DECEMBER 2019 THE RIDER


IHSA Founder Bob Cacchione Receives William J. Moroney Visionary Award At USHJA Evening Of Equestrians


FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Dec. 11, 2019 – Robert E. “Bob” Cacchione, founder of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), was honored at the Evening of Equestrians, a highlight of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) annual meeting in Denver, Colorado. Cacchione was presented with the William J. Moroney Vision- ary award, named after the former USHJA presi- dent and current chief executive officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The USHJA presented a video including inter-


views of Moroney, Olympic Gold Medalist and Cacchione Cup winner Peter Wylde, IHSA Execu- tive Director Peter Cashman who all spoke about the positive impact Cacchione and the IHSA have had on the equestrian industry. Moroney said that other collegiate equestrian


organizations, like the Intercollegiate Dressage As- sociation (IDA), the Intercollegiate Eventing Pro- gram and scholastic organizations like the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) would not exist if it were not for Cacchione’s vision and the persistence. It is estimated that as many as 250,000 men


and women have participated in the IHSA since 1967 when he founded the organization as an 18- year-old student at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, New Jersey. Cacchione’s brainchild was inspired by his determination to find a way to ride horses while in college without the financial support of his parents. He and mentor and adviser


Jack Fritz, a renowned horseman active in the gov- ernance of several equestrian disciplines, devel- oped the prototype of IHSA competition, which included catch-riding appropriate horses, drawn at random and supplied by host schools. As executive director for 52 years, the charis-


matic Cacchione proudly led the IHSA, shaking the hands of every competitor at the IHSA National Championship Horse Show and working tirelessly alongside board members who have become life- long friends. He thanked many of those friends who joined him at the USHJA Evening of Eques- trians, including Cashman, Naomi Blumenthal, Cricket Morris, Chris Mitchell and more. He also thanked Moroney and USHJA President Mary Babick for their leadership. “What counts in life is not merely that we have


lived, but the difference we have made in others’ lives,” Cacchione said. “The IHSA is not just what I do. The IHSA is who I am.” Cacchione has also been recognized for his


commitment to college riding with the IHSA Life- time Achievement Award, the USHJA Presidents Distinguished


Service Award, US


Equestrian/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award, the Equine Industry Vision Award, spon- sored by Zoetis and presented by American Horse Publications, a Doctor of Humane Letters from Centenary College and the American Horse Publi- cations Equine Industry Vision Award. He will be inducted into the IHSA Hall of Fame in January


EQUITANA USA officially announces collaboration with United States Dressage Federation


Norwalk, CT (December 4, 2019) — EQUITANA USA and the Kentucky Horse Park are pleased to announce their latest collaboration with the United States Dressage Federation (USDF). With this, EQ- UITANA USA continues to work alongside asso- ciations that provide exemplary support to and elevation of the equestrian industry. The United States Dressage Federation is directly dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promo- tion of dressage; while EQUITANA USA guaran- tees to provide a high-level, high-quality representation of dressage at the event that supports all ages learning more about the discipline and what it has to offer. As stated by Ross Creech, Marketing Manager


for the United States Dressage Federation, “USDF is proud to collaborate with EQUITANA USA to celebrate and promote horses and equestrian sport, and to expose even more people to the classical beauty and training that is dressage. USDF’s mis- sion of education and promotion of dressage aligns perfectly with the EQUITANA USA event and we couldn’t be happier to support their dressage-re- lated efforts.” “A foundation to most types of riding, dres-


sage is an invaluable discipline in the equestrian in- dustry,” says Meghan Margewicz, Event Director. “We are thrilled to work alongside the United States Dressage Federation to provide educational programming, onsite clinics, and the joy of dres- sage to all EQUITANA USA attendees.”


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Every Thoroughbred needs a chance to live a great life after racing and every owner/rider should have the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful horses in a welcoming and open environment,” said Board Member, Dixie Abbott.


• Maddie Cracknel (Cochranville, PA) • Madison Houghton (Kirkwood, PA) • Wendy Kinnamon (Kirkwood, PA) • Matina Wood (Bristol, PA) “The philosophy of the show is simple.


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About the United States Dressage Federation : Founded in 1973, the United States Dressage


Federation is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of dressage. For more information about USDF membership or programs, visit www.usdf.org, e-mail usdressage@usdf.org, or call (859) 971-2277. About EQUITANA USA & Reed Exhibitions: EQUITANA USA is a three-day celebration of


the horse that invites equestrian professionals and enthusiasts of all riding levels and ages, disciplines, and breeds to gather for education, entertainment, instruction, and shopping. Reed Exhibitions, pro- ducer of EQUITANA USA, is the world’s leading events organizer, with over 500 events in over 30 countries. In 2018, Reed brought together over seven million active event participants from around the world generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held throughout the Amer- icas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa and organized by 41 fully staffed offices. Reed Exhibitions serves 43 industry sectors with trade and consumer events and is part of RELX Group, a world-leading provider of professional in- formation solutions. www.reedexpo.com


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organization supporting riders of Thoroughbreds by providing affordable show fees, scholarships, stakes classes, and prizes in every division. By supporting riders of OTTBs we are helping more OTTBs find second careers. For more information about the Fair Hill


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Bob Cacchione addresses the audience at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians. Photo by EQ Media 2020.


Earlier in the evening, Cricket Morris,


Averett University’s IHSA Coach and IHSA re- gional president, received the USHJA President’s Distinguished Service Award. Babick presented the award to all the members of the USHJA Horsemanship Quiz Challenge committee on which Morris serves. Morris is an IHSA board member and chair of the IHSA Education Com- mittee. “I’m speechless!” Morris said. “It is an honor


to serve the USHJA working alongside the top professionals from our industry. The Horseman- ship Quiz Challenge is a perfect blend of my love of horses and education, so it is a delight to to work with the youth who come through the pro- gram.”


ABOUT IHSA The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association


(IHSA) welcomes men and women of all riding levels and offers individual and team competition in hunter seat equitation, Western horsemanship


and reining at more than 400 member colleges and universities. Membership in IHSA means that col- lege students can participate at horse shows re- gardless of their experience or financial status. Students compete at eight levels from beginner through advanced with suitable, provided horses, eliminating the expense of horse ownership. Founded in 1967 by Bob Cacchione, it is the old- est and largest intercollegiate equestrian organiza- tion with 10,000 members in 47 states and Canada. IHSA college and university team partic- ipation is represented through a variety of pro- grams including varsity athletics, academic departments and club sports. IHSA offers valuable hands-on experience and professional develop- ment in multiple facets of the equine industry. Many IHSA teams participate in service projects, giving back to their communities. Through the IHSA, students enhance their college experience and develop the tools that help to build successful careers. For more information go to IHSAinc.com or


contact media@ihsainc.com.


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