THE ESSEX SHOW TEAM

Equestrian sports by nature are individual, however the Essex Equestrian Center has established the Show Team in order to foster a team mentality and friendships among its competing students. In the last ten years the Show Team has grown into a second family for many of its members. Riders and their trainers travel to shows together as a team. Although the students compete in different events or even against each other, at the end of the day everyone is there to learn from each other and share some laughs (and a lot of food). In any ring where one of our own is showing there will be a large contingent in black and gold on the rail cheering them on. The atmosphere of training together, helping each other, and learning from each other's' successes and mistakes is something that EEC takes seriously. The team has graduated students to collegiate equestrian teams across the nation including to High Point University, Skidmore College, and the Harvard University Polo Team. Each of these students has found success in a team environment due to their experience here at Essex. Training together bonds students of all levels and ages. A natural mentoring system emerges between the older and younger students and the more experienced versus inexperienced. The team members teach each other responsibility, positivity, and friendship.

Joining the Team:

To join the EEC Show team, you must already be a member of our community. There is no need to own or lease or horse or show consistently. Reach out to our manager, the captains, or your trainer for more information on joining.