Welcome...

At Tiffin University, our students endeavour to excel in both the classroom and the athletic arena. Our athletic programs have enjoyed tremendous success in recent years with conference championships, teams being nationally ranked and challenging at national tournaments. There have been numerous individual accolades including All-Americans, and it is no small accomplishment that in the past few years we have set new standards of excellence with our individual and team academic achievements. We expect our student-athletes to be just as successful in the classroom. A recent self study conducted by the university indicated that, of all the athletes who completed their eligibility at Tiffin University in the last five years, 95% of those athletes graduated. While many colleges would be ecstatic with these results, we will never be content until it is 100%. We are proud of our rich history and look forward to setting new milestones as we enter the NCAA Division II playing field and the highly competitive Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. We are proud of our athletes and what they have accomplished. They have been the force behind the winning tradition that has been established, and I am confident the future will also be highly successful for Tiffin University athletics.

- Lonny AllenAthletic Director

Tiffin University Athletic DepartmentLonny Allen...Athletic Director, Head Baseball CoachPam Oswald...SWA, Head Women’s Basketball CoachJohn Hill...Head Coach - Men’s BasketballDarby Roggow...Asst. Ath. Dir., Head Men’s Golf CoachRyan Sams...Head Women’s Golf CoachJeremy Croy... Asst. Ath. Dir., Head Track Coach Dave Walkosky..Head Football CoachKelly Daniel...Dir. of Compliance and Ath. ServicesShane O’Donnell..Sports Information DirectorVickie Galaska...Office ManagerRon Martin...Head Cross Country CoachRudy Brownell...Head Soccer CoachJacqueline Crytzer....Athletic TrainerDr. Bonnie Tiell...Faculty Athletic Representative

Chris Stambaugh...Head Tennis Coach T.J. Shouse...Head Volleyball CoachJulie Vogel...Equestrian CoachMark Schreiber...Women’s Lacrosse CoachDoug Jesse...Head Wrestling CoachJeff Nickerson...Head Softball Coach

Office phone - 419-448-3453Location - Gillmor Student CenterMailing Address - 155 Miami St. Tiffin, Ohio 44883FAX - 419-443-5007

The Tiffin University Programs/Media Guides are written and designed in the Sports Information Office, with typesetting done by Shane O’Donnell. Layout and printing are done by Allegra Print and Imaging of Findlay. For further information, please contact Shane O’Donnell, Sports Information Director, at the address or phone number listed above. Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or Vietnam-era veteran status in employment, educational programs, policies, athletics, activities, admissions, and other school administered programs.

It is the policy of Tiffin University that any illegal recruiting activities as determined by the NCAA Division II policy is strictly prohibited by all members of the institution including but not limited to: boosters, coaches, athletic support staff, and student-athletes. It is also the policy of this institution that all coaches (and boosters) involved with recruiting will participate in annual continuing education regarding NCAA and conference recruiting rules and the intent of these rules. A continual monitoring system performed by university members who are not affiliated with the athletic program as to the actual extent of compliance with institutional recruiting policies and procedures will be conducted.

Welcome to this athletic season at Tiffin University. I invite you to watch and cheer for all of our women’s and men’s teams. Intercollegiate athletics play an important role at Tiffin University. The students who participate develop life-long friendships and learn leadership and teamwork skills, how to set goals and work hard to achieve those goals, how to deal with adversity, the importance of persistence, sportsmanship, and physical fitness, and other skills and abilities that contribute to satisfying and productive lives and careers. Our athletic program also provides visibility and name recognition for TU, helps develop a sense of excitement, morale and school spirit on campus, and provides opportunities for students, employees, alumni, and supporters to unite behind a common goal. We are especially proud of the high standards of conduct displayed by our coaches and players on and off the field.

Paul Marion, Ph. D.President

09-10 FACULTY SPORT SPONSORS Football - Tim Shaw Volleyball - Jamie Orr Men’s Basketball - Kellie McGilvray Women’s Basketball: - Tim Schultz Men’s Soccer - Becky Fox Women’s Soccer - Erin Dean and Sharon Perry-Nause Men’s Golf - Perry Haan Women’s Golf - Jan Samoriski Men’s Tennis - Terry Sullivan Women’s Tennis - Rhonda Gilreath Men’s TK & CC - Vinnie Gajjala Women’s TK & CC - Vicki Ingalls Baseball - Scott Blough & Gene Chintala Softball - Danielle Foster Equestrian - Phyllis Watts Women’s Lacrosse - Mike Herdlick Wrestling - Brad Rees

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Dragons Equestrian CoachesJulie Vogel Julie is the Facility Manager and Lead Instructor of the program. She has an Associates of Applied Science in Horse Production and Management from OSU Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster, Ohio, graduating at the top of her class. Julie has spent her life around horses training and showing. She started at a hunter/jumper barn, showed open and 4H in all disciplines, has judged open shows, trained race horses, has experience in eventing and spent time at a Morgan show stable that showed at the National level. She has been a 4H advisor for over 12 years and serves on the Seneca County Horse Advisory Council. Julie currently shows Third Level Dressage at USDF recognized shows and has taken

many horses through the levels. She is a CHA certified riding instructor in English and Western Riding. Julie is a member of USDF, Mid Ohio Dressage Association, International Quarter Pony Association, and 4H. Julie is a mother of two and married for 15 years.

Claire Johansen Claire is the Director of the program and Instructor. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Therapy from OSU and a Masters of Business Administration from Tiffin University. Claire grew up helping exercise and groom polo ponies. After a successful business career, she reignited her passion for horses at age 40. In 2005 Lane of Dreams Farm LLC, an Equestrian training center, was founded by Julie and Claire to provide the community with a safe environment to learn English and Western riding and become well rounded horsemen. The program is designed to train horses and people in various environments from indoor schooling to trail riding over various types of terrain. Claire served as a 4H advisor and member

of the Seneca County Horse Advisory Council for over ten years. She is a CHA certified riding instructor. Claire is a member of USDF, AQHA, and Flatlanders Combined Training Association and loves learning Dressage. She continues to serve as a Director for various private and public institutions. She is the mother of three grown children and has been married for 34 years.

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The Tiffin University Equestrian team capped off a solid 2008-09 campaign with strong regional performances. In only its second year of competition, the Dragons have become regionally recognized for

their individual and team talents, and Coach Julie Vogel believes that this is only the beginning.

"The Equestrian team is only two years old and we have been competing against teams that have been established for years. Our region is large and very strong, and we're very proud of our team's success this past season,” Vogel said.

That success resulted in two team members competing in Nationals, in addition to a strong showing at the Western Regional Competition, held at Lake Erie College. "We had six of eight equestrian athletes place in their respective competitions at Regionals," said Coach Vogel. "Last year's Western National Championship winner was Ohio State University, which we compete against at Regionals, so that shows the level of competition."

Eric Pettigrew finished second in Beginner Horsemanship, qualifying him for the National Semifinals. "Eric has worked hard for this. Even before the team was officially established, he started going to watch competitions. He attended extra practices to improve his skill and ability and earned this accomplishment," said Head Coach Julie Vogel. The team had a total of seven members qualify for Regionals in

Beginner and Intermediate Horsemanship, with the team finishing in fourth place out of ten teams for the year. In Regional Hunter Seat Competition, three riders qualified and the team finished fourth for the season out of eight teams.

For the season, there were some great performances by individual athletes that set the stage for the strong showing at Regionals. Sophomore riders Elizabeth Buskey and Alison Dittman qualified in both the Hunt Seat and Western competitions, an accomplishment matched by only two other riders in an 88-rider field. Melissa Cassidy and Kaitlin Foster both established rare feats as well, as Cassidy qualified for Regionals after only eight competitions, while Foster qualified in two divisions. Cassidy also qualified for National Western Semifinals.

With a promising returning class and a group of competitive newcomers, Coach Vogel looks forward to seeing the program grow and improve. "The 2008 Western National Championship winner was Ohio State University,” said Vogel. “This year they placed second. This is the type of team we compete against in our Region, both in Western and Hunter Seat. Our goal is to compete at the highest level possible."

2009–10 Equestrian Preview

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2009–10 Tiffin University Equestrian Roster

Rachel Zwayer West. SR Ashville OHKaitlin Foster Eng. SR Novelty OHAmanda Vorst Eng. JR Continental OHAllison Dittman E/W JR Winter Haven FLElizabeth Buskey E/W JR Rootstown OHTrisha Hellein E/W JR Latrobe PAMelissa Cassidy West. SO Fostoria OHApril Fruchtnicht E/W SO Greenburg INDanielle Holland West. SO Memphis MIPaige Kruger Eng. SO Galion OHAshley Lewellen West. SO Mokena ILTyler Riddle West. SO Toledo OHRobin Robertson Eng. SO Plymouth OHLindsay Schwenk West. SO Indianapolis INJenna Trillet West. SO Wadsworth OHSarah Croswhite West. SO Placerville CAMorgan Dart Eng. SO Hubertus WIFrancesca Moody E/W FR Monroe OHTravis Roper Eng. FR Toledo OHLauren Stewart E/W FR Spring Valley OHLindsay Cnockaert West. FR Kenosha WILindsay McKibbens West. FR West Chester OHShanna Litton E/W FR Harrod OHTaylor Wells E/W FR Caro MIHeather Martin E/W FR Hebron OHLaticia Jeffers E/W FR Albany OHEmily Marsh E/W FR Gaston INBrooke Baron E/W FR Hart MIKassandra Ringle E/W FR Tiffin OHBobbi Mills West. FR Noblesville IN

Coach: Julie VogelAssistant Coach: Claire Johansen

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Lane of Dreams FarmThe 54 acre facility has a 70' x 135' indoor arena with a heated observation room and a 100' x 200' outdoor arena. Trails in the woods surround the pastures. Our priorities are the safety and comfort of our horses and riders.

In order to maintain consistent progress, we encourage students to ride in at least one lesson per week, usually scheduled at the same day and time. Initially, instruction is best accomplished in a private lesson. For young and beginning students, half hour private

lessons offer an opportunity to get started riding without as great a time or cost commitment. Our goal is that our students will learn how to care for a horse as well as ride the horse. Our instructors are CHA certified riding instructors. Horses in our care for training will be trained to be safe mounts for their owners.

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As Athletic Director at Tiffin University and Head Baseball Coach since 1992, I can personally attest to the fact that this is an exciting time at Tiffin University and particularly its athletic department. As a full member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, arguably the nation’s finest conference, it is time to make a strong commitment to excellence. I am committed to increasing the visibility and our outreach efforts of TU’s athletic department while remaining conscious of your needs and concerns.

Because of this the Tiffin University Athletic Department annually holds the Tiffin University Athletic Department Golf Outing. By supporting Tiffin University Athletics through participation in the golf outing, the community assists us with this commitment and ensures our student athletes compete at the highest level.

Thanks for your continued support,

Lonny Allen Athletic Director

Tiffin University

Our Athletic Department is eager to continue our growing success. As our University and reputation continues to progress within the community, the GLIAC, and the NCAA, we want to thank you, the fans, for supporting us in our endeavors. With the generous support and funding from friends, parents, alumni, and neighbors we can continue to prosper to be an elite NCAA D-II institution. Your annual involvement with our athletic fundraising guarantees that you will be recognized and promoted as a loyal constituent of Tiffin University Athletics throughout the entire school year. Tiffin University looks forward to the increase of our annual partnerships.

• Smith Family Frosted Foods

• Reineke Ford Dealerships

• Fabrizio Chiropractic

• Tiffin Scenic Studio

• Old Fort Bank

• Lane of Dreams

• UHS - University Housing Solutions

• Corporate One Benefits Agency, Inc.• National City Bank• Holiday Inn• Marathon Petroleum Co. LLC• Team Sports

• Alvada Construction (Kirk Corporation)• Beerco• Clouse Construction

Premier Sponsors

Major Sponsors

• Liberty Tax• Magnus Terra LLC• P. T. Rehabilitation Services

• Picture Perfect• Allegra Printing• Charles Construction

Patron Sponsors

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• Advertiser-Tribune

• IGS Energy

• Education Sales Management ESM

• TPC Food Service

• Diversified Graphics

• Tate & Associates, Inc.

• Tom Rodgers Flowers

• Nortrax

•Lucius Door•McClung’s Animal Hospital•Shake Shak•Champs Barber Shop•A.A. Fire Extinguisher Sales & Services, Inc.•Head Shed•King’s Glass Engraving•Dr. Robert Shreiner•JC Penney•The Drive Thru•Marco’s Pizza•Peebles•Tiffin Eye Center•Auto Zone•Napoli Pizza•Threads•The Review Times•Development•Ewald Furniture•Friends Business Source•Help Desk Ohio•Home Savings & Loan Company•Seneca Massage Therapy•TJ Willie’s•Vicek Orthodontics•Friedman Village of St. Francis, LLC

• YMCA• First Ohio Credit Union• Mr. Thomas Coffman• Grand Rental Station• Seneca Cleaners/Seneca Printing Co.• Jeffrey Jewelry, Inc.• Target Enrollment Group• Merrill Lynch• Pacesetter Soccer Club Jimmy Walker• Crown Battery• Anese Masonry Company

• Wildberry.com• Crystal Solutions• Tiffin Glass and Mirror• Frame Works Custom Framing and Gifts• Creeger Implement• MT Business Technologies• Friends Business Source

•Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wood•AVI Food Systems•Ballreich Brothers, Inc.•Bernie Steinmetz•Brian Hall•Burns Electric, Inc.•Chris Brady II•Emily Gillock•Frameworks•Friends Business Source•Gary Duplessis•Higher Education Group•Jon Perkowski•Klay Tire & Oil•Mike Baltzell•New Transitions Counseling LLC•Phillips Electric & Appliance•Reino’s Pizza•Seneca Tiles, Inc.•Tiffin Hardware Company•Varsity Barber Shop•WFOB-AM/Roppe Corporation•Autumnwood Care Center•Body Works Fitness & Tanning•Felton CPA Services•Ralph’s Appliance•Supance and Howard

•Hampton Inn & Suites•Toledo Business Journal•Akron Aeros•Arnold Vending Company•Bair Brothers Sporting Goods and Awards•Red Hawk Run Golf Course•Ameriwood Industries, Inc.•Seislove Burial Vault Services, Inc.•The James Group•Anese Masonry Company•Crown Battery Manufacturing Co.•First Ohio Credit Union, Inc.•Grand Rental Station•MT Business Technologies, Inc.•Rodger’s Flowers, Inc.•Seneca Cleaners/Seneca Printing•Tiffin Community YMCA•Wild-berry.com•Sound Systems, Inc.•Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.•Nortrak•Crystal Traditions•Westgate Village Merchants Association•Clinton Heights Golf Course•Fruth & Company

Event Sponsors

Fans and Friends of Tiffin University

Thank you for your support of Tiffin University Athletics

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Kaitlin Foster

EnglishSeniorNovelty OH

AmandaVorst

EnglishJuniorContinental OH

AllisonDittman

EnglishJuniorWinter Haven FL

Kaitlin attended West Geauga High School...Her mother is Cindy Foster, and she has one older brother Chase... Business Management Major... Future plans include finding a job she loves while still being able to be involved with horses and iding...Currently competing in Open Fences and Intermediate Flat on the English team...English team captain... Regional qualifier - 08-09 school year.

ElizabethBuskey

EnglishJuniorRootstown OH

Liz attended Rootstown High School...Her mother is Sue Buskey and she has two sisters (Emily, Maddie) and a brother (Nate)...Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism, and Human Resources...Also involved with Student Government...Future plans include working at a nice hotel, or working in HR at a hospital...Currently competing in Western -Advanced walk trot canter...Western Team Captain (09-10)...Ranked 7th on the Western Team and English Team (’08-’09) MVP (’07-’08)...Scholar Athlete (07-09...Dean’s List (07-’09).

Allison attended Winter Haven Senior High...she is the daughter of David and Ruthann Dittman and has a brother Joel...Major: Business: Equine/Hospitality and Tourism Management...Plans after graduation: Work around horses...she competes in English: over fences-Novice; English: flat- Intermediate; Western: flat- Novice...Equestrian Awards: English and western regional qualifier: English 6th, Western 5th; Team Western Champion (2008-2009); Team Combined Champion (2008-2009); Team English Reserve Champion (2008-2009).

Amanda attended Ayersville High School...she is the daughter of Kevin and Rebecca Vorst...Major: Psychology- Addictions Counseling...Campus Activities: work study...Plans after graduation: pursue a Master’s degree in Pychology: Child Development or Social Work...Currently competing in English walk/trot.

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Trisha Hellein

EnglishJuniorLatrobe PA

April Fruchtnicht

EnglishSophomoreGreenburg IN

Trisha attended Greater Latrobe Senior High School...she is the daughter of Brian and Ariel Hellein...Major: Forensic Psychology...Campus Activities: Volleyball team, work study...Plans for after graduation: work for the government in D.C...Currently competes in Western walk/trot/canter, English walk/trot... Equestrian Awards: Regional Qualifier 2009, Reserve points champion in Western and English 2009.

April attended North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School...Her parents are Richard & Connie Fruchtnicht and she has a sister, Lacey...majoring in Communications with a music minor...She is also involved with University Choir, Higher Ground, H20, TU Crew, CPT, Intramurals- Flag Football, Volleyball, and Whiffleball while also serving as a College Admissions Recruiter...competes in Western: Walk, Trot, Canter Int. and English: Walk, Trot, Canter Beg...Awards: Dean’s List.

PaigeKruger

EnglishSophomoreGalion OH

Paige attended Galion Senior High School...Her mother is Kathy Kruger and she has three brothers (Alec, David, Tom) and four sisters (Jessie, Sara, Laura, Mitzy)...Major: Homeland Security/Terrorism...Campus activities: Equestrian Team, GAO, Criminal Justice Club, Leadership Society...Plans after graduation: Finding a job in federal law enforcement...She competes in Hunterseat-Walk/Trot...Equestrian Awards: Scholar Athlete, ranked 8th on English team...Academic Awards : Dean’s List.

RobinRobertson

EnglishSophomorePlymouth OH

Robin attended Willard High School...Her parents are Nicholle Pearson and Don Robertson and she has four siblings: Sarah and Benjamyn Pearson, and Zach and Lexi Robertson...Major: Forensic Psychology, minor in Corrections...Plans after graduation: animal assisted therapy with capital offenders...She competes as a Combo rider.

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RachelZwayer

WesternSeniorAshville OH

Rachel attended Teays Valley High School...Her parents are Thomas and Sherry Zwayer...Majoring in Forensic Science...Currently competing in Western - Beginning walk trot.

ElizabethBuskey

WesternJuniorRootstown OH

Liz attended Rootstown High School...Her mother is Sue Buskey and she has two sisters (Emily, Maddie) and a brother (Nate)...Majoring in Hospitality and Tourism, and Human Resources...Also involved with Student Government...Future plans include working at a nice hotel, or working in HR at a hospital...Currently competing in Western -Advanced walk trot canter...Western Team Captain (09-10)...Ranked 7th on the Western Team and English Team (’08-’09) MVP (’07-’08)...Scholar Athlete (07-09...Dean’s List (07-’09).

Trisha Hellein

WesternJuniorLatrobe PA

Trisha attended Greater Latrobe Senior High School...she is the daughter of Brian and Ariel Hellein...Major: Forensic Psychology...Campus Activities: Volleyball team, work study...Plans for after graduation: work for the government in D.C...Currently competes in Western walk/trot/canter, English walk/trot... Equestrian Awards: Regional Qualifier 2009, Reserve points champion in Western and English 2009.

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MelissaCassidy

WesternSophomoreFostoria OH

Melissa attended Elmwood High School...Her parents are Thomas and Michele Cassidy and she has a sister, Trisha...Major:Government and National Security...Campus activities: GAO, Criminal Justice Club...Plans after graduation: Find a job with the federal government... She competes in Western walk trot/canter Intermediate A...Equestrian Awards: Ranked third on the team/ Regional Qualifier/Regional Semi-Finalist/ Scholar Athlete...Academic Awards: Dean’s List.

DanielleHolland

WesternSophomoreMemphis MI

Danielle attended Memphis High School where she was coached by Ladonna Thibodeau...Her parents are John and Patti Holland and she has two brothers, John and Chris Holland...Major: Arts Administration with a concentration in Music Arts...Campus activities: Sigma Delta Sigma Sorority...Plans after graduation: Get a career in the music industry working as a soundboard technician, or as a stagehand...High School/College honors: 4 Years on honor roll...She competes in Western - Intermediate Horsemanship...Equestrian Awards: 6th overall Western (2008/2009).

AllisonDittman

WesternJuniorWinter Haven FL

Allison attended Winter Haven Senior High...she is the daughter of David and Ruthann Dittman and has a brother Joel...Major: Business: Equine/Hospitality and Tourism Management...Plans after graduation: Work around horses...she competes in English: over fences-Novice; English: flat- Intermediate; Western: flat- Novice...Equestrian Awards: English and western regional qualifier: English 6th, Western 5th; Team Western Champion (2008-2009); Team Combined Champion (2008-2009); Team English Reserve Champion (2008-2009).

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TylerRiddle

WesternSophomoreToledo OH

Tyler attended Waite High School...Her parents are Jada Riddle and James Riddle, and she has two brothers, Nicholas Baker and Jaymes...Major: Homeland Security...Campus activities: G.L.A.S.S...Plans after graduation: To find a job in the federal government and hopefully work for SWAT...High School/College honors: Honor roll last two years...She competes in Western walk trot... Equestrian Awards: Ranked 9th on the Western team/Scholar Athlete...Academic Awards: Dean’s List both semesters.

AshleyLewellen

WesternSophomoreMokena IL

Ashley attended Lincoln-Way East Community High School...Her parents are Glenn & Deborah Lewellen...Major: Forensic Psychology...Campus activities: H2O...Plans after graduation: Plan towork with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and become a K-9 officeror work in the Narcotics unit...She competes in Western - Beginner Walk/Trot...Equestrian Awards: Team Reporter 08-09.

April Fruchtnicht

WesternSophomoreGreenburg IN

April attended North Decatur Jr./Sr. High School...Her parents are Richard & Connie Fruchtnicht and she has a sister, Lacey...majoring in Communications with a music minor...She is also involved with University Choir, Higher Ground, H20, TU Crew, CPT, Intramurals- Flag Football, Volleyball, and Whiffleball while also serving as a College Admissions Recruiter...competes in Western: Walk, Trot, Canter Int. and English: Walk, Trot, Canter Beg...Awards: Dean’s List.

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Sarah Croswhite

WesternSophomorePlacerville CA

Sarah attended Union Mine High School...Her parents are Rob & Peggy Sue Croswhite and she has a brother, Matthew... Major: Double - Law Enforcement & Homeland Security/Terrorism... Campus Activities: Criminal Justice Club... Plans after College: Finding a job in Law Enforcement whether that be federal or local, and working with a K-9 unit...She competes in Western - Intermediate B Walk/Trot/Canter...Equestrian Awards: Ranked 4th on the Western Team (’08-’09), MVP (’08-’09)...Academic Awards: Dean’s List both semesters (’08-’09).

Lindsay Schwenk

WesternSophomoreIndianapolis IN

Lindsay attended Brebeuf Jesuit Prep School...Her parents are Dr. Rudy and Julia Schwenk and she has two siblings, Katie and Zach...Major: Hospitality and Tourism...She wants to become an event coordinator after graduation...She competes for the Western team.

JennaTrillet

WesternSophomoreWadsworth OH

Jenna attended Wadsworth High School... Her parents are Cheryl and Ray Trillet and she has three brothers (Justin, Jesse, Josh) and one sister (Joy)...Major: Forensic Psychology... Campus activities: Jenna is a H20 leader and RA who also works as a Library assistant and at Java Rave... Plans after graduation: Work as a victim advocate for children and teenagevictims of crime and trauma...She competes in the walk/trot division of the Western team...Equestrian Awards: ranked ninth on the Western team as well as MVP (2008-2009).

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TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, TIFFIN, OH—The Tiffin University Equestrian team competed against eight college teams in two Western discipline shows at The OH State University on Sunday, November 2. Tiffin University and Akron were named Reserve Champions. During the first competition in three separate classes: Intermediate II-Walk Trot Canter, Alison Dittman (Winter Haven, FL) and Danielle Holland (Memphis, MI) earned 2nd place; Elizabeth Buskey (Rootsville, OH) placed 3rd and Tiniel Pinon, (Tiffin, OH) and April Fruchtnicht (Greensburg, IN) placed 4th. In the Intermediate I-Walk Trot Canter class, Sarah Croswhite (Placerville, CA) placed 4th. In four separate classes: Beginner-Walk Trot, Trisha Hellein (Latrobe, PA) and Melissa Cassidy (Fostoria, OH) earned 1st place; Rachel Zwayer (Ashville, OH) and Jenna Trillet (Wadsworth, OH) earned 2nd place; Eric Pettigrew (Reading OH) earned 3rd, Lindsay Schwenk (Indianapolis, IN) earned 4th, Tyler Riddle (Toledo, OH) earned 5th, Amanda Cowan (Noblesville, IN) and Amanda Hoile (Marysville, OH) placed 6th and Megan Bates (Delta, OH) received Honorable Mention. Tiffin University took 5th place overall in the first competition of the day. During Sunday’s competition of the Intermediate II-Walk Trot Canter classes, Alison Dittman earned 1st place, April Fruchtnicht earned 4th, and Liz Buskey and Tiniel Pinion received Honorable Mention. In the Intermediate 1-Walk Trot Canter class, Sarah Croswhite earned 2nd place. In the Beginner-Walk Trot class, Megan Bates placed 1st in her class earning her enough competition points to move her up to the Intermediate-Walk Trot Canter class. Amanda Cowan and Tyler Riddle earned 1st place; Lindsay Schwenk, Rachel Zwayer and Eric Pettigrew earned 2nd place; Jenna Trillet and Trisha Hellein earned 3rd place; Melissa Cassidy earned 4th, and Amanda Hoile placed 5th.

ENGLISH SHOW - November, 8-9, 2008 The English Show Competition was held at the George M. Humphrey Equestrian Center of Lake Erie College located in Concord Township.Event: Two-day English CompetitionParticipants: Eric Pettigrew (Reading OH)Kaitlin Foster (Novelty OH)Robin Robertson (Plymouth, OH)April Fruchtnicht (Greensburg, IN)Elizabeth Buskey (Rootsville, OH)Alison Dittman (Winter Haven, FL)

Placings: (first number is first show, second is second show)

Walk/Trot Eric Pettigrew placed 1st, 2nd

Beginner Walk Trot CanterRobyn Robertson placed 2nd, 3rd

April Fruchtnicht placed 5th, 2nd

Advanced Walk Trot CanterElizabeth Buskey placed 6th, 2nd

Novice FlatAlison Dittman placed 5th

Kaitlin Foster placed 3rd, 4th

Novice FencesAlison Dittman placed 1st, 6th

Intermediate FencesKaitlin Foster earned two1st which allows her to point up to the Open division—the highest level of riding in IHSA. She has also qualified for the regional competition in the spring with 39 total points.

Tiffin University finished 3rd overall on Saturday and 4th overall on Sunday.

2008–09 in Review

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The Tiffin University Equestrian Team completed their fall semester Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) competition schedule November 15 and 16. The Hunter seat competition was hosted by Ohio University’s English team at Stonegate Farm in Belpre, Ohio. TU’s English team competed both days placing 6th on Saturday and 10th on Sunday. On Saturday, Kaitlin Foster,a Junior from Novelty,Ohio, qualified for Regional competition in Novice Flat, moving her up to Intermediate Flat for the remainder of the school year. The team begins Spring semester competition in both English Hunter Seat and Western Riding January 25, 2009. Competitions are: January 25, Ohio University western (2competitions); February 7 & 8, Ohio University hunt; February 14 & 15, Lake Erie College hunt; February 22, Ohio University western (2 competitions); March 1,Ohio State University western (2 competitions); March 8, Regional Competitons – western & hunt at Lake Erie College.

Individual team member results for two day English competitionParticipants: Elizabeth Buskey, sophomore (Rootstown, Ohio); Alison Ditman, sophomore, (Winterhaven, Florida); Katlin Foster, junior (Novelty, Ohio); April Fruchtnicth, freshman (Greensburo, Indiana); Eric Pettigrew, Senior (Reading, Ohio); Trisha Hellein, sophomore,( Latrobe, Pennsylvania), Robin Robertson, freshman, (Willard, Ohio).Placings: (first number first day, second number second day )

Walk Trot

Trisha Hellein 3rd

Eric Pettigrew 5th

Beginning Walk Trot Canter

April Fruchnict 3rd, 5th

Robin Robertson 6th

Advanced Walk Trot Canter

Elizabeth Busky 6th,5th

Novice Flat

Katilin Foster 1st qualified for regional competition

in the spring with 41 points

Alison Ditman 3rd

Open Fences

Katlin Foster 6th

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The Tiffin University Equestrian Team competed in their first Hunt Seat spring semester Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) competition on February 7 and 8. The Hunt seat competition was hosted by Ohio University’s English team at Stonegate Farm in Belpre, Ohio. TU’s English team competed both days placing 4th and tying with Kent State on Saturday, February 7, and 5th on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Ohio University Hunt team was 1st both days, Lake Erie College 2nd both Days. On Saturday Oberlin placed 3rd, Tiffin University and Kent tied for 4th and Ohio State placed 5th. On Sunday Ohio State was 3rd, Oberlin 4th and Tiffin University 5th. Nine teams competed both days. Other teams competing were Denison, Akron, and Wooster.

Individual team member results for the two day English competition

Participants: Elizabeth Buskey, sophomore (Rootstown, Ohio); Alison Ditman, sophomore, (Winterhaven, Florida); Katlin Foster, junior (Novelty, Ohio); April Fruchtnicth, freshman (Greensburo, Indiana); Paige Kruger, freshman (Galion, Ohio) Eric Pettigrew, Senior (Reading, Ohio); Trisha Hellein, sophomore,( Latrobe, Pennsylvania), Robin Robertson, freshman, (Willard, Ohio) and Amanda Vorst, sophomore (Continental, Ohio).

Placings: (first number first day, second number second day)

Walk Trot

Trisha Hellein 1st 3rd

Paige Kruger 5th 4th

Eric Pettigrew 3rd 3rd

Amanda Vorst 2nd 4th

Beginning Walk Trot Canter

Robin Robertson -, 3rd

Advanced Walk Trot Canter

Elizabeth Busky 6th

Intermediate Flat

Katlin Foster 2nd, 2nd

Novice Flat

Alison Ditman 4th, 2nd

Open Flat

Morgan Dart 3rd, -

Novice Fences

Alison Ditman -, 2nd

Open Fences

Katlin Foster 5th, 3rd

Morgan Dart 3rd, 5th

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TU Equestrian Team Competes in OU Western Competition The Tiffin University Equestrian Team competed in the second Western horsemanship competition hosted by Ohio University’s Western Team at Chuck Smith Cutting Horses in Canal Winchester, OH. The team competed in two competitions on Sunday, placing 6th in the morning’s first show and 5th in the afternoon out of eight competing universities. During the competition on Sunday morning freshman Sarah Croswhite qualified for Regional competitions in Intermediate Horsemanship I, moving her up to Intermediate Horsemanship II for the remainder of the season. Individual team member results for Western competition: Participants: Megan Bates, Elizabeth Buskey, Melissa Cassidy, Sarah Crosswhite, Alison Ditman, April Fruitnicht, Trisha Hellein, Amanda Hoile, Danielle Holland, Ashley Lewellen, Eric Pettigrew, Tyler Riddle, Robyn Robertson, Jenna Trillet, Rachel Zwayer.

Placings: (first number first show, second number second show) Beginning Horsemanship Melissa Cassidy- 4th, 2nd Amanda Hoile- 6th, 5th Ashley Lewellen- 5th, 4th Tyler Riddle- 5th, 3rd Rachel Zwayer- 5th, 5th Intermediate Horsemanship I Megan Bates- 5th Sarah Croswhite- 3rd Trisha Hellein- 2nd Eric Pettigrew- 3rd Intermediate Horsemanship II Elizabeth Buskey- 4th, 3rd April Fruchtnicht- 2nd, 2nd Danielle Holland- 5th, 2nd Novice Horsemanship Alison Ditman- 5th, 4th

Tiffin University’s Western Equestrian team finished the season strong in two competitions on Sunday. Eight colleges participated in Sunday’s competition including Ohio State University, Ohio University, University of Akron, Lake Erie College, College of Wooster, Kent State University and Oberlin College. Despite only filling three of the six divisions, the team’s hard work and dedication paid off, earning a tie with Akron University for 3rd Place overall in the morning competition and took 2nd Place Reserve Champion as a team behind Ohio State University in the afternoon competition. During the competitions on Sunday team members earned enough individual competition points to qualify them in the Regional Competitions on March 8, 2009. Elizabeth Buskey qualified in Intermediate Horsemanship II, moving her up to Novice Horsemanship. Amanda Hoile qualified in Beginner Horsemanship, moving her up to Intermediate Horsemanship I. Melissa Cassidy also qualified in Beginner Horsemanship, moving her up to Intermediate Horsemanship I. Other members of the team who qualified throughout the season include: Megan Bates, Alison Ditman, Trisha Hellein and Eric Pettigrew. Individual Participants included: Megan Bates, Elizabeth Buskey, Melissa Cassidy, Sarah Crosswhite, Alison Ditman, April Fruitnicht, Trisha Hellein, Amanda Hoile, Danielle Holland, Ashley Lewellen, Eric Pettigrew, Tyler Riddle, Robyn Robertson, Jenna Trillet, Rachel Zwayer. Placings: (first number first competition, second number second competition) Beginning Horsemanship Melissa Cassidy- 4th, 4th Amanda Hoile- 3rd Ashley Lewellen- 3rd, 3rd Tyler Riddle- 5th, 5th Jenna Trillet- 1st Rachel Zwayer- 6th, 4th Intermediate Horsemanship I Megan Bates- 3rd, 6th Trisha Hellein- 1st, 2nd Amanda Hoile- 5th Eric Pettigrew- 5th Intermediate Horsemanship II Elizabeth Buskey- 1st Sarah Crosswhite- 1st, 3rd April Fruitnicht- 5th, Danielle Holland- 6th Novice Horsemanship Elizabeth Buskey- 5th Alison Ditman- 3rd, 1st

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Tiffin University Debut at Hunt Seat and Western Regional Finals Success Eric Pettigrew qualified for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Semifinals in Western Beginner Horsemanship. The competition will be held at West Texas A&M in Canyon, Texas March 20-22. “Eric has worked hard for this. Even before the team was officially established he started going to watch competitions. He has been attending extra practices to improve his skill and ability and earned this accomplishment,” said Head Coach Julie Vogel. Six of eight equestrian athletes placed in their competition. “We had two sophomore riders, Elizabeth Buskey and Alison Ditman, qualify and ride in both Hunt Seat and Western. This is a very unique accomplishment. Eighty–Eight riders competed in the competition and only two other riders qualified in Hunt and Western. We also have a freshman, Melissa Cassidy, qualify for Regionals after 8 competitions and a Junior, Kaitlin Foster, qualify in two divisions for Regionals. Most athletes require more than 8 competitions to earn 35 points and rarely does someone qualify for two divisions. These athletes have worked hard this year and we are so proud of them. Our Hunt Seat Team and our Western Team worked on specific strategies to improve their performances and their competition results reflected their hard work. The Equestrian team is only two years old and we have been competing against teams that have been established for years. Our region is large and very strong. Last year’s Western National Championship winner was Ohio State University, a team we compete against in our Region,” said Coach Vogel.

Western Regional Competition The Regional Competition was held at Lake Erie College in Concord, Ohio. Riders had to qualify for the competition by earning 35 points. Only those riders who received a first or second place moved on to the National Semifinals. Pettigrew is a senior majoring in Marketing in the school of Business at Tiffin University and will be graduating in May of 2009. Pettigrew is a scholar athlete and also played soccer for TU. He is from Reading, Ohio near Cincinnati and placed 2nd in the Beginner Horsemanship, qualifying him for the National Semifinals.

Other members who qualified for Regional Competition in Western were: Megan Bates, senior (Delta, Ohio) Beginner Horsemanship placed 5th ; Elizabeth Buskey, sophomore (Rootstown, Ohio) Intermediate Horsemanship; Melissa Cassidy, freshman (Fostoria, Ohio) Beginner Horsemanship placed 3rd.; Alison Ditman, sophomore, (Winterhaven, Florida) Intermediate Horsemanship placed 6th ; Amanda Hoile, sophomore (Dublin, Ohio) Beginner Horsemanship placed 4th; Trisha Hellein, sophomore,( Latrobe, Pennsylvania) Beginner Horsemanship placed 6th. The TU team placed 4th out of 8 teams in high points for the year. In first place was Ohio State University, 2nd place was a tie between Lake Erie College and Ohio University, 3rd place Oberlin College, 4th place Tiffin University, 5th place University of Akron and 6th place College of Wooster.

Regional Hunter Seat Competition Tiffin University also qualified three riders in the Regional Hunter Seat Competition. Riders needed to earn 35 points to compete. Elizabeth Buskey and Alison Ditman qualified in both the Western and Hunter Seat Regional Competition. Buskey competed in Walk Trot Canter and Ditman competed in Novice Flat, taking 6th place. Kaitlin Foster qualified in two divisions - Novice Flat and Intermediate Fences. She was unable to compete due to an injury sustained just prior to the competition. The Tiffin University Equestrian Hunter Seat Team took 4th place for year high points competing against 10 teams. First place, Ohio University, 2nd place Lake Erie College, 3rd place Ohio State University, 4th place Tiffin University, 5th place Oberlin College, and 6th place University of Akron.

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The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) has grown and developed since it was established in 1967 through the prototype competition program Bob Cacchione (with the help of his professor Jack Fritz) started when he was an 18-year-old sophomore at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. Today, from its beginning with just two intercollegiate competing colleges, the IHSA is an organization that encompasses 29 Regions in 9 Zones with more than 300 member colleges in 45 states and Canada – representing more than 6500 riders in both Hunter Seat Equitation, Western Horsemanship, and Reining. In 1999 the original

organization was dissolved and IHSA Inc was incorporated as a non-profit organization. Highly praised for its structure of competition, the IHSA allows riders with various degrees of experience in the hunter and western rider disciplines to compete individually or on a team. Competition plays a role, but student enthusiasm and team spirit are the major objectives. Emphasis

is on learning, sportsmanship and fun. The Association was founded on the principle that any college student should be able to participate in horse shows, regardless of their financial status or riding level. The IHSA attempts to eliminate the expenses of students owning horses and allows more students to compete. Students ride horses that are furnished by the host college and chosen by drawing lots. The use of personal tack is not allowed and schooling is not permitted. The theory behind this structure is to equalize variables of the competition and test the horsemanship of the contestants. Classes range from walk/trot for first year students to the Open Division for the more experienced riders. Full-time undergraduate students of member colleges or alumni who competed in the IHSA as undergraduates are eligible to compete. Riders qualify for the National Championship Horse Show (Nationals) through a point system. During the year, contestants accumulate points at local shows to qualify for the Regional Finals in their respective divisions. The top three riders in each class of the Regional Finals move forward to the Zone Finals. The top two competitors in each class at Zones qualify for Nationals. Each region’s high point team competes head to head with the other high point teams in its Zone for the right to represent the Zone for National Champion Team honors: winning the “Collegiate Cup” for the Hunter Seat division and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Trophy in the Western division. The regional high point riders are eligible for the National Individual Championship. The USEF/Cacchione Cup is awarded to the National Individual Hunter Seat High Point Rider. The AQHA Western Rider winner receives a Textan saddle and a scholarship. The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) awards a Morrison Bronze trophy to the winner of the Individual Open Reining Horsemanship class winner. With broader horizons, the future of the IHSA looks bright. The IHSA has already gained media attention. Publications such as Practical Horseman, Horse & Rider, Equus, Dressage Today, Western Horseman, The Quarter Horse Journal, Chronicle of the Horse, The New York Times, Horses International, Horse Play, Horse Illustrated, and the USEF magazine Horse Show have written stories about the IHSA and the Nationals. IHSA Inc is also on the information superhighway with this web site http://www.ihsainc.com.

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