Edinboro University
Equestrian Team
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The Edinboro University Equestrian Team was founded in the 1999-2000 school year when former member, Laura Hetz, offiically registered the team under the IHSA. The team was led by Laura and its first advisor was Dr. Arnie White from the Phys. Ed. Dept. The team competed in its first IHSA show in the spring semester of 2000.
During the 2000-01 school year the team rode at Stonebrook Stables in Edinboro under the coaching of Laura and Lisa. In fall of 2001, Walter Patterson recieved title as team advisor and continued to advise the team for 11 years.
During the 2001-02 school year the team rode at Willows Equestrian Center in Fairview and was under the coaching of Halli Bidwell (currently the coach of Mercyhurst & Allegheny College). In spring of 2002 the team again moved to a new barn, Shadow Facs Farm and was under the coaching of Debbie McCaughtry.
In 2004, the team relocated to its current barn, Brenric Stables, and hired Lew Trumble as the coach. He has since led the team to many top 3 regional team placings as well as sending many individual team members to the regional, zone, and national levels of IHSA competitions.
In the fall of 2013, Cyndi Waldinger assumed the shared role of advisor. In fall of 2016, Dawn Dillen took over the role and is currently the team's advisor.
History of the Team
What is the Equestrian Team?
The purpose of the Edinboro University Equestrian Team shall be to improve the University and local community through community service projects, as well as to enhance the educational and social experiences of its members.
The Equestrian team is a club sport and is affiliated with the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The primary purpose of the club is to field Edinboro’s Intercollegiate Equestrian Team and to compete in intercollegiate horse show competitions. The equestrian team provides eligible students from beginner through advanced levels with the opportunity to develop their riding skills and enrich their educational experience through involvement in equestrian sports.
Membership is open to any student enrolled in Edinboro University, without regard to sex, race, creed, ancestry, national origin, or disability.
Our Home Barn
Brenric Stables was established in 1990 and is owned by Rick & Brenda Hall.
Brenric Stables is located on the corner of Rt.99 and Old State Rd in Edinboro, PA. It is built on a 100 acre farm and is less than a 10 minute drive from the Edinboro University campus.
At Brenric Stables, the emphasis is put on hunters and eventing. They are also home to 4 IHSA college teams including Edinboro University, Penn State Behrend, Mercyhurst University, and Allegheny College. They are also home to the local IEA team, Lake Effect.
Brenric is a full care, boarding, lesson, and sales facility. They offer both English and Western riding lessons which range from beginner to advanced. The facility includes both an indoor riding arena and an outdoor lighted sand arena. It is home to four professional instructors, one of which is the only USHJA certified instructor in the area.
If interested, lesson & lease options are available for students. Also, if you wish to board your own horse at Brenric, it is recommended arrangements be made well in advance.
You can reach Brenric Stables at:
Phone - (814) 450-6107
Email - BrenrickStables@aol.com
