UF IHSA Western Equestrian Team

UF IHSA Western Equestrian Team What this page is about: The University of Findlay Western IHSA Team

The IHSA promotes competition for riders of all skill levels, who compete individually and as teams at regional and national levels. IHSA is committed to good sportsmanship and developing healthy environments for competition. We believe the opportunity to represent an IHSA institution is a privilege, which is accompanied by the responsibility to behave with dignity in and outside of the show ring.

Graduation looked a little different this year for the Oilers! 🎓🧡Thank you to our commencement speaker, Alexis, and our ...
05/04/2026

Graduation looked a little different this year for the Oilers! 🎓🧡

Thank you to our commencement speaker, Alexis, and our wonderful parents! We were able to celebrate our graduating seniors!

🌟 3rd & Final Day at IHSA Nationals 🌟🖤 Team Competition Overall 🥈RESERVE CHAMPIONS🥈🧡Back on Track Western High-Point Ri...
05/04/2026

🌟 3rd & Final Day at IHSA Nationals 🌟

🖤 Team Competition
Overall 🥈RESERVE CHAMPIONS🥈

🧡Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Competition
Tianna Cooper - Honorable Mention

🖤AQHA Individual Level II Horsemanship
Addison Schliesser - 🏆CHAMPION🏆
Grace Heintschel - 4th

🧡 Team Rookie Horsemanship
Savannah Bishop – 🥉3rd🥉

🖤 Team Open Horsemanship
Hayley Mertz - 7th

🧡High Point Horse of the show- I’m That Gal “Pickles” 🥒

Words can’t describe the gratitude and joy this title brings us. This week was full of wins, growth, and unforgettable rides, and for that, we are forever grateful.🧡🖤

Ending 2026 Nationals on a high note ⭐️

05/03/2026
So proud of you Addison!
05/03/2026

So proud of you Addison!

🎉 The 2026 AQHA Individual Level II Horsemanship National Champion is Addison Schliesser from the University of Findlay!

🐴 Addison was riding Chip from Mississippi State University (not pictured)!

📸: EQ Media

American Quarter Horse Association Tryon International

Show Day 2 ⭐️ What a day to be an Oiler ⭐️🧡Team Ranch Riding Cassidy Fritz – 🏆CHAMPION🏆🖤 Back on Track Western High-Poin...
05/02/2026

Show Day 2 ⭐️ What a day to be an Oiler ⭐️

🧡Team Ranch Riding
Cassidy Fritz – 🏆CHAMPION🏆

🖤 Back on Track Western High-Point Rider Horsemanship
Tianna Cooper – results to come tomorrow!

🧡 Team Beginner Horsemanship
Emma Weinberg – 🏆CHAMPION🏆

🖤 Individual Level 1 Horsemanship
Hannah Wasik – Honorable Mention

🧡 Individual Rookie Horsemanship
Tessa SanFelippo - 4th

🖤 Individual Open Reining
Hayley Mertz 🏆BACK TO BACK CHAMPION🏆

As we move forward, we continue with hope, humbleness, and hard work. We can’t wait to see what day 3 of the show brings us🔥

Go Mertz! Year two👊🏼
05/02/2026

Go Mertz! Year two👊🏼

🎉 The 2026 NRHA/AQHA Individual Reining National Champion is Hayley Mertz from the University of Findlay!

🐴 Hayley was riding Leonard from the University of Findlay!

📸: Winslow Photography

NRHA - National Reining Horse Association
American Quarter Horse Association

Go Emma! Proud of you🧡🖤
05/02/2026

Go Emma! Proud of you🧡🖤

🎉 The Team Beginner Horsemanship, Presented by NSBA winner is Emma Weinberg from the University of Findlay!

🐴 Emma rode Nicky from the Mississippi State University (not pictured)!

📸: EQ Media

National Snaffle Bit Association Tryon International

We are proud of you Cass!
05/02/2026

We are proud of you Cass!

🎉 The Team Ranch Riding, Presented by NRHA and NSBA Winner is Cassidy Fritz from the University of Findlay!

🐴 She was riding Benz from the University of Findlay!

📸: EQ Media



NRHA - National Reining Horse Association National Snaffle Bit Association Tryon International

Oilers morning vibes ⚡�Let’s kick off show day number 2!
05/02/2026

Oilers morning vibes ⚡�Let’s kick off show day number 2!

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