University of Louisville Equestrian Team’s Member Profiles

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Liz Crow - President

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I have been riding for 13 years and showing in hunters and jumpers since I was 8.

Memorable Fact: At my first AA show, I earned 8 seconds on a mare named Lily.

 

Lindsay Schultz - Vice President

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I have been riding for 7 years showing both eventers and hunters/jumpers.

Memorable Fact: I was the champion high point rider in the Thunder Ridge Farm Series with a green mare I trained.

 

Stephanie Beachy

Major: Finance

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I have been riding horses all my life. I help my parents train and sell horses from our farm in Crestwood, KY. I enjoy showing, photographing, and judging hunter/jumper horse shows.

Memorable Fact: I was the champion high point rider and chosen as the most improved rider for the Paddock Series Horse Shows.

 

 
  Paige Buckwalter

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2012

Riding Experience: I've been riding and showing for 10 years. I compete in hunters.

Memorable Fact: I won 6 first place ribbons and high point rider at a horse show on my 16th birthday.

Rachel Dennis

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I grew up taking lessons and showing a little bit. I always have had a love for horses and I decided I wanted to make a living wirking with horses.

Memorable Fact: I grew up riding a horse named Sugar.

 

 
  Crystal Drury

Major: Art history

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I ridden on and off for 8 years in dressage but have never showed.

 

 

Katie Gangnath

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2012

Riding Experience: I have been around horses my whole life but didn't start riding until I was 9. I showed English until I was 14 then rode just for pleasure.I'm excited to get back into showing at UofL!

Memorable Fact: I took my horse to his very first show and got first place over fences.

 

 
  Stephanie Hilgefort

Major: Sports marketing

Graduation Date: 2011

Riding Experience: I have riding for 10 years in the American Quarter Horse Association. I've done all-around (hunt and western) for most of my riding career. I was 3rd place Justin Rookie of the Year in 2004 and 13th place in the AQHA Youth World Show Equitation Over Fences.

Memorable Fact: I was chosen to attend the youth Leadership Conference in 2005, Amarillo, TX.

 

 

Marylee Kutcha

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I started riding English and Western in August of 2007.

Memorable Fact: I won 5th in my first show!

 

 

  Lindsey Maginnis

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2012

Riding Experience: I've been riding since I was 8 and showing competively since I was 10. I show in USEF 'A' and 'AA' rated shows on the East coast.

Memorable Fact: I love marsh mellow fluff sandwiches.

 

 

Jessica Moore

Major: Equine Business - Minor: Marketing

Graduation Date: 2008

Riding Experience: I showed American Saddlebreds and Miniature Horses. I worked for Pat and Jay Kennedy of Kenhurt Farms. This is my second year on the equestrian team.

Memorable Fact: I had to cut my hair off so it would fit into my riding helmet. I donated it to "Locks of Love."

 

 

  Laurel Oswell

Major: Undecided

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I have been riding for 15 years now and I have competed all over the east coast and have shown on the "A" circuit in the jumpers, hunters, and equitation.

Memorable Fact: I was reserve champion at the Ocala horse show my senior year of high school on my favorite horse Clown.
 

Michelle Peikert

Major: Psychology/Pre-Med

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: I just started riding last September and have not competed yet.

Memorable Fact: At one of my last lessons, I jumped for the first time. It was exciting!

 

 

 

Hollis Sherman

Major: Management
Minors: Equine Business & Philosophy

Graduation Date: 2010

Riding Experience: 13 years of showing CHJA in Colorado.

 

 

 

Stephanie Sidoti

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2012

Riding Experience: I have been riding from a young age, my mom taught me how to ride. I've ridden both Western and English, but I have never shown before.

Memorable Fact: I rode before I was born because my mom rode when she was pregnant with me.

 

 

 

Michelle Wiseman

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2012

Riding Experience: I've been riding since I was 9 and  competing mainly in eventing. I have owned and trained horses since I was 13, and am currently looking for a new event horse-wish me luck! This is my first year competing in hunters for the UofL equestrian team, and I'm super excited!

Memorable Fact: My horse went lame the day before a big show, so instead of cancelling, I decided to compete on a horse I had never ridden, and ended up winning 2nd place!

 

Stacey Mahlmeister - ALUM STATUS

Major: Equine Business

Graduation Date: 2009

Riding Experience: I have been riding for 13 years in English Open; 3 years in Western Open; Many years jumper experience; and 2 trips to IHSA Nationals.

Memorable Fact: I won a car once during a school fund raiser.

 

 


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