Hunt Seat

Your support directly impacts our riders’ ability to compete at the highest level of collegiate competition while fostering personal growth, leadership and a lifelong commitment to excellence in the sport. Last season, our riders’ dedication paid off on the national stage, but sustaining that level of success requires continued investment in our student-athletes.

Thanks to last year’s supporters, we were able to provide valuable coaching and support that helped our team reach the 2025 IHSA Nationals. As we look toward another championship season, continued support will help us provide the training, competition and team experiences our riders need to succeed.

For Athletics Day of Giving, our goal is to raise $15,000 with the participation of 100 donors to directly support the Hunt Seat team.

Gifts will help support:

• Elite training opportunities: Clinics with renowned trainers, access to an equestrian sports psychologist and additional training opportunities
• Competition expenses: Travel to away meets, pre- and postseason tournaments and championship competitions
• Coaching support: Stipends to help attract and retain talented assistant coaches
• Essential training tools and gear: Resources that allow our riders to prepare and compete at the highest level
• Team bonding: Experiences that strengthen relationships, build trust and create the lasting connections that make our team special

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, while welcoming riders of all backgrounds and skill levels.

Every gift, regardless of size, directly impacts our student-athletes and helps ensure they have the resources they need to succeed. Thank you for investing in our riders, our team and the continued excellence of Mount Holyoke Hunt Seat.

Exciting news — an anonymous champion of the Mount Holyoke Hunt Seat team is matching every gift, dollar for dollar, up to a maximum of $1,500. That means your support will go twice as far!