2008-2009
Sunday, October 12, 2008-The California State University Fullerton Equestrian Team recieved Reserve High Point Team at the horse show hosted by University of San Diego in Bonita, CA. Two riders Katrina Ruzics and Lizz Braley were in a three way tie for High Point Rider of the show.
For Immediate Release
2006-2007
The California State University Fullerton Equestrian Team is hosting its first IHSA Horse Show on Sunday December 3 at Laguna Lake Park. The Fullerton Recreational Riders are helping the CSUF Equestrian Team to put on this event. The CSUF Equestrian Team was founded by Laura Piper and Michelle Young in 2004. In only its third year of existence the CSUF Equestrian Team will host its first IHSA show. In the 2005-2006 show season two riders from the team qualified for the regional and zone competitions. One of these riders, Michelle Young, advanced to the national competition where she finished in the top half of her class. The 2006-2007 team is starting the year off strong with its biggest roster in the team?s history. The CSUF Equestrian Team is the only IHSA team in Orange County and has one of the smallest rosters in its region. But, that does not stop the team from trying to win every show. At their November 18th competition at UCSD the CSUF Equestrian Team tied with the USC team for third place. In the IHSA the best collegiate riders of Southern California compete as individuals gaining points to qualify them for the regional competition. The riders also represent their school by earning points for their team to try to help qualify the team for the regional competition. Captain Laura Piper looks forward to being a part of CSUF?s first show, ?I see this show as an opportunity to help bring awareness to the sport within our community. I have seen the team grow as the years have passed and it is exciting to watch our dream of hosting an IHSA show come true.? ?I am very excited about taking this jump forward (by hosting a show) with our team. Over the past two years we have grown and finally built a solid foundation for the years to come. I am very happy with our growth and believe this first IHSA show is just one of many to come,? Co-Captain Lizz Braley said. To accomplish this great task, the CSUF Equestrian Team needed the help of a riding facility to put on the show. The Fullerton Recreational Riders were more than willing to help CSUF with its first IHSA show. ?We are excited to have the CSUF Titan Equestrian Team at the Fullerton Recreational Riders facility. The FRR have been serving the recreational needs of the equestrian community throughout Fullerton and Southern California for over 40 years. The FRR look forward to working with the CSUF Equestrian Team to make their events a success,? Ben Miller said. Come see the Titans compete against USC, UCLA, and seven other collegiate teams of Southern California this Sunday, December 3rd at 9am at the Laguna Lake Park.
-End- Contact: Lizz Braley, lizz.braley@gmail.com, 949-294-1485 For more information on the IHSA please visit: www.ihsainc.com