UNCW EQUESTRIAN
UNCW Equestrian IHSA Team/Club Zone 4 Region 3
At UNCW Equestrian we want to give students the opportunity to develop their riding skills, while promoting good horsemanship, leadership and teamwork. Members take lessons, go to shows, volunteer, attend socials, make friends, and have fun!
We want this club to be an amazing experience that adds to your college career. Whether you have never ridden before or you have been showing at the highest level, everyone is accepted and welcomed. Improve your riding while building on life skills like leadership, teamwork, and responsibility.
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Join Us!
ABOUT US
The team is structured into two different commitment levels: Team and Club.
The team option will be more involved with a required minimum of one lesson a week and showing. The team level will require a placement ride/tryout at the beginning of the semester so you are placed in the riding level safest for you.
The club option will not include any mounted activities but you are more than welcome to attend socials, volunteer at the barn, and help at shows.
MEET THE TRAINERS
TRAINER CARTER HEWETT
Head Trainer and Owner of Honalee
Carter Hewett is the head trainer and owner of Honalee Stables in Bolivia, NC. She has grown up with horses all her life and has an extensive background in riding and showing. Coach Hewett was also voted one of the Top 10 young professionals in Brunswick County. We can not be any more thankful for everything Carter has done for our team. She always has endless support for each of us through our lessons and when we are competing!
TRAINER TAYLOR YEATON
Assistant Trainer
Taylor Yeaton is our talented and experienced assistant trainer at Honalee and is from Oak Island, NC! She has show experience in hunter jumpers, with a focus in jumpers growing up. She has coached IEA teams since 2018 and has gone to nationals every year. She has experience training with Olympian, Jimmy Wofford, for a few years. After her showing career, she managed multiple show farms including horse show leases and Cedarhill farm. She is now helping Carter build her lesson program and the UNCW IHSA team! Thank you Taylor for all you do!
MEET THE EXECUTIVES
OLIVIA BLAIN
President
SARAH PHIPPS
Vice President
SOPHIE POIRIER
Secretary
HALAK CHAUHAN
Treasurer
ANA ZELIJKOVIC
Fundraising Chair
NATALIE OWENS
Socials Chair
HANNAH ROHWEDDER
Social Media Manager
MEET THE HORSES
CASH
'Walk the Line'
Owner: Honalee Stables
EQUESTRIAN TEAM EXPENSES
DUES PER SEMESTER
Team Dues: $130 Club Dues: $45
SHOW FEES
$70 Per Class at Each Show
LESSONS
$60 Per Lesson (~$700-$800 Per Semester)
WHAT IS IHSA?
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association
Divisions:
​- Introductory: beginner walk, trot
- Pre Novice: beginner walk, trot, canter
- Novice: advanced walk, trot, canter
- Limit: Flat and Fences
- Intermediate: Flat and Fences
- Open: Flat and Fences
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Upon your decision to join the team, you will be required to take a placement ride. This is where our coach will determine what division is best for you based off of your skill level and previous experiences. You are able to move up into the next division if you acquire the required points throughout your shows.
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Click "View More" below for more information on IHSA, their point system, rules, etc.
FAQ
HOW MANY SHOWS DO WE HAVE PER SEMESTER AND WILL I NEED TO GO TO ALL OF THEM?
We will have about 3-5 shows per semester. You will not show at every single one. Our trainers and president will curate a list before each show based on a members involvement with the team, their attitude while mounted and unmounted, and their schedule. It is encouraged to attend shows even if you are not showing as a way to cheer on and support our Seahawks!
CAN I BRING MY OWN HORSE?
Please reach out to one or both of our trainers, Carter and Taylor, to inquire about boarding at Honalee and open spaces. If you bring your own horse, you can expect your horse to become a part of the UNCW team and experience a wide range of riders. You are welcome to board at surrounding barns in the Wilmington area if you choose not to/are unable to board at Honalee Stables.
CAN I BRING MY OWN EQUIPMENT?
We will provide you with any and all gear you may need including a saddle, half pads, brushes, treats, crops, spurs, etc. You are more than welcome to bring anything you may own that you are comfortable using. There is no guaranteed saddle rack in our tack room, nor private locker so plan to travel with your gear accordingly. We will provide each team member with their own monogrammed saddle pad to be used in their lessons.
