Binghamton Equestrian

The last senior highlight of the 2023 season, Jillian Crowley!

Joining in fall 2020, Jillian showed in the Novice division. Along with being a great team member, junior year Jillian served as public relations officer on e-board as well. She has many favorite memories including shows, rock-picking, sleepovers, but most of all Friendsgiving this year at Ari's. It's always so special when we get to be together as a whole team for fun events. She had trouble deciding a favorite among all of BUETs amazing horses, but if she had to choose she would say Caz(featured in her photo). He not only has helped her gain more confidence in the saddle, but his goofy personality will always brighten someones day. BUET was sad to see Jillian end her season early this fall semester as she graduated early with a Political Science major and two minors in History and Writing Studies. However, we are so proud and wish her luck as she takes a gap year to study for her LSAT before applying to law school. We love and miss you Jillian!

We're almost done with our senior posts for the semester! Here is Madeline Shafer!

Maddie joined in Fall 2020 as a freshman in both Limit divisions. She has pointed into Intermediate and Open over the years, while also serving as a member of e-board. First as public relations officer, then co-captain for her last two years, Maddie has put her all into this team. She is such a dedicated member, and one of the sweetest people you will meet. She is truly one of the reasons this team is such an enjoyable part of everyone's time at Binghamton. She loves spending time at shows, lessons, team bonding events, but most of all her amazing team member. This team has been one of the best parts of her college career. As everyone on the team knows, Maddie's favorite BUET horse is Finn. He is a "love or hate" type as our coach likes to put it, but he is so fun and unique with a quirky personality. Graduating as an Industrial and Systems Engineering major and Studio Art minor, she already has a job lines up as a Process Engineer at GlobalFoundries. We are so proud of Maddie, the team will not be the same without her. We love you!

Melissa Blum is out next Senior Highlight!

Melissa Blum is out next Senior Highlight!

Since joining the team in 2022 as a Pre-Novice rider, Melissa has swiftly ascended from Novice to pointing into Limit. Melissa's humor is well known among the team; her jokes never fail to light up the room, leaving everyone laughing. She is also responsible for her legendary Strawberry Fluff Dip, which was in high demand at team bonding events and bake sales. Her favorite BUET pony is Daphne, as she gives a challenging yet rewarding ride that teaches so much. Team dinners, show sleepovers, and shows themselves are some of her favorite memories made with the team. Melissa is graduating with a Biology major and Studio art minor. After graduation, she is planning to take a gap year to work and study for the MCAT before applying to medical school the following year. We all love Melissa so much, she is so kind and joyful and just such an amazing indvidual. She will undoubtedly be missed by everyone.

BUET's third senior highlight goes out to Ari Cozzarelli.

Ari joined the team in 2022 as a transfer student her sophomore year, and you could instantly tell she would be a dedicated member. From hosting team-bonding events to serving as vice president this year to driving the "party bus" to shows, she has done so much for the team. Competing in limit flat and fences at shows, Ari has not only excelled in the arena but also has shown her talents in show photography, all while maintaining an unwaveringly positive outlook. Her favorite memories include double-header show sleepovers, team bonding events, carpool singalongs, and the amazing people who make up this team. Jet and Daphne are her two favorite BUET horses because they always put their all into every ride and have taught her so much. Graduating in Biological Anthropology and Archaeology, Ari will be spending the summer in Romania on a bioarchaeology site, and will return to Binghamton for her masters with plans to pursue her Ph.D. afterward. Two years with Ari on the team have not been enough, we are all proud of you and will forever miss you Ari.

Our next senior spotlight shines brightly on Kylie Browning.

Kylie Browning joined our team in 2021 as a Novice rider, and ascended to compete in Open flat and Intermediate fences. She qualified for Zones each year, and went on to Nationals in her freshman and sophomore years. Kylie is a very talented rider, has become a cherished member of our team, and always knows what to say to make everyone laugh. Her favorite memories include pre-show sleepovers, riding under our coach Mimi, and the lasting friendships she's forged. Kylie could not choose one BUET horse as her favorite, holding a special place in her heart for Finn and Gunner. Graduating with a major in Psychology and a minor in Speech and Hearing Science, Kylie will go on at Binghamton University, where she'll pursue graduate studies in Speech and Language Pathology. We will all miss you dearly, Kylie.

With the semester coming to a close it's time to start our senior highlights, beginning with Paige Hoover!

Paige Hoover joined BUET in 2021 as a Limit flat and fences rider, advancing this year to compete in Intermediate levels. Not only a skilled rider, but Paige has also taken on leadership roles, showing her dedication towards BUET. From serving as treasurer last year to co-captain this year, she consistently goes above and beyond for the team's success. Paige's infectious positivity extends to everyone, and she never fails to lighten up a room. Her favorite BUET pony is Daphne, who she says never fails to bring a fun, jumper-pony ride. She absolutely loves the family she has gained through this team and has found forever friends here. Graduating with a Biochemistry Major, Paige is continuing her education at Binghamton's Pharmacy School. As such an involved and adored member, Paige will be truly missed by everyone. Congratulations, we all love you Paigey!

Next Monday from 4-10pm Binghamton Equestrian Club is hosting a fundraiser through Sugar Lips! Just tell them at the register you're there for the equestrian club, and a portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting our club.

The BUET Newsletter is up! Simply click the link in our Instagram bio, or below, to see all that we have accomplished this year. We have just a few more weeks of lessons before the semester comes to a close and summer begins!

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Stop by be Union near Dunkin this Friday from 12-4 to get some homemade treats! We will have a variety of different sweets from cupcakes to cookies, and the proceeds will go towards the Equestrian Club. One treat os $2 and two are $3. Happy early St. Patty's Day!

Our Blaze Pizza fundraiser is set for Monday, March 18th from 5-8pm. Stop by to get some pizza and show this flyer or use the promo code 1268A for online orders.

Here are the Regional Results from yesterday at Cornell. BUET is so proud of our 9 riders who competed, and would like to congratulate Kylie Browning for qualifying for zones for her third year in a row! Overall we placed 3rd as a team for this season. We are so grateful for such a great season, and would like to thank our coach Mimi Penfield as well as our wonderful team. We're ready to cheer on Kylie at zones and enjoy the rest of the semester as a team!

Alfred spring 2024 results!

Today was a successful show with 5 BUET riders pointing out! ML Penfield, Maddie Shafer, Ari Cozzarelli, Gianna Szajkowsik, and Grace Frand-Calvo each pointed out of their perspective divisions, earning them a spot at regionals. Thank you Alfred University for hosting, and great job to everyone who competed in our last show before regionals!(March 10th at Cornell)

Today at Alfred University, Bromeley-Daggett equestrian center BUET will be competing in our last show before post-season, which will start with regionals on March 10th. We wish everyone competing good luck and thank Alfred for hosting, time for a great show!

*Reminder- Clothing order closes March 1st!
Meadow Farms closes March 11th!*

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Above is the Binghamton Equestrian Club Meadow Farms fundraising link. It can also be found in our instagram bio. If you would like to support a specific team member, use their personal link instead. A portion of the funds from this fundraiser go towards supporting our team, and we greatly appreciate any support. To get items by Easter please purchase by March 4th, the fundraiser ends March 11th.

Cornell Spring '24 Show Results!

We are so proud of Melissa Blum and Ariel Rosencrantz for pointing out of their divisions yesterday. Congratulations to all of our riders for their amazing rides, leading BUET to third place for the day. We would also like to thank the rest of our team who attended to help with raffle baskets and horse handling. Thank you to Cornel for hosting a great show, we are looking forward to competing again at Alfred University this coming Saturday(Feb. 24th)!

It's officially showtime! Wishing all of our riders and competition good luck at today's show, hosted by Cornell. Here's to the first show of the Spring 2024 semester! Let's go BUET!!

*Reminder- Our clothing order is open until March 1st*

Our clothing order is open from now until March 1st, with a new addition of stickers! Support our team by treating yourself to some items by clicking on the link in our Instagram bio, or below.

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It’s time!! Here’s the Spring 2024 competition schedule, not including IHSA nationals which will be in North Carolina this year.

BUET would like to say thank you to Inessa Raytenburg and The Goldsmith for these beautiful engravings. We are very grateful for their incredible work. We love to honor our riders accomplishments each year with these trophies.

Interested in joining Binghamtons Equestrian Club this semester? Come to our GIM tomorrow(1/18) at 10pm. We will be in the union, room 215.

Who's ready to start the Spring 2024 semester?! BUET is holding our new member general interest meeting on 1/18 at 10pm in UU215. We encourage anyone interested in joining the club team to come and learn more about us.

Some happy ponies wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 🌲

Feel free to message us if you’re considering joining for the spring 2024 semester. BUETs always excited to welcome new team members!

Here are the results for day 2 of Nazareth’s show! Congratulations to all who competed this weekend.

BUET had three riders point out yesterday! Sydney Nierstedt and Maddie Shafer pointed out of limit fences, and Kylie Browning pointed out of intermediate flat! Overall our team ended up tying for reserve high point team for both days of this show. What a great way to end the fall 2023 season!

Naz results for day 1! BUET tied for reserve high point team today!💚

Everyone’s hard work paid off, leading us to many great rounds. Congrats to all who competed today. Can’t wait for day 2 tomorrow to complete our fall 2023 season! Go bearcats!

BUETs been having so much fun in lessons lately! Time to have fun at Nazareth this weekend for our last double header of the season. 🥳

Saturday’s results at Alfred! Binghamton equestrian received reserve high point team, and one of our presidents Paige Hoover pointed out of limit flat! So proud of all of our riders as well as everyone who competed, only Nazareth’s double header left to complete the Fall 2023 season! Let’s go BUET!!

Chipotle time! Use code VDBEHPB or show this flyer in store on Tuesday the 7th between 4 and 8pm. BUET appreciates your support!!

The BUET ponies are feeling festive this Halloween 🎃

Media Day x Rock Picking

Today BUET got together to take some pictures and remove rocks from the pastures to help keep the ponies happy. Thank you to everyone who helped out! Looking forward to Alfred next Saturday!!

Cornell results from Sunday. Huge congratulations to ML Penfield and Kylie Browning for pointing out of their divisions!! Thank you Cornell for hosting, and congrats to everyone who competed!