University At Buffalo Equestrian Team
UBET Newsroom
May 6th, 2014
Congratulations to Cheryl Movsesian on her participation in the Theresa L. McDonald Scholarship Test at 2014 IHSA Nationals and to Becca Mayville on her 11th place ride for the 2014 IHSA National Alumni Flat Championship. UBET is proud to call you our own! UBET wrapped up the year at the annual UBET Banquet on May 4th, 2014. Teammates enjoyed good food and laughs and received awards from Head Coach, Beth Walkowicz. The team also surprised Beth with a year end gift - a UB Equestrian jump panel for future use at WGF. Remarks from Beth: "It was such a pleasure working with this crew! We'll miss seniors Esat, Kelly B, Kim, Cheryl, and Becca terribly. Best of luck in your future endeavors!"
Thank you to everyone who made our season a successful one!
Becca at 2014 IHSA Nationals
Head Coach Beth Walkowicz with UBET Captains
UB Equestrian Team 2013-2014
Left (Top to Bottom): Kelly Loughlin, Julie Powers, Esat Oktay, Sarah Adam, Alex Gould, Camille Ingino, Gabi Hamilton, Alyssa Romaine, Kelly McCaskey
Right (Top to Bottom): Kelly Beglane, Veronica Sukati, Kayla Stanney, Sarah Erbes, Elie Duguay, Nicole Albertelli, Lilly Spencer, Cheryl Movsesian, Becca Mayville
Not Pictured: Cecile Heim and Kim Kovacik
April 24th, 2014
Check out this article in the UB Spectrum about Becca Mayville's ride to 2014 IHSA Nationals! Congratulations again to Becca, and good luck!
April 8th, 2014
Over the weekend, Becca Mayville rode to represent University at Buffalo at Zone 1 Championships at Fairfield Hunt Club in Westport, CT. Becca won reserve championship in Alumni Equitation on the Flat to qualify for 2014 IHSA Nationals, making her the first UBET member to do so in the history of the team. Becca also placed third in Alumni Equitation Over Fences. Head Coach, Beth Walkowicz recalls that both of Mayville's rounds were "very polished and professional". Cheryl Movesesian also will be traveling to IHSA Nationals to compete for the Theresa L. McDonald scholarship which tests equine knowledge. Congratulations to both girls and we wish them the best of luck at Nationals!
March 13th, 2014
8 UBET members competed at Zone 2 Region 1 Regional Championships this past weekend at Alfred University. Becca Mayville was champion in Alumni Flat and reserve champion in Alumni Fences, sending her on to Zone Finals for both classes. Kelly Beglane was tenth in the running for the 2014 Cacchione Cup out of 31 and also placed fourth in intermediate fences. Veronica Sukati and Kelly Loughlin placed third in Walk Trot and Walk Trot Canter, respectively, Kelly riding among 20 other competitors. Kelly McCaskey placed fifth in Alumni Flat. Cheryl Movsesian and Camille Ingino both had excellent rides despite going unrecognized. Sarah Erbes had a great flat round and placed seventh out of 15+ competitiors in Novice. Thank you to all of our supporters both at home and on the road, to Alfred University and Cornell University for providing great horses, Coach Beth Walkowicz, WGF for the use of facilities and horses, parents, family and friends. We truly appreciate your support!
February 23rd, 2014
UBET wrapped up the 2013-2014 regular season at Alfred University on Saturday. Notable rides were Becca Mayville's win in Alumni Flat, Kim Kovacik's second place in Novice Fences, Kelly Loughlin's third place ride in Novice Fences, and Kayla Stanney's third place ride in Beginner WTC. The team concluded regular season with 8 girls qualified for 2014 Zone 2 Region 1 Championships: Kelly Beglane, Cheryl Movsesian, Sarah Erbes, Becca Mayville, Kelly McCaskey, Kelly Loughlin, Camille Ingino & Veronica Sukati. The team also recognized the seniors on the team (Cheryl Movsesian, Becca Mavyille, Kelly Beglane, Kim Kovacik, and Esat Oktay) who have put in long hours this season and will be missed a great deal. A big thank you to coach Beth Walkowicz, Walnut Grove Farm, boarders who have been gracious enough to let UBET use their horses, parents, friends & family, the Harness Shop Online, and everyone who helped to make this season a success.
February 20th, 2014
UBET had a strong weekend of personal bests at Cornell University. Competing in large groups of Alumni riders, Kelly McCaskey and Becca Mayville qualified for 2014 Regionals in Flat and Fences, respectively. Cheryl Movsesian took home a second place in Open Flat while Kelly Beglane placed third over fences. Nicole Albertelli placed second in a great round of Novice Flat. Kelly Loughlin also placed second in Advanced WTC. The team competes again this weekend at Alfred University to wrap up Zone 2 Region 1 regular season.
February 4th, 2014
UB Equestrian Team held their first Spring Semester practice this past Sunday. The team rode in rotation demonstrating some of their best over fences and flat work. After the horses were put away, the team gathered for a lecture by Elley Newton, renowned dressage rider of Walnut Grove Farm, to discuss equestrian sports psychology, and add skills to the phrase that UBET loves so much: "mental toughness". Riding is mostly a mental game, and Elley shared with the team that a study done on olympic athletes demonstrated that spending 75% on mental training and 25% on physical training improved overall performance. The team participated in an array of exercises in hope to improve their overall performance at their next show - Cornell University, February 16th, 2014.
November 18th, 2013
UB Equestrian Team had a successful weekend at Cornell University, placing fifth out of thirteen teams. Kelly Beglane placed first in Open Flat and second in Open Fences, Kelly McCaskey won Alumni Flat, and Julie Powers won her section of Advanced WTC. Kelly Loughlin placed second her section of Advanced WTC, while a third place finish belonged to Esat Oktay in Beginner WTC and Alexa Miller in Novice Fences. Veronica Sukati placed second in Walk Trot, allowing her to point up to Beginner WTC and qualify for 2014 Regionals. The team is back home in Buffalo, although only for a short time - Alfred University is hosting the next round of competition this Saturday, 11/23/13. Thank you again to Beth Walkowicz for her time and excellent coaching, and to the parents who came out to support and feed the team!
November 11th, 2013
UBET rode for a third place finish at Nazareth College on November 9th. Trailing first place by a mere five points, the team pulled it together, filling points in every division. Some highlights of the day included Kelly Beglane's second place in Open Fences, Cheryl Movsesian's third place finish in Intermediate Fences, Sarah Erbes' fourth place finish in Intermediate Fences, Alyssa Romaine's fourth and sixth place finishes in the Novice Division, Kelly Loughlin's win in Beginner WTC, and Esat Oktay's second place ride in Beginner WTC. Veronica Sukati had a fantastic Walk Trot round, while Katie Russell made her IHSA debut with a sixth place finish in Walk Trot. All around, the UB riders collectively showed some outstanding equitation as well as strong sportsmanship. Alfred University and Ithaca College placed first and second, respectively, with UBET claiming the third place spot, beating out long time rival, Cornell University. Day 2 of competition brought a much deserved win for Nicole Albertelli in Novice Fences, a second place finish for Kim Kovacik in Novice Flat, a third place finish for Camille Ingino in Advanced WTC, and a first and second place ride for Kelly Loughlin and Lilly Spencer in Advanced WTC, respectively. Julie Powers also won her Advanced WTC class, and Katie Russell took home a fourth place in Walk Trot. Alumni riders Kelly McCaskey and Sarah Adam were in the ribbons consistently throughout the weekend. Congrats to the 18 riders that competed and Coach Beth Walkowicz for making this success happen! UBET competes next on November 17th at Cornell University.
October 28th, 2013
UBET wraps up their first weekend of showing with several personal victories. The classes were large and the competition was tough, but UBET still gave it their all. Kelly Beglance points out of intermediate fences into open fences on day one of RIT. Kelly Loughlin won her beginner WTC class in her debut of IHSA showing. Alyssa Romaine also had a strong weekend, placing second in Novice Fences and third in Novice Flat on day 1. Nicole Albertelli finished second in Novice Fences day 2. Becca Mayville also took two wins in the Alumni division. Everyone had great rides all around! Now it's back to the drawing board to gear up for the Nazareth College IHSA show on November 9th and 10th at Lehman Farms. Congrats to everyone who competed on this chilly weekend and a big thank you to Coach Beth Walkowicz as well as all of the supportive family and friends who came out and helped!
October 24th, 2013
UBET had their first full-team practice of the season on Sunday to prepare for the upcoming season opener at Lehman Farms on October 26th and 27th. Bearing some chilly fall weather and making point rider choices difficult for recurring coach, Beth Walkowicz, UBET is ready to take the 2013-2014 season head on! Pictured from left to right: Kelly Beglane, Nicole Albertelli, Kelly McCaskey, Alyssa Romaine, Becca Mayville, Sarah Adam, Sarah Erbes, Esat Oktay, Alex Gould, Cheryl Movsesian, Alexa Miller. Not pictured: Camille Ingino, Kelly Loughlin, Julie Powers, Katie Russell, Lilly Spencer.
September 17th, 2013
UBET Practices are in full swing this week as the UB Equestrian Competition Team gears up for their 2013-2014 season beginning Saturday and Sunday, October 26th and 27th, 2013 at the RIT IHSA Show at Lehman Farms in Rochester, NY.
August 26th, 2013
Welcome back! The UB Equestrian team will be hosting its first meeting of the year on Friday, August 30th at 4 PM. UBET Boot Camp and Competition Team Selection will be occuring at Walnut Grove Farm (our home base) on September 7th and 8th from 11 AM - 2 PM. Please contact us here if you are interested in joining us this year!
May 5th, 2013
The UB Equestrian team celebrated the closing of a great season on Saturday at their End Of The Year Banquet, which was Derby Day themed in honor of the 139th Kentucky Derby, held on the same day. Awards were given out by Head Coach Beth Walkowicz to each team member for their outstanding performance on team this season. Beth was also presented with a gift from the team which will be on display at future shows!
April 7th, 2013
UB Equestrian sent Kelly McCaskey to Long Island, NY for Zone 2 Championships on Sunday. She competed in the Alumni Flat division and finished up in sixth place.
Here is Kelly pictured with Head Coach, Beth Walkowicz.
March 24th, 2013
UB Equestrian finished their regular season following Regionals on March 9th, 2013. Four UB teammates qualified for and attended Regionals at Alfred University. Sarah Erbes, Sarah Adam, Cheryl Movsesian, and Kelly McCaskey, all did a wonderful job representing UB. Kelly McCaskey took champion in Alumni Flat, advancing her to Zones. Sarah Erbes took home an 8th place ribbon and Cheryl a 6th place, out of classes of 12 riders.
Overall, the UB Equestrian team advanced three places from the previous competition year, with an overall seventh place finish, achieved through hard work by all of the team members and great coaching by Beth. UBET has set goals for next year and is ready to start gearing up for the 2013-2014 season!
Thank you to Head Coach, Beth Walkowicz, everyone at Walnut Grove Farm, parents, and supporters of the UBET for helping us be successful this season!