEF/USHJA Show”
All sorts of good things are happening at St. Andrews as we move forward for the opening of classes on August 27.
We welcome back Lindsey Trockenbrot and our newest instructor, Amber McClure.
Instructor in Equine Studies and Dressage coach Jackie Dwelle was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Intercollegiate Dressage Association Executive Board.
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My Work Study Experience
by Emilie Peedin
College is a hard time for everyone involved, especially being on an equestrian team. Between your team, classes, homework, clubs and maintaining a social life, its hard to find time for much else. So how could you possibly factor in a way to also receive some extra spending money for your time at St. Andrews University? Finding a good work study position that you enjoy while also having time for everything else will be challenging but very rewarding.
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By Shelby Stegall
What I wish I would’ve known as a freshman. The months prior to attending St. Andrews University were filled with nervous excitement. While leaving home for the first time is exciting, it can also be a scary and nerve racking experience. If that’s you, it is okay, it’s normal. It’s okay to be nervous, your whole life is about to change. I was nervous for the same reasons many students heading into their freshman year of college are. I was nervous about making friends, becoming homesick, struggling in my classes and so much more but I am here to tell you; relax and enjoy every second of it.
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Thank you for all the experiences and memories you have given me. Coming in as a freshman, I was nervous and scared to be away from home. Little did I know, St. Andrews University would become my new home. My freshman advisor, Dr. Bushoven, was very welcoming and helped me figure out what classes would best fit me. I have always been somewhat of an introvert and, because I am quiet, the thought of being in a new classroom with people I did not know was somewhat intimidating. Quickly I found the small class setting St. Andrews had to offer really made me comfortable with professors and students. I quickly began to see the community St. Andrews had. Continue reading “Dear St. Andrews,”