March 2012 - Lake Erie College

March 2012
In This Issue
IHSA English
IHSA Western
Winter Series
Leadership Seminar
Prix de Villes
Newsletter Staff
Nicole Sauer
Dr. Pam Hess
Photo Credits
Fairfield Photography
Ron Schwane
Rachelle Mosholder
Emily Eckenberger
IHSA English
Lake Erie College hosted the final IHSA
show of the 2012 season on the weekend of March 3
-4. The LEC IHSA Team had a lot of success both
individually and as a team. Saturday the team ended
up Reserve High Point Team and on Sunday they
were High Point Team! Both days that weekend
sophomore Chelsie Stair was High Point Rider, winning
all of the classes she was entered in throughout
weekend! The team also qualified 11 girls for regionals:
Courtney Newby, Lisa Toulan, Rachelle
Mosholder, Stephanie Papais, Emily Eckenberger,
Jessie Rothberg, Ally Catizone, Chelsie Stair,
Simone Cardosa, Valerie Davis, and Bonnie Payson.
Pictured from L to R: Coach Mary Pardee, Ally Catizone,
Rachelle Mosholder, Simone Cardosa, Courtney Newby,
Emily Eckenberger, Bonnie Payson, Stephanie Papais,
Jessie Rothberg, Val Davis, Lisa Toulan, and Chelsie Stair.
These 11 girls competed at regionals at the University of Findlay the following weekend
and seven qualified to compete at Zones this upcoming weekend. Courtney Newby, Jessie
Rothberg, and Chelsie Stair will be competing over fences, and Lisa Toulan, Stephanie Papais,
Emily Eckenberger, and Ally Catizone will compete on the flat. Good luck to all the girls and congratulations
on a great season!
By Lisa Toulan
Emily Eckenberger
IHSA Western
Six members of LEC’s Western team qualified for Regionals this
year, including RickiLea Murphey. Samantha Parlapiano, Emily Eckenberger,
Amber Demyanovich, Claire Oestreich, and Michael Vitale. The
team was faced with a slight challenge when coach Stephanie Steiner
was unable to attend, but Lisa Mathews was able to come to the team’s
aid. There was tough competition, but Eckenberger and Vitale placed
5th place in their classes. Congratulations to everyone who made it to
regionals, and we wish them the best of luck for next year!
By Claire Oestreich
Claire Oestreich

Upcoming Events
Dressage
Prix de Villes
March 30-April 1
Hunter/Jumper
Prix de Villes
April 21-22
Dressage Derby of
Ohio I and II
June 16-17
Farm Vet/USDF
Clinic with Lilo
Fore
June 30-July 1
Dressage Winter Series
On March 17 th and 18 th Lake Erie College hosted their
annual Winter Series Dressage Show. Many of the College’s
own school horses competed with much success. On Saturday
Cappuccino, known in the barn as Chino, ridden by Sara
Schreckengost scored the highest score of the day with a
73.5%. Many of horses owned by Lake Erie College competed
in the opportunity classes to help them prepare for the
upcoming Dressage Prix de Ville. On Sunday Alpenrose,
known in the barn as Stella, ridden by Jaqueline Linden won
her class with a high score of 67.0%. To the audiences delight
we had two musical freestyles. One featured music from the
little mermaid and the other was choreographed to the song
“Another Brick in the Wall” by Pink Floyd. On March 30 th -
April 1 st 2012 Lake Erie College will be hosting their 44 th Annual
Dressage Prix de Ville of North America. The Dressage
Prix de Ville should be an exciting and competitive event.
Tricia Miller with school horse Harper
(left), and Ali Beavers with school horse
Charmed (right)
By Simone Cardosa
Taking Leadership Into Life
On the January 22 nd and February 26 th , Jackie Lowe Stevenson of Spirit of Leadership led a workshop for
many of the student and faculty leaders in the equine program. This two-part seminar, entitled Taking Leadership Into
Life, explored each person’s individual leadership style, their strengths and challenges, and how to use all of those
things to best lead the people around them. The first portion used the Kolb Leadership Styles and Preferences Test to
give the participants an idea of their learning style and leadership strengths areas. The second seminar built on that
knowledge, weaving in the Appreciative Inquiry Process developed by Case Western Reserve University to positively
facilitate change within a group. Both days involved activities with horses in the barn, which encouraged team participation,
reflection on the horse’s behavior, and reflection on how the horse’s made the people feel in return. Through
much discussion, the participants built leadership and communication skills to learn how to integrate effective teamwork
strategies in a vast array of situations, including academic and professional settings.
At the end of both days, all the participants were feeling very enlightened and motivated to use what they
learned through the seminar. Students and professors alike were looking forward to using some of the strategies and
ideas discussed, and everyone was able to take something positive away from their time spent at these seminars. On
behalf of all of those who attended, thank you to Jackie Stevenson for your time and sharing your knowledge with us!
We are looking forward to developing many future leaders through this school.
By Rebecca Sibinga
Event Spotlight
Beginning this weekend, Lake Erie continues the tradition of the Prix de Villes with
the Dressage Prix de Ville starting on Friday, March 30. Since 1966, the Prix de Villes has
been the premier equestrian event at the college, and one of the top shows in the region.
There are two divisions, the Dressage Prix de Ville and the Jumper Prix de Ville. The Prix
de Villes are based on a team competition format, but also allow individual competition.
Each Prix offers a variety of classes for competitors, and draws people from miles away.
Several LEC students and professors will compete at these shows this season, and we encourage
anyone who would like to come and watch to do so; the shows are open to the community.
Good luck to everyone competing!