Back on Track® USA is Now The Therapeutic Product Choice of the IHSA

Gladys, Va. – Oct. 13, 2022 –The leadership of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) announced that Back on Track®, makers of therapeutic products for people, pets and horses has penned a three-year agreement to sponsor the intercollegiate equestrian organization. Back on Track®, has been named “The Therapeutic Product Choice of the IHSA.” In addition, Back on Track® will hold title sponsorship of the coveted IHSA Western High-Point Rider Division.

IHSA TO OFFER USHJA OUTREACH CLASSES AT ZONES AND NATIONALS

GLADYS, Va. – Sept. 19, 2022 – The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) and longtime membership partner, the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), are pleased to debut a collaboration to benefit the membership. For the 2022/2023 season, IHSA Zone Championships and the 2023 IHSA National Championship Horse Show will be designated as USHJA Outreach Competitions.

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Watch the 2022-2023 Season Kick-Off Webinar On-Demand

If you missed the webinar on Monday, Aug. 22 you can watch it on demand!

Join Us for the IHSA 2022-2023 Season Kick-Off Webinar

Join us for a webinar Monday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. EST. Learn about the upcoming season including: membership reminders, rule changes, postseason details, new sponsor and affiliate details, alumni opportunities and updates and more!

Black Hawk College Rides to IHSA/NSBA Team National Championship

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

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