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Equestrian Team Leadership

The Miami University Equestrian Team (MUET) wouldn't be the same without our staff and student leaders to bring our team together. We are privileged to have a great coaching staff for our club and are one of the only club sports with full time coaches.

Staff

Heather PinnickHeather Pinnick

Director
burrahe@MiamiOH.edu

Graduated from The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science and Biology as well as a Masters of Education degree.

Part of Miami Equestrian since 2005.

Coached several riders and teams to national titles.

Certified trainer through USHJA.

Intercollegiate Horse Shows Zone 6 Chair.

Beth FreyBeth Frey

Assistant Director
neumanba@MiamiOH.edu

Graduated from Miami University.

An accomplished competitive rider in the AQHA arena with multiple futurity championships, ROM's, and Congress Top Ten Placings.

Part of Miami Equestrian since 2004.

Coached Miami's Judging Team to a Reserve National Championship in 2006 and a 5th place finish at the 2007 All-Amercan Quarter Horse Congress.

Amanda WasserAmanda Wasser

Assistant Director
wassera2@MiamiOH.edu

Graduated in 2014 from Miami University with a degree in Zoology and Environmental Science

Served as the instruction intern at Miami for 2 years

Assistant Trainer at Willowbroke Farm in Plymouth, MI for 4 years where she coached their IEA team

Tess Von HemelTess Von Hemel

Assistant Director
vonhemt@MiamiOH.edu

Graduated in 2021 from Miami University with a degree in Political Science and Sustainability

Member of the Myaamia tribe

Rode on the 2019 Zone Champion team and was a member of the Nationals Team

 

Executive Board

The Executive Board is comprised of elected members of MUET and is critical to the success of our team. These student leaders manage the team funds, organize shows, oversee team trips and travel arrangements, keep track of attendance, raise funds, manage the website and communications, ensure safety, and set up team events.

Sofie Olson riding a horse outside

Sofie Olson

President
Mary Roskens standing next to her blue ribbon wearing horse

Mary Roskens

Vice President
Ava Matas posed with her horse outside

Ava Matas

Secretary
Eva Hollingsworth riding a horse outside

Eva Hollingsworth

Treasurer
Serrin Whitt leading her horse out of the arena

Serrin Whitt

Bookkeeper
Shelby Zimmerman standing next to her horse while the horse nuzzles her face

Shelby Zimmerman

Service and Fundraising Chair
Reilly Moroney posed with her horse outside

Reilly Moroney

Public Relations Officer
Michaela Sherlock posing with her horse outside

Michaela Sherlock

Travel Coordinator
Isabella Davis posing with her horse outside

Isabella Davis

Dressage Captain
Hope Bishop riding her horse indoors

Hope Bishop

Western Captain
Anna Wilson standing next to her horse in a vibrant green pasture

Anna Wilson

Hunt Seat Captain
Audrey Yerkes posing with her horse outside

Audrey Yerkes

Hunt Seat Captain
Roberta Cullinan standing next to her horse and petting its head

Roberta Cullinan

Media Chair

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