Seniors 2005-2006

Kent School’s Equestrian Team had a challenging season with most riders spending the entire term riding without their stirrups. Thos poses a challenge to most team members yet the exercises without stirrups leads to an increase in strength and improved positioning. Coach Michael Page commented on the improvements made by all Kent’s riders, highlighting those of seniors Chelsea Brauner, Helen Jenny, and Kara DeDonato.

Two of the team’s riders took part in competitions in Florida this term. Fourth former Sarah Tredennick competed for several weeks during January and February at the Wellington Horse Show while fifth former Stephanie Underwood also competed in Florida at the Gulf Coast Classic. Underwood placed second in the junior hunters and sixth in the Maclay classes. All in all the team had a successful winter term and looks forward to getting outdoors this spring.

Kent School Riding Program

The mission of the Kent School Riding Program is to develop competent riders and knowledgeable equestrians, and nurture their life-long commitment to the sport of riding. The program emphasizes the classical theory of riding and teaches the tradition, history and culture surrounding these riding principles

The program offers quality instruction in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation and Combined Training to intermediate and advanced riders. This instruction gives students the knowledge, ability and tools to compete at their individual level. The program focuses on maintaining and improving the riders’ skills throughout the school year, with competition limited to individual interest. The Kent School Riding Program strives to provide students with the training necessary for riding at the collegiate level.