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Trip to Rolex

Spring Show Season

Betting Demonstration

Balmoral Racetrack

Curtis Apple Orchard

Anatomy and Vet Med Demonstration

Upcoming Show Season

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October 5th-Western Show hosted by Ball State University at Henry County Saddle Club October 25th-Western Show hosted by Purdue Calumet at Red Oaks Ranch in Dyer, IN November 1st-Western Show hosted by Indiana University at Big Star Stables in Bloomington, IN November 15th and 16th-Hunt Seat Show hosted by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College @ SMWC November 22nd and 23rd-Hunt Seat Show hosted by Taylor University and University of Illinois at Black Dog Farms December 6th and 7th-Hunt Seat Show hosted by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College @ SMWC

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Last Spring Trip to Rolex Illini Equestrians had the opportunity to go to the Kentucky Horse Park for Rolex last year. Some people went up early Friday to watch Dressage, while others went later on Friday to watch Cross Country and Stadium Jumping. It was fun to be at the horse park all day talking to other horse lovers and see all the beautiful horses! There were Lippizan, Friesian, pony club, and other demonstrations throughout the day as well.

Illini Equestrians English Show Team had a very successful 2013-2014 season, ending our season with 2nd in our region! UIUCET would like to give a special thanks to our trainer Terri Foreman. She is a great teacher and very dedicated to the team, helping us all become successful. Our western team recruited many new members and had successful shows with several individual class wins, and many riders who placed in their classes. Chris Lenard, Corrie Haack, Catherine Foreman, Kelsey Concklin, Meredith Staub, Emily Solan, Elle Wilson, Rachel Hosier, Marissa Herpfer, Emily Blok, Jenny Williams, and Allison Knox all made it to regionals!

Last Show Season

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Betting Demonstration and Trip to Balmoral Racetrack

"Anndddd they're off!" On Sunday September 28th, 2014 the Illini Equestrians took a trip to Balmoral Park Racetrack in Crete, Illinois. 30 members car-pooled to the harness racing track that is about an hour and a half from campus. The club was treated to a Skybox suite complete with pizza, drinks, and programs! Everyone was able to practice their betting skills that were recently taught at a club meeting by Dr. Kevin Kline. In addition, some lucky club members were able to ride in the starting gate and receive "behind the scenes" tours of the judges' box as well as announcer's stand. Whether or not money was one or lost betting on the races, it is a sure bet that all had a great time! Special thanks to Balmoral Park Racetrack and Mr. Eliot Narotsky for providing such a wonderful experience!

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Curtis Apple Orchard

Recently, Illini Equestrians took a trip to Curtis Apple Orchard and Pumpkin Patch. The club enjoyed a beautiful fall day getting to know each other outside of the barn. Girls ventured out to the pumpkin patch to find the perfect pumpkins and walked up and down the aisles of apple trees finding the best apples. Many also bought the famous and delicious apple donuts!

Anatomy and Vet Med Demonstration

The club enjoyed a presentation by former member Ashley Ponton. Special thanks to Ashley for coming out and teaching all of us, it was a great evening. Members had the opportunity to look at parts of horses and learn about the anatomy of a horse. Everyone had a chance to look at the digestive system, heart, reproductive system, legs, and teeth aging of an actual horse!