Upcoming Spring 2022 Equine Studies Events
Ahead of Spring Semester, here are the upcoming Equine Studies Events.
Please view the full list of EQ events here. Any questions can be directed to our Coordinator of Equine Studies Wendy Burtt at wburtt@lec.edu.
January
January begins with a YEDA horse show January 15-16 for high school Western riders hosted by the college. This is a great opportunity to show off our George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center to prospective Storm Riders. Speaking of Storm Riders, the IHSA Western team heads to Findlay on January 29 for the first intercollegiate show of the semester.
YEDA Western Show @ LEC
Saturday and Sunday, January 15-16: 9am to 4pm both days. LEC EQ welcomes YEDA (Youth Equestrian Development Association) riders from across the region as they host their horse show for high school Western teams here at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center
IHSA Western @ University of Findlay
Saturday, January 29: 8am to 4pm The IHSA Western team heads to the University of Findlay for a doubleheader intercollegiate show. Currently sitting in 2nd place in the region, the Western Storm Riders are defending their 2019 Reserve Championship title for Zone 6 Region 1.
February
The IDA team will be at the University of Findlay on February 6 for their first outing of the semester. February 12-13, the Hunt Seat team defends their home arena with their second home show of the year as they lead the region by 8 points. The following weekend, they head to U. Findlay in a run to widen their lead in Zone 6 Region 1. IDA wraps up February with their first home show on February 26-27.
IDA @ University of Findlay
Sunday, February 6: 9am to 4pm. The Dressage Storm Riders travel to Findlay to take on the rest of the Region D college teams. Good luck, riders!
IHSA Hunt Seat @ Home
Saturday and Sunday, February 12-13: 9am to 4pm both days. Our Hunt Seat Storm Riders currently sit at the top of Region 1, leading by 8 points. The hunt seat riders are on fire this season and plan to extend their lead during this event. Spectators are encouraged to attend this exciting event!
IHSA Hunt Seat @ University of Findlay
Saturday and Sunday, February 19-20: 8am to 5pm both days. The IHSA Hunt Seat team heads to Findlay, OH to spill some oil at U. Findlay’s home arena. These two teams have a rivalry that dates back over 20 years! Go get ‘em, Storm Riders!
IDA @ Home
Saturday and Sunday, February 26-27: 8am to 4pm both days. The Storm Riders in white open the arena gates at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center for the first time since 2020. The IDA is in the hunt for the 2021 Region D Championship title this year as a follow-up to their 2019 title!
March
On March 5-6, our LEC EQ students will get a chance to prepare for the upcoming Prix de Villes horse show by participating in a riding clinic with Missy Rhoades. The Hunt Seat and Western teams rumble into the end of their regular season when they head to the University of Findlay on March 12 for the Zone 6 Region 1 finals. This will be a big one, folks, so consider a road trip to support our Storm Riders as the Hunt Seat team tries to lock up their 4th ever Regional title. The Western team will be defending the Reserve Regional title during the same weekend. On March 19-20, LEC EQ hosts the first of four USDF/USEF rated dressage shows open to riders from across the region. The IHSA Western team will be competing in the Zone 6 Semi-finals the same weekend.
Hunter/Jumper Clinic with Missy Rhoades
Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6: 9am to 4pm. Current LEC riders may sign up to ride in this schooling clinic with Missy Rhoades, held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center.
IHSA Hunt Seat and Western Regionals @ University of Findlay
Saturday, March 12: 9am to 5pm The Hunt Seat and Western Storm riders travel down to U. Findlay to spill a whole lotta oil during finals for Region 1! This one’s going to be exciting, folks, so consider traveling down to Findlay to create a huge cheering section for our LEC riders!
Lake Erie College USDF/USEF Winter Dressage Show
Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20: 9am to 4pm both days. This is the first of four nationally rated dressage shows held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in 2022, open to riders from across the region.
IHSA Western Semi-Finals for Zone 6
Saturday and Sunday, March 19-20 Good luck to our Western riders who qualified for this competition!
April
On April 1-3, consider coming to the EQ Center to watch the 53rd annual H/J Prix de Villes horse show, one of LEC’s oldest historically significant events. This is always a fun event and is sponsored by businesses around NE Ohio. The following weekend, the Dressage Prix de Villes takes place, the second USDF/USEF rated show at EQ. April 9-10 is a huge weekend for our IHSA Hunt Seat Team, with riders heading to the Zone 6 finals. This promises to be an EPIC event for the team, and riders will compete for a chance to represent the school at the National show held at the end of the month.
Lake Erie College OPHA & WPaPHA H/J Prix de Villes
Friday through Sunday, April 1-3: Noon to 7pm Friday, 8am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday. Join us at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center for the 53rd annual Hunter/Jumper Prix de Villes horse show. This is a significant historic event for EQ and spectators are encouraged!
Lake Erie College USDF/USEF Prix de Villes
Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10: 9am to 5pm The is the second of four nationally rated dressage shows held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in 2022, open to riders from across the region.
IHSA Hunt Seat Finals for Zone Six
Saturday April 9 Good Luck to our hunt seat riders who qualified for this competition!
May
April 30 through May 3, riders head to Syracuse, New York to compete in the IHSA Hunt Seat National competition. May 21-22, LEC hosts the Northern Ohio Dressage Association’s Summer USDF/USEF Summer Dressage Show. Riders from across the region will come to the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center to enjoy our facility and learn more about us. This is the third national recognized dressage show held at EQ in 2022.
IHSA Hunt Seat and Western National Finals
Saturday through Tuesday, April 30 through May 3.
NODA USDF/USEF Summer Dressage @ LEC
Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22: 8am to 5pm both days. LEC welcomes the Northern Ohio Dressage Association when we host their nationally rated dressage show, the third of four held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in 2022, open to riders from across the region.
June
June 11-12 is the final USDF/USEF rated show of the year held at EQ. The Ohio Dressage Derby is a great event, and one where many of our LEC Dressage students compete to earn scores for the USDF Rider Medals. On June 24-26, we welcome PATH International’s Region 4 when they host their regional conference here at EQ. LEC EQ is a PATH International Premier Accredited Center, a title that boosts the reputation of our center and our Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship major.
USDF / USEF Dressage Derby of Ohio
Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12: 8am to 5pm both days. This is the fourth nationally recognized dressage show held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center in 2022, open to riders from across the region.
PATH International Region 4 Conference
Friday through Sunday, June 24-26. LEC welcomes Region 4 to the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center for their regional conference. Closed to spectators.
July
LEC EQ is proud to host the United States Hunter Jumper Association Emerging Athletes Program Regular Training Session this summer. From July 13-17, riders from across the country will come to the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center to learn from US Olympic Showjumping Gold Medalist, Peter Wylde. For the first time in several years, EQ will host an open Western horse show when the Western Pennsylvania Reining Association comes to the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center for their July horse show. This is a great opportunity for the LEC Western program to network with riders and trainers from around the region.
USHJA EAP Regular Training Session @ LEC
Wednesday through Sunday, July 13-17 LEC welcomes riders from across the country who are attending the Unites States Hunter Jumper Association Emerging Athletes Program Regular Training Session with Olympic Showjumping gold medalist, Peter Wylde.
WPA Reining Horse Association Show at LEC
Friday through Sunday, July 19-31 LEC welcomes the Western Pennsylvania Reining Horse Association when we host their Western reining horse show here at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center.