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Semester Wrap Up

Posted on December 17, 2014 by cedonovan

With the semester coming to a close and finals taking over all of our lives, I thought I would share with you what the Dickinson Equestrian Team has been up to all Fall. With lessons, shows, and invitationals we have been a … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Meet Everyone’s New Favorite Team Member

Posted on December 10, 2014 by cedonovan

This is Sage—aka one of the best additions to our barn. She came to Carlisle last spring, and now that more “people” members have had a chance to ride her, she has become the new favorite. I say people because … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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A Different Voice

Posted on November 24, 2014 by cedonovan

Instead of me babbling on today, I thought we’d mix things up a little. Brooke Watson is a senior, International Studies major with a concentration in Security Studies from Madison, Connecticut. She’s been riding since she was four years old … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Understanding the Horse Draw

Posted on November 10, 2014 by cedonovan

So, now that you kind of have a general idea of how these shows work (I hope), let’s take an in-depth look at one concept that is relevant at all collegiate shows—the horse draw. The horse draw can either be … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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School is Fun?

Posted on October 30, 2014 by cedonovan

Everyday we sit through class after class with the same look on our face—one that says, “I stayed up way too late watching Netflix, and I’d rather be sleeping.”   We constantly think, “How will this class really impact my life?” … Continue reading →

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Road to Nationals

Posted on October 15, 2014 by cedonovan

Without a doubt, competing at Nationals goes down as one of the top 10 moments of my life so far. It was one of the greatest experiences I could have ever asked for as a collegiate rider, especially a competitive … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Cold Day Ends in Hot Performances

Posted on October 8, 2014 by cedonovan

Show season is officially in the air—the very cold, and windy fall air to be exact. This past Sunday, the Dickinson Equestrian team competed at its first show of the season at Penn State University where the team placed second … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Chomping at the Bit

Posted on September 22, 2014 by cedonovan

Being a devoted and passionate horse-lover, I think it would only be appropriate if I created a blog dedicated to the Dickinson Equestrian Team. The team has become my happy place at Dickinson. Going to the barn and riding is … Continue reading →

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Steps to a Great Blog

Posted on September 15, 2014 by cedonovan

What makes a good blog? Let’s begin with the basics. What defines something as a blog in the first place?  “A web blog or blog is simply a Web page or site for frequently updated posts, or entries that typically … Continue reading →

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