SCAD equestrian coach Ashley Henry, Quinn Lowsky, Madison Albano, Jessica Amsberry, Mikayla Colson, Meredith Denny, Tess Mroczka, Ryan Genn, IHSA founder Bob Cacchione (SCAD)
SCAD’s equestrian team regularly takes top honors in respected competitions, including over 50 team and individual IHSA and ANRC national championships in the past ten years. The 2014–15 SCAD equestrian team, under head coach Ashley Henry, was the first in the history of collegiate riding to win the triple crown: National Champion Team and Novice National Team divisions at the ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship, IHSA Collegiate Cup Team Championship and the National Tournament of Champions’ Overall Series Championship Team titles in the same competition year.
This is the third straight Zone win by the SCAD Bees, who are headed to their sixth consecutive IHSA national tournament. Today’s Zone 5 Finals saw them competing with riders from Vanderbilt University, Berry College, Louisiana State University and the College of Charleston.
The Bees’ team awards included:
• B.A. equestrian studies student Ryan Genn placed first in Team Open Flat Equitation and first in Team Open Equitation Over Fences
• B.F.A. fashion student Quinn Lowsky placed first in Team Novice Flat Equitation
• B.F.A. graphic design student Meredith Denny placed first in Team Intermediate Equitation Over Fences
• B.F.A. graphic design student Tess Mroczka placed first in Team Novice Equitation Over Fences
• B.F.A. graphic design student Maddie Albano placed second in Team Intermediate Flat Equitation
• B.A. equestrian studies student Mikayla Colson placed first in Team Walk/Trot Equitation
• B.F.A. fibers student Jessica Amsberry placed second in Team Walk/Trot/Canter Equitation
The Bees’ individual awards included:
• B.A. equestrian studies student Ryan Genn placed first in Individual Open Equitation Over Fences
• B.F.A. fashion student Quinn Lowsky placed first in Individual Novice Equitation Over Fences
• B.F.A. graphic design student Meredith Denny placed second in Individual Novice Flat Equitation
• B.A. equestrian studies student Devon Walther placed second in Individual Open Equitation Over Fences
• B.A. equestrian studies student Kelsey Fey placed fourth in Individual Intermediate Flat Equitation
• B.A. equestrian studies student Heather Partlow placed third in Individual Walk/Trot Equitation
Genn, Lowsky, Denny and Walther were each among the top two finishers in their individual classes, and will progress to the IHSA National Championship.
“This group of riders continues to make me proud,” said Henry. “Their skill, focus and determination have earned them unparalleled success. I can’t wait to see what next month’s IHSA National Championship brings.”
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About SCAD equestrian studies
The undergraduate program of study covers equine law and principles, rules and regulations of various equestrian governing bodies, and effective communication with a wide range of equestrian professionals. The comprehensive curriculum is supplemented by lectures from visiting professionals, including trainers, Olympic-caliber riders, judges, veterinarians and horse-show managers.
Through the equestrian studies program, students gain an understanding of equine psychology, body language and social behavior that they apply to the care, training and riding of horses. Knowledge of equine anatomy, conformation, conditioning, health and nutrition provides the basis from which students develop competency in the safe handling, proper care, evaluation and selection of the sport horse. For complete curriculum requirements and course descriptions, visit scad.edu/equestrian-studies.
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The Savannah College of Art and Design is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution conferring bachelor’s and master’s degrees at distinctive locations and online to prepare talented students for professional careers. SCAD offers degrees in 42 majors, as well as minors in more than 60 disciplines across its locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia; in Hong Kong; in Lacoste, France; and online through SCAD eLearning.
With more than 32,000 alumni worldwide, SCAD demonstrates an exceptional education and unparalleled career preparation. The diverse student body, consisting of more than 12,000 students, comes from across all 50 U.S. states and more than 100 countries. Each student is nurtured and motivated by a faculty of nearly 700 professors with extraordinary academic credentials and valuable professional experience. These professors emphasize learning through individual attention in an inspiring university environment, and the innovative SCAD curriculum is enhanced by advanced, professional-level technology, equipment and learning resources.
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