Iowa State University Equestrian Club

Officers

President: Nick Sterner
Senior in Animal Science/ Pre Vet
Hometown: Lone Tree, Iowa
E-mail Nick

Nick says: "I got my first horse at the age of 15. I knew nothing about them except colors and the fact that the majority of them loved apples. My first horse,and love of my life, is Drifter. He is a 5 year old Paint/QH/ Appy mix. My 3 favorite horses all put into one. Over the years Drifter and I learned from each other, and we continue to do so. I have only shown a few times, and that was at our County Fair, but wish I had the opportunity to do more. Since I am away at college and don't get to see him or ride him very much we aren't as in sync as we used to be, but I still love him."

Vice-President: Amanda Anderson
Senior in Animal Science/ Pre Vet
Hometown: Gowrie, Iowa
E-mail Amanda

Amanda says: "I have loved horses my whole life and have been riding horses since I was 2 years old. My family was never into horses so I had to find people to teach me and earn money to go to camps to learn to ride. I bought my first horse when I was 14. I now own 2 horses, a 33 year old buckskin quarter horse gelding and an 11 year old sorrel and white paint mare. I share 6 other horses with family friends so I never have a shortage of horses to ride. I trail ride and compete in English and western pleasure, showmanship, horsemanship and competitive trail. I run barrels with the IRCA and I am also part of a mounted drill team. In the summers and on school holidays I train horses and judge horse shows. Horses are my life and I couldn't live without them or the people I've met through them!"

Treasurer: Jenna Dixon
Sophomore in Animal Science/ Pre Vet
Hometown: Mason City, Iowa
E-mail Jenna

Jenna says: "I have been riding horses for 10 years and own 2, an appaloosa and a breeding stock paint. I ride both english and western and do everything from pleasure to games to trail riding."

Secretary: Penny Eddy
Senior in Animal Science
Hometown: Wapello, Iowa
E-mail Penny

Penny says: ""

Senior Captain: Allison Rauh
Senior in Animal Science
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
E-mail Allison

Allison says: "I have been riding and showing Arabians in both western and hunt seat for as long as I can remember. I have two arabians of my own back home, and ride my aunt's horses as well. I have belonged to the Arabian Horse Association for many years. Some of my favorite things are open shows and trail rides. In 2003 and 2004 I participated in the Arabian Youth Nationals for Western Horsemanship, Hunt Seat Equitation, and Showmanship (where I placed in the top 16!). Horses are my life and I love spending time with them."

Hunt Seat Captain: Brittney Hartigan
Sophomore in Animal Science
Hometown: Glen Ellyn, Illinois
E-mail Brittney

Brittney says: "I have been riding horses for 13 years and showing hunter/jumpers on the A circuit. I have an 8 year old Holsteiner named Oliver who is my best friend, and riding and showing are my favorite things in the world."

Stock Seat Captain: Katie Butler
Sophomore in Animal Science
Hometown: Des Moines, Iowa
E-mail Katie

Katie says: "I have always loved horses since my first ride at age 3 and been involved with them somehow. I have never owned my own horse but somehow I have always been able to find some that I could ride. My favorites are massive Quarter horses and Freisians. My favorite is western pleasure and am hoping to learn how to jump in the near future!"

Fundraising Co-Chair: Justin Bisinger
Senior in Animal Science
Hometown: Monmouth, Iowa
E-mail Justin

Justin says: "I've been involved with horses my whole life competing at small shows, but began going to open and regional competitions 3 years ago. I compete in barrels, poles, and other timed events, as well as Western Pleasure. I also have 2 Percherons which I drive and compete with at local events and horse pulls."

Fundraising Co-Chair: Sharon Sage
Junior in Animal Science
Hometown: Waterloo, Iowa
E-mail Sharon

Sharon says: "I have been riding and learning to train for 8 years. I have loved horses since I was little and have a welsh-mustang mix pony named Dyna, and a quarter horse names Casey, both of which are pleasure horses for riding."

Public Relations Co-Chair: Abbey Hart
Senior in Management Information Systems
Hometown: Camanche, Iowa
E-mail Abbey

Abbey says: "I enjoy showing and riding Western Pleasure hroses, as well as going on trail rides."

Public Relations Co-Chair: Heather Loges
Junior in Animal Science
Hometown: Farmington, Iowa
E-mail Heather

Heather says: "I am a senior majoring in Animal Science with a minor in business. I am interested in pursuing a career in the horse racing industry. After I graduate, I would like to travel to Ireland and work with a trainer. I'm interested in learning how European and American training techniques differ and would implement them in a training program back in the states."

Sports Club Council Co-Chair: Maureen Petersen
Senior in Animal Science
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
E-mail Maureen

Maureen says: "I love ponies."

Sports Club Council Co-Chair: Joanna Veit
Junior in Aerospace Engineering
Hometown: Crystal Lake, Illinois
E-mail Joanna

Joanna says: "I've been riding horses since I was seven years old, but more seriously for the past 8 years. Althought I don't have my own horse, I've been lucky to always find somewhere to ride or work. Hopefully sometime n the future I will be able to have my own horses."

Webmaster: Megan Clements
Sophomore in Animal Science
Hometown: Nimrod, Minnesota
E-mail Megan

Megan says: "I have been riding since 5th grade. I took English lessons for 6 years, then moved and with the help of a neighbor trainer trained a 3 year old unbroke quarter horse mare in Western. I no longer own a horse, and sadly can't afford to ride as much I'd like, but I'm always up for anything horse-related."

Advisor: Angela Chandler
Horse Barns Manager/Ag Specialist
Hometown: Ames, Iowa
E-mail Angela

Angela says: ""

Return to the top