Great Rides and Scores Abound on Day One of the IHSA National Championship Horse Show
Julianna Empie from Penn State Equestrian Team (PSET) was Champion in the Individual Open Equitation Over Fences aboard Big Shot from Centenary University. Pictured here with Houdini, PSET Head Coach Kristin Gretok and Bob Cacchione. Photo by EQ Media
Harrisburg, Pa. – May 5, 2022 – The 2022 Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) kicked off the National Championship Horse Show, held at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo Center in Harrisburg, with great rides and big scores.
The first class of the day was Individual Open Equitation Over Fences. The 17-rider division rode over a flowing course of eight jumps with options at fences two and three. As the first rider on course, Airelle Logiudice (Morganville, New Jersey) from Centenary University set the pace and score to beat of an 85. The rest of the field took notice.
Left: Elizabeth Novicki celebrates her Championship in the Individual Limit Equitation Over Fences with her St. Lawrence teammates.
Right: Julianna Empie gets a congratulatory hug from a fellow member of the Penn State Equestrian Team after winning Champion in the Individual Open Equitation Over Fences. Photos by EQ Media
Photography Interns - Through the Lens
Each year, the communications team and the IHSA puts out a call for photography and video interns for the National Championship Horse Show. Many applications are submitted and carefully reviewed to choose interns whose work will best showcase the IHSA and its equestrian competition, sportsmanship and values.
Learn about the 2022 National Championship Horse Show interns Tessa Wrice and Maddy Falkowitz.
