About OUR team
The University of Richmond Equestrian Team is a Championship-tier Co-ed Sports Club, sanctioned and partially funded by the University. The team is made up of about 20 members who come from a wide range of majors, backgrounds, and skill levels. Due to the various levels of experience members compete in IHSA shows, which allows riders to compete in select divisions ranging from Introductory to Open.
The team is run by members who are elected into leadership positions at the end of the fall semester and they serve for a year. Being a student-led organization allows our members to actively engage in nearly every aspect of the team. Meetings are held on a monthly basis and activities (such as participation in on-campus events) are organized outside of lessons and shows.
The goal of the team is to foster an environment where horsemanship skills are improved, friendships are formed, and honor and integrity are upheld.
Meet 2022 LeadersHIP
President
Name: Annie Szczepanik
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Largo, FL
IHSA Division: Limit
Major: Health Studies
Fun Fact: When Annie isn't riding horses, she works on cars
Vice President
Name: Mary Beatty
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Guilford, CT
IHSA Division: Limit
Major: Communications
Fun Fact: Mary has three dogs
Treasurer
Name: Sarah Butler
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Salisbury, MD
IHSA Division: Limit
Major: History
Fun Fact: Sarah likes horses
Communications Coordinator
Name: Penny Armenio
Year: Junior
Hometown: Rehoboth, MA
IHSA Division: Limit
Major: Business
Fun Fact: Penny is a vegan
