UMC Golden Eagle News Archive:
June 6, 2006 - July 1, 2009

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Western Equestrian team opens their season on Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls in River Falls, Wis.  Saturday’s competition will begin at 1 p.m. while Sunday’s show will get underway at 9 a.m.

“I am looking forward to a successful first show as the whole overall competitive attitude of our team has improved greatly,” says U of M, Crookston Western Coach Nicky Overgaard.  “Some of our riders have gained some valuable experiences over the summer and it really shows in their riding abilities this fall.” 

Returner and team captain Sheena Engelbert (Sr, Bruce Crossing, Mich.) will be looked upon to make things happen in the Reining Classes in River Falls.  Coach Overgaard also expects returners Jessica Hanson (Sr, Andover, Minn.), Kayla Klein (So, Hazen, N.D.) and Amanda Peterson (Jr, Rochester, Minn.) to place well in their divisions.  Some new riders this year that look very promising include Tandra Klein (So, Hazen, N.D.) in the Advanced Division and Melissa Zanotelli (Fr, Marshfield, Wis.) in the Intermediate Division. 

For more information, visit the Golden Eagle Athletics Web site at http://www.goldeneaglesports.com/.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is a NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). Golden Eagle Hockey is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association (MCHA). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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