Hunt Seat

Your support will directly impact the team’s ability to compete at a higher level, foster personal and professional development, and maintain the highest standards of horsemanship. Thanks to last year’s supporters, we were able to fund part of Assistant Riding Coach Morgan Lynch’s salary, which was instrumental in helping us reach the 2025 IHSA Nationals. With your continued support, we hope to maintain this vital coaching position as we set our sights on the 2026 Nationals in Tryon, North Carolina.

Gifts to the Hunt Seat team will directly support:

• Elite training opportunities, such as clinics with renowned trainers and access to an equestrian sports psychologist to strengthen both skills and resilience
• Essential gear and apparel, such as backpacks, new show shirts and Nationals apparel to keep our team looking professional and unified
• Coaching support, such as stipends to help us attract and retain talented assistant coaches
• Nationals expenses, such as travel, accommodation and ringside tables as we set our sights on the 2026 IHSA Nationals
• Recruiting trips to ensure we reach promising riders from all backgrounds and showcase the best of Mount Holyoke

The Mount Holyoke College equestrian team is a nationally competitive program with a strong tradition of excellence. We compete in IHSA and regularly qualify riders for regionals, zones and nationals. Our inclusive program welcomes riders of all backgrounds and skill levels. The Mount Holyoke alum network is incredibly powerful and supports our riders long after they graduate. The bonds formed on this team are meaningful and lasting. Our riders truly become friends for life. Thank you for investing in our team’s growth and excellence.

Exciting news — an anonymous champion of the Mount Holyoke Hunt Seat team is matching every gift, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $1,000. That means your support will go twice as far!