2007-An Exciting New Year for an IHSA College Freshman

Hello, my name is Sara Gumbiner; I am a freshman at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA. I am an Equine Studies major and ride on both the Western and Hunt Seat IHSA teams for the school.

I started classes last fall and needless to say I have had a number of exciting experiences since August. Before I started college I rode and worked at a local stable under the instruction of owner Tracy Pehler. Riding and working made school work difficult to manage but was always well worth it in the end. Since I am an Equine Studies major I am fortunate enough to be able to combine both school work and my love for horses. Some of the things I am excited to share with you are meeting my college roommate, our class trip to Dressage at Devon, the professionals that I met, try outs and making the IHSA teams, horse shows, equine expos and even college exams. Feel free to send any questions or comments you may have. I will speak to you next week when I am back at school for my winter internship!

Sara