Hollinsummer: Riding

Riders Who Are Going Places

Week 1: July 13 – July 19
Week 2: July 20 – July 26

Rising 9th – 12th grade girls

This equestrian camp for advanced and intermediate riders offers the opportunity to learn more about hunter/jumper riding, barn management, and the care of horses from experienced college instructors. You’ll also gain knowledge and self-confidence throughout the week. Participants enjoy the outstanding equestrian amenities used by Hollins’ nationally known and award-winning riding team. The week concludes with a Saturday morning showcase and picnic farewell for parents and family members. 

Interested students must submit their Hollinsummer application, including the required skills video, by February 1. Our riding team will use this rubric to assess the videos. Students will be assessed and alerted in their placement of Week 1 or Week 2 by March 1. Note that demand for this program typically exceeds capacity; it is likely we will be unable to accommodate all applicants.

Instructors

Sherri West, Equestrian Program Director, Head Riding Coach

• B.S., Virginia Tech
• Oversees all aspects of Hollins’ riding program, including preparing the equestrian team and individual riders for competition in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)
• Previously served as equitation instructor and equestrian coach at Virginia Tech, which she led to its highest finish ever at the IHSA National Championships
• Has served in leadership positions for the IHSA, the SWVHJA, and the American National Riding Commission

Liz Courter, Associate Director of Riding

• A.A., Southern Seminary
• Riding instructor at Hollins since 1982
• Guy Burkholder Memorial Sportsmanship Award (2007)
• ODAC Coach of the Year (three times)
• Southwest Virginia Hunter/Jumper Association board of directors

Elise Roschen, Assistant Director of Riding

• A.A., Southern Seminary
• Riding instructor at Hollins since 1986
• Consultant and advisor to many barns in Virginia
• Successful breeder of hunters, including the 2013 Four Year Old Champion of the International Hunter Futurity
• IHSA National Championship Horse Show Sportsmanship Award (2007)