Congratulations to the Black Hawk College Hunt Seat Equestrian Team for finishing Fall 2022 ranked No. 2 in the region!
Fall 2002 BHC Hunt Seat Equestrian Team members Joely Craver, Kayla Schroeder, Eilish O’Rourke, Cheyanne Montano, Abbigail Froelich, Kurstin Walker, McKenna Konvicka, Kaili Weiner, Amy Hoffman, Sarah Alarie, Katie Aeschbach, Kylee Larson and Abby Schuning
BHC riders competed in five Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) shows against a dozen four-year schools from across the Midwest. Black Hawk College is the only two-year school in Zone 7 Region 5 and is a relative newcomer to hunt seat competitions – the college’s hunt seat program began in Fall 2018.
“This has been a wonderful semester for the Hunt Seat Show Team,” said Selena Finn, coach and equestrian science instructor. “From the absolute best students and historical athletic moments to the remarkable passion that fuels this team.”
Hunt seat riders compete in seven divisions depending on their level of riding experience. Classes consist of riding on the flat (riders execute specific gaits on the rail) and over fences (riders exhibit their horse’s skill over an elevated jump). Riders who place in the top six in their class accumulate points individually as well as for the team.
In Spring 2023, BHC hunt seat riders will compete in two regular shows then host a Regional show all in one weekend.
“I am looking forward to finishing the season strong in the spring,” Finn said.
Here are the individual rider placings for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale IHSA Horse Shows two-day show Oct. 1-2. Out of 12 teams, the BHC Hunt Seat Equestrian Team was the Reserve Champion High Point Team for the second show and Abby Schuning tied for overall High Point rider.
Introductory Flat Division
Kayla Schroeder of North Liberty, IA
- Show 1 – 2nd
- Show 2 – 6th
McKenna Konvicka of Havana, IL
- Show 1 – 2nd
- Show 2 – 1st
Abbigail Froelich of Muscatine, IA
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 1st
Sarah Alarie of Downs, IL
- Show 1 – 6th
Joely Craver of Greenville, IL
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 2nd
Katie Aeschbach of Black Earth, WI
- Show 1 – 2nd
Kaili Weiner of Ontonagon, MI
- Show 1 – 5th
- Show 2 – 6th
Limit Flat Division
Cheyanne Montano of New Lenox, IL
- Show 1 – 6th
- Show 2 – 5th
Limit Over Fences Division
Cheyanne Montano
- Show 1 – 4th
- Show 2 – 1st
Intermediate Flat Division
Abby Schuning of Caledonia, IL
- Show 1 – 5th
- Show 2 – 2nd
Intermediate Fences Division
Abby Schuning
- Show 1 – 6th
- Show 2 – 1st
Here are the Missouri State University IHSA Horse Shows accumulated placings from the two-day/three-show competition Nov. 5-6.
Introductory Flat Division
Kayla Schroeder
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 2nd
McKenna Konvicka
- Show 1 – 2nd
- Show 2 – 1st
- Show 3 – 2nd
Abbigail Froelich
- Show 1 – 3rd
- Show 2 – 2nd
- Show 3 – 2nd
Novice Flat Division
Sarah Alarie
- Show 1 – 3rd
- Show 2 – 2nd
Kylee Larson of Beloit, WI
- Show 1 – 4th
- Show 2 – 2nd
Joely Craver
- Show 1 – 3rd
- Show 2 – 2nd
Katie Aeschbach
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 3rd
Kurstin Walker of Gentry, AR
- Show 1 – 3rd
Limit Flat Division
Cheyanne Montano
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 4th
Eilish O’Rourke of Beecher, IL
- Show 1 – 2nd
- Show 2 – 4th
- Show 3 – 3rd
Limit Over Fences Division
Cheyanne Montano
- Show 1 – 4th
- Show 2 – 4th
- Show 3 – 1st
Eilish O’Rourke
- Show 1 – 4th
- Show 2 – 5th
- Show 3 – 5th
Intermediate Flat Division
Abby Schuning
- Show 1 – 1st
- Show 2 – 3rd
- Show 3 – 1st
Intermediate Fences Division
Abby Schuning
- Show 1 – 3rd