| Danny Forte |
Academic Information
Smithfield High School, Smithfield, Rhode Island
Course of Study Desired: Finance
Course of Study Desired: Finance
Brief Riding History
Years Riding: 9 Current Trainer: Reagan Duffee
I have been riding for almost nine years and currently compete in the junior equitation and local junior medals. These include, Rhode Island,
Connecticut and New England. Placing in the top ten in CT and RI the past two years. I am also a member of an IEA team and currently
compete in varsity open flat and fences. I have qualified for nationals twice. My first year competing at nationals I placed fifth in varsity
intermediate individual over fences. Also, last year I competed in nationals as an individual in varsity open flat.
Some of my riding accomplishments include:
2007: IEA zone finals 3rd place varsity intermediate over fences (individual)
IEA nationals 5th place varsity intermediate over fences (individual)
2008: IEA Phoenix Rising horse show sportsmanship award
Qualified New England Finals
9th place Rhode Island Finals open championship
8th place Rhode Island Finals junior medal
5th place Connecticut Finals junior medal
2009: 3rd place Rhode Island Finals open championship
7th place Rhode Island Finals junior medal
9th place Connecticut Finals junior medal
Qualified New England Finals
Qualified IEA regionals varsity open over fences (individual)
IEA regionals 2nd place varsity open over fences (team)
IEA regionals 2nd place varsity open flat (team)
IEA regionals 3rd place varsity open flat (individual)
IEA regionals reserve champion varsity open championship
IEA zones 5th place varsity open flat (individual)
IEA zones 5th place varsity open championship
Qualified IEA nationals
2010: Qualified Rhode Island junior medal
Qualified Connecticut junior medal
Qualified New England junior medal
1st place Rhode Island Finals classic
9th place New England Finals open equitation
5th place individual New England Finals challenge of the states
IEA Mt. Holyoke open champion
Other Hobbies and Activities: Swimming and Skiing
Other Awards and Other Organizations: National Honors Society, National Business Honors Society, Varsity Athletes against substance abuse,
Academy of Finance, Future Business Leaders of America and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Connecticut and New England. Placing in the top ten in CT and RI the past two years. I am also a member of an IEA team and currently
compete in varsity open flat and fences. I have qualified for nationals twice. My first year competing at nationals I placed fifth in varsity
intermediate individual over fences. Also, last year I competed in nationals as an individual in varsity open flat.
Some of my riding accomplishments include:
2007: IEA zone finals 3rd place varsity intermediate over fences (individual)
IEA nationals 5th place varsity intermediate over fences (individual)
2008: IEA Phoenix Rising horse show sportsmanship award
Qualified New England Finals
9th place Rhode Island Finals open championship
8th place Rhode Island Finals junior medal
5th place Connecticut Finals junior medal
2009: 3rd place Rhode Island Finals open championship
7th place Rhode Island Finals junior medal
9th place Connecticut Finals junior medal
Qualified New England Finals
Qualified IEA regionals varsity open over fences (individual)
IEA regionals 2nd place varsity open over fences (team)
IEA regionals 2nd place varsity open flat (team)
IEA regionals 3rd place varsity open flat (individual)
IEA regionals reserve champion varsity open championship
IEA zones 5th place varsity open flat (individual)
IEA zones 5th place varsity open championship
Qualified IEA nationals
2010: Qualified Rhode Island junior medal
Qualified Connecticut junior medal
Qualified New England junior medal
1st place Rhode Island Finals classic
9th place New England Finals open equitation
5th place individual New England Finals challenge of the states
IEA Mt. Holyoke open champion
Other Hobbies and Activities: Swimming and Skiing
Other Awards and Other Organizations: National Honors Society, National Business Honors Society, Varsity Athletes against substance abuse,
Academy of Finance, Future Business Leaders of America and Students Against Destructive Decisions.
Divisions/Class Fence Height Blue Ribbons Won
Junior Medal's 3' -3'3" 6+
Junior Equitation 3' -6
1.00 Meter Jumpers 3'3" -6
Pony Club: Yes "B"
Junior Medal's 3' -3'3" 6+
Junior Equitation 3' -6
1.00 Meter Jumpers 3'3" -6
Pony Club: Yes "B"
| IHSA Eligibility |
Shows Competed in: USEF recognized, Local
Breed Associations: none
| Horse Show Associations I have been a member of: USEF, IEA, Massachusetts Horseman's Council, Rhode Island Horseman's Assoc. New England Horseman's Council & Connecticut Hunter Jumper Assoc. |
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| Kayla Akers |
Academic Information
Lakota West High School, Hamilton, Ohio
Course of Study Desired : Speech Pathology/Psychology
Course of Study Desired : Speech Pathology/Psychology
Brief Riding History
Years Riding: 10, Current Trainer: Jim Arrigon
I have been riding since age six. I mostly compete within the Hunter divisions, but have experience with Jumpers as well as Dressage. I am
an active member of IEA(Interscholastic Equestrian Association) with the Beckett Run Equestrian Team in Ohio. I have been on this team,
coached by Jim Arrigon, since middle school. I am also a member of OHJA, USEF, & USHJA. In 2009, I contributed to the Upper
School Equitation team in winning the National IEA Championship. Each year our team has gone to Nationals and I placed in the top ten. I
consistently have placed well in medal equitation classes throughout each show, riding different horses. In 2009, I attended the Equestrian
Talent Search at Mt. Holoyoke College, receiving coaching instruction from C.J Law, and will be riding in a George Morris clinic in October
'10. With IEA being modeled after college show formats, I am used to riding/schooling and showing a variety of horses. I am always willing
and open for advice from a coach, and am a team player and leader on our team. Every show I work hard to stay focused and get the job
done. Please contact with any questions/when NCAA rules allow.
Outside Hobbies and other activities: Outside of riding I enjoy running to stay strong. I am actively involved in a variety of community service
groups that keeps me busy when I'm not showing on the weekends. I am currently employed at Chesterwood Village working four days a
week.
an active member of IEA(Interscholastic Equestrian Association) with the Beckett Run Equestrian Team in Ohio. I have been on this team,
coached by Jim Arrigon, since middle school. I am also a member of OHJA, USEF, & USHJA. In 2009, I contributed to the Upper
School Equitation team in winning the National IEA Championship. Each year our team has gone to Nationals and I placed in the top ten. I
consistently have placed well in medal equitation classes throughout each show, riding different horses. In 2009, I attended the Equestrian
Talent Search at Mt. Holoyoke College, receiving coaching instruction from C.J Law, and will be riding in a George Morris clinic in October
'10. With IEA being modeled after college show formats, I am used to riding/schooling and showing a variety of horses. I am always willing
and open for advice from a coach, and am a team player and leader on our team. Every show I work hard to stay focused and get the job
done. Please contact with any questions/when NCAA rules allow.
Outside Hobbies and other activities: Outside of riding I enjoy running to stay strong. I am actively involved in a variety of community service
groups that keeps me busy when I'm not showing on the weekends. I am currently employed at Chesterwood Village working four days a
week.
| IHSA Eligibility |
Shows Competed in: USEF Recognized, Local, 4H, IEA
Breed Associations: none
Divisions/Class Fence Height Blue Ribbons Won
OHJA Intermediate Child/Adult 2' 6" 6+
OHJA Low Hunter 3' 6+
OHJA Equitation 3' 6+
IEA Open Fence/Flat 2'6" 6+
Pony Club member: No
OHJA Intermediate Child/Adult 2' 6" 6+
OHJA Low Hunter 3' 6+
OHJA Equitation 3' 6+
IEA Open Fence/Flat 2'6" 6+
Pony Club member: No
| Horse Show Associations I have been a member of: USEF, USHJA, OHJA, IEA |
| Video coming soon. |
| Regina Barasch |
Academic Information
3.4 GPA, Winston Preparatory High School, New York, New York
Course of Study Desired : Equine Science
Course of Study Desired : Equine Science
Brief Riding History
Years Riding: 13, Current Trainer: Joe Currais
I have been riding for 13 years and officially showing on the "A" and "AA" show circuit for 10 years. I have successfully shown in the
child hunter ponies small/mediums with :Heart of Gold getting top ribbons and almost every show I competed in with her. I have also
competed in the large childrens ponies with Sea Spray also placing well at shows like the Hampton Classic in 2005 where we placed first
and second over fences and first in the hack. We were 4th over fences and 8th overall in the 2005 large green pony hunter finals. I am
completely passionate about horses and hopefully will pursue my dreams of being a successful breeder and trainer. I also had a successful
year and a half in the large pony hunters with Bucceal Eire. Winning over 20 champions and 15 reserves and qualifying and competing at
Penn Nationals in 2007 and qualifying him for 2008 Devon Horse show.
My current horse Incognito has come along way from when I first got him. We have placed well at many shows including a 5th and 10th
at the 2009 Penn National horse show. We were 6th in the hack at the 2009 junior hunter finals and this year were 10th in the Handy
Hunter class, 7th in the stake class and 8th overall at the 2010 Junior hunter finals, and qualified and showed at the 2010 Devon Horse
show, Penn National and Washington International horse shows. As well we were 3rd in all three over fences at the 2010 Hampton
Classic horse show and 1st in the under saddle class and stayed on top for the Championship title. I am currently standing 4th nationally
and 1st in zone 2 16-17 large junior hunters. I was recently profiled in Todays Equestrian magazine in the July issue. As well I was 1st in
the JR/AO Hunter Classic and named Best Child Rider at St. Christopher's horse show in May. Also I was best junior rider at the
Vermont Summer festival horse show week four. I have shown a couple times in the ASPCA Maclay at places like 2010 Devon Horse
show and tested in the top 15. I competed at weeks 2-4 at Vermont Summer Festival and placed 8th one week and 4th the next. .
Outside Hobbies and other activities: Photography and Computers.
Other awards and organizations:
2007 Zone 2 Champion Large Pony Hunters,
2009 Zone 2 Reserve Champion Large Junior Hunters
2010 Standing 1st in Zone 2 Junior Hunters
child hunter ponies small/mediums with :Heart of Gold getting top ribbons and almost every show I competed in with her. I have also
competed in the large childrens ponies with Sea Spray also placing well at shows like the Hampton Classic in 2005 where we placed first
and second over fences and first in the hack. We were 4th over fences and 8th overall in the 2005 large green pony hunter finals. I am
completely passionate about horses and hopefully will pursue my dreams of being a successful breeder and trainer. I also had a successful
year and a half in the large pony hunters with Bucceal Eire. Winning over 20 champions and 15 reserves and qualifying and competing at
Penn Nationals in 2007 and qualifying him for 2008 Devon Horse show.
My current horse Incognito has come along way from when I first got him. We have placed well at many shows including a 5th and 10th
at the 2009 Penn National horse show. We were 6th in the hack at the 2009 junior hunter finals and this year were 10th in the Handy
Hunter class, 7th in the stake class and 8th overall at the 2010 Junior hunter finals, and qualified and showed at the 2010 Devon Horse
show, Penn National and Washington International horse shows. As well we were 3rd in all three over fences at the 2010 Hampton
Classic horse show and 1st in the under saddle class and stayed on top for the Championship title. I am currently standing 4th nationally
and 1st in zone 2 16-17 large junior hunters. I was recently profiled in Todays Equestrian magazine in the July issue. As well I was 1st in
the JR/AO Hunter Classic and named Best Child Rider at St. Christopher's horse show in May. Also I was best junior rider at the
Vermont Summer festival horse show week four. I have shown a couple times in the ASPCA Maclay at places like 2010 Devon Horse
show and tested in the top 15. I competed at weeks 2-4 at Vermont Summer Festival and placed 8th one week and 4th the next. .
Outside Hobbies and other activities: Photography and Computers.
Other awards and organizations:
2007 Zone 2 Champion Large Pony Hunters,
2009 Zone 2 Reserve Champion Large Junior Hunters
2010 Standing 1st in Zone 2 Junior Hunters
| IHSA Eligibility |
Shows Competed in: USEF Recognized
Breed Associations: none
Divisions/Class Fence Height Blue Ribbons Won
Junior Hunters 3'6" 6+
Pony Club member: No
Junior Hunters 3'6" 6+
Pony Club member: No
| Horse Show Associations I have been a member of: USEF, ASPCA Maclay |
| Schooling Equitation on the Flat |
| 2009 Pennsylvania National Horse Show 5th Place |
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