Reader Photo (And Local News!): WWU Equestrian Team

Tryouts for the 2009 WWU Equestrian Team were held at Cowgirl Cattle Co. on Sat, Sept 26th. The team will be comprised of 35 girls, from walk trot to open caliber, that will be competing in both english and western equitation. The team will be competing in IHSA events in the Northwest throughout the year, and then will hopefully sending girls to both regionals and nationals. This is a club sport at WWU, so there is little funding that comes from the college. There will be a great need for sponsors to help cover their practice costs and travel expenses. They will be doing a number of fundraisers throughout the year, but they offer some year long sponsorship options.

They also will be needing donations of good quality english and western tack. The team will be auctioning off a raffle colt that has been donated to the team, as well as having a silent auction. If you have anything you would be willing to donate to the silent auction, it would be much appreciated. These girls are some of the finest, and they are the future of our great equine industry. Anything you can do to help them along the way will be greatly appreciated! If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, or in donating tack, please contact me for more information! coastalequine@aol.comThanks!Allison TrimbleWWUET Coach