AQHA HIGH-POINT RIDER AWARD PRESENTED ON FINAL DAY OF IHSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW

The Western teams shined on the final day of competition at the 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship Horse Show. The IHSA/American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) High-Point Rider Award and the NRHA/NSBA National Championship Team were announced to a cheering crowd.

From the Judges Perspective | Gretchen Mathes and Allen Mitchels

“The show was amazing, and I think that the kids were amazing,” said Gretchen Mathes. “The horse providers were so appreciated, and I thought it was a fairly uniform group. I was really impressed with how everything came out.”

THIRD DAY OF THE 2022 IHSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP HORSE SHOW PRESENTED USEF/CACCHIONE CUP AND COLLEGIATE CUP AWARDS

USEF/Cacchione Cup competition culminated with the Penn State University junior Julianna Empie (Chester Springs, Pennsylvania) taking home the coveted championship title. Emory & Henry College defend their national championship taking home the 2022 Collegiate Cup.

Kelly Francfort Presented Lifetime Achievement Award

IHSA Vice President Kelly Francfort was awarded the IHSA Lifetime Achievement Award during the IHSA board meeting in January 2020. However, because there has been no postseason since 2019, Francfort had yet to be officially presented with the honor.

Emory and Henry Successfully Defend their Collegiate Cup Championship

Emory and Henry earned the Collegiate Cup, defending their title from the 2019 IHSA National Championship Horse Show, before COVID-19 forced the cancellation of two postseasons.

Judging the USEF/Cacchione Cup | A Conversation with the 2022 IHSA Nationals Judges Todd Karn and Tom Brennan

A conversation with the 2022 IHSA Nationals Judges Todd Karn and Tom Brennan

Ollie and Debbie Griffith Presented IHSA’s Pioneer Award at IHSA National Championship Horse Show

The Pioneer Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant contribution to IHSA by bringing new vision, action and results to the association. Ollie and Debbie Griffith of the Ohio State University fit those criteria, and on the occasion of their retirement from coaching, the IHSA leadership honored them with this very special award.

USEF/Cacchione Cup Competition Begins with Impressive Rides | Ranch Riding Debuts at IHSA National Championship Horse Show

Day two of the 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) National Championship Horse Show included competitive rounds in the USEF/Cacchione Cup and the debut of Ranch Riding.

Great Rides and Big Scores Abound on Day One of the 2022 IHSA National Championship Horse Show

The 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) kicked off the National Championship Horse Show, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, with great rides and big scores.

IHSA HUNTER SEAT ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD ACROSS NORTH AMERICA

Gladys, Va. ­­– April 13, 2022 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) held eight Zone Finals March 30-April 10. The eight Zone hunter seat competitions produced across the North America were qualifying events for the 2022 IHSA National Championship to be showcased at the Pennsylvania Farm Show and Expo Center, Harrisburg, May 5-8.

St Andrews University, Black Hawk College and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln Top the IHSA Western Semi-Finals, Sponsored by NRHA

Gladys, Va. ­­– March 22, 2022 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) held its Western Semi-Finals, sponsored by the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), March 19-20. Hosting the events were West Virginia University (WVU) in Reedsville, West Virginia, Black Hawk College in Galva, Illinois, and Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas.

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IHSA MOURNS THE LOSS OF UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY COACH CLARK BRADLEY

GLADYS, Va. – Jan. 21, 2022 – The leadership of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) regrets to announce the passing of Clark Bradley, of Findlay, Ohio, coach of the University of Findlay Western team for over 30 years.

2022 National Championships Program Cover Art Contest

Submit your artwork for the 2022 National Championships Program Cover Art Contest.

IHSA ATHLETES COMPETE IN THE TAYLOR HARRIS INSURANCE SERVICES ADULT EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP AT THE NATIONAL HORSE SHOW

Gladys Va – Oct 29, 2021 – Athletes from the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) demonstrated their equitation skills among the best in North America at the National Horse Show in Lexington, Kentucky, in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Horse Show Adult Equitation Championship.

HELITE EQUESTRIAN AIRBAG SYSTEMS JOINS AS A SPONSOR AND OFFICIAL SAFETY VEST OF THE IHSA

GLADYS, Va. – Oct. 18, 2021 –The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) leadership announced that Helite Equestrian Airbag Systems joined their roster of premier sponsors as the Official Safety Vest of the IHSA. Helite offers a wide range of airbag systems to protect equestrians of all disciplines and is the world leader with over 150,000 sold in 43 countries.

WATCH LIFE LESSONS 101, PRESENTED BY THE IHSA DURING HORSE WEEK

Watch Life Lessons 101, Presented by the IHSA, Oct. 5 at 8 pm EST During Horse Week

Enter to Compete in the THIS National Horse Show Adult Equitation Championship

GLADYS, Va. – Sept. 2, 2021 – The National Horse Show, host of the coveted ASPCA Maclay National Championship, invites qualified current members of the IHSA to compete in the Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) National Horse Show (NHS) Adult Equitation Championship. The championship is held the first weekend of the show, which starts Oct. 27. Entries are due by midnight Sept. 8. All IHSA entries should upload a profile. Only 12 spots are offered, so get your entries in today!

Show Ring at The New York State Fair Dedicated in Honor of Longtime Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Supporter Naomi Blumenthal

The New York State Fair will rename its show ring in the Toyota Coliseum on September 4, 2021 in honor of longtime Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) supporter, the late Naomi Blumenthal. A leader in New York’s equestrian community and a mentor to many, Blumenthal served the IHSA for more than 40 years.

USHJA ESTABLISHES TRAINING GRANT WITH IHSA AND PHA IN HONOR OF NAOMI BLUMENTHAL

USHJA Press Release Lexington, Ky.—Aug 2, 2021—The U.S. Hunter Jumper Association is pleased to establish a new training grant in partnership with the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association and Professional Horsemen's Association in honor of the late Naomi Blumenthal. Applications for this year's Naomi Blumenthal Memorial $1,500 Training Grant are now open and close Oct 17, 2021.