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Virginia Tech Dressage Team
In order to be eligible to compete on Tech's IHSA hunter riding team, an individual must be enrolled in an equitation class. The equitation classes are part of the Animal and Poultry Sciences Department and are taught by our coach Beth Sheely. The classes cost $1500 per semester and meet twice a week. Students have lessons on different Virginia Tech horses and work on the flat and/or over fences to improve their equitation. There is also an option to take the classes without joining the riding team.
Requirements
- Register with IDA and pay membership dues
- Active member of the Equestrian Club: Meaning paying dues and completing the club contract on time (By the end of the second club meeting of the semester)
- Attend all Equestrian Club meetings with two absences excused and complete your hour/points requirements.
- Show costs will include a $35/test, and $25/DSE class (if offered). Each rider only rides one test and in one DSE class MAXIMUM (if offered) at each show.
Classes
IMPORTANT - No one can ride without attending an orientation and submitting the following at tryouts and orientation.
1. Signed Waiver
2. Medical Information Form
3. Copy of front/back of your insurance card
4. Dressage Team Contract
Tryouts:
Tryouts are typically held the Saturday before classes begin. Those interested in trying out MUST get in contact with coach Beth or Coach Heather to be added to the tryout list.
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If you have any questions please reach out to the managers at vtec.dressage.manager@gmail.com
Spring 2025 Roster
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Anna Coco
Alyssa Bhacka
Brienza Marraccini
Bridgid McDermott
Clara King
Greta Friesen
Hannah Houck
London Puckett
Sophia Barrett
Stephanie Gardner
Summer Vander Kooi