Lori Cramer

EQ Director/Coach

Originally from New Jersey, Lori graduated from The University of Findlay with an undergraduate degree in Business and Equine Studies and a Masters in Business Administration. She was formerly the Director of English Equestrian Studies at The University of Findlay where in her four year stay the team accomplished the title of national champions and two reserve national championships, and finished in the top five all four years. She had the opportunity to coach The Ohio State Hunt Seat team where they finished first in their region and rallied to the finish at zones. Lori is entering her fourth year of coaching at Miami where she has helped numerous riders secure individual regional and national titles. She currently is the Zone 6 Intercollegiate chair and holds a position on the marketing committee for the USHJA.

Heather Pinnick

EQ Associate Director/Coach

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Heather is a graduate of The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science and Biology as well as a Masters of Education degree. She comes to Miami from The University of Findlay where she was an instructor and Assistant Coach of the 2004-2005 nationally ranked IHSA team. Heather is beginning her fifth year teaching at Miami and has coached several riders to regional and national titles. She is also the IHSA Zone 6, Region 3 Regional President.

Beth Akers

EQ Asst. Director/Coach

An alumnus of Miami University, Beth is in her sixth year teaching at Miami. Prior to returning to her alma mater, Beth showed competitively in the AQHA arena with multiple futurity championships, ROM’s, and Congress Top Ten Placings. She holds judges cards in OH, IN, KY, and POA. Beth coached the Miami University Horse Judging team to a 2006 Reserve National Championship and 5th placings score at the 2007 All American Quarter Horse Congress. She coaches the western team in Intercollegiate competition as well as in off site shows.

Angela Baylis

Instructional Staff

Angela is a recent graduate of Miami from the class of 2009. After riding with MUET for four years and completing her undergraduate degree in Diplomacy and Foreign Affairs, she stayed at the Equestrian Center as an instructional intern for two years and is thrilled to have joined the full time instructional staff heading into the 2011-2012 school year. Angela was a founding member of the IDA team here at Miami and has a classical dressage background. The past two years she has been coordinating and coaching the IDA team , and this year, she will also be coaching and traveling with the hunt seat team.

Molly Shifrin

Team President

Coming all the way from Baltimore, Maryland, Molly is a senior philosophy major who is extremely excited to take on the role of MUET President. This will be her fourth year participating in MUET and riding for the hunt seat team. She has been riding for eight years with a diverse background in breaking racehorses, eventing, and dressage. She is thrilled to be starting another year with her amazing friends in MUET and even more excited to make new ones.

Tom Schoen

Vice President

Tom is the VP for MUET. He is a junior English education major and is excited for his new role on the team. This includes planning and organizing the shows that Miami will be hosting. This will be Tom’s third year on MUET. This past year, he rode for MUET at nationals in the Walk/ Trot division. His riding began at Miami and started in the Walk/ Trot/ "NoCanter" division and will now be moving onto Walk/ Trot/ Canter. His unofficial job is giving speeches on the bus before every show. Tom loves being a part of MUET and cannot wait for another fun, successful year.

Alie Hartkopf

Secretary

As secretary Alie is in charge of taking attendance and notes at every meeting, but most importantly Alie plans the end of the year gala. The gala is a great time for team members, their families, and the coaches to all be represented for the hard work that is put in each year. Alie is a senior finance major at Miami and competes on the hunt seat team. Alie has been riding for 13 years. Alie is excited to see how the team will continue to grow this year and is looking forward to another great year with such passionate teammates.

Jamie Donovan

Fundraising Coord.

Jamie is a junior marketing major from Armonk, NY. Leaving last year’s travel coordinator position, this year Jamie will be in charge of fundraising. She loves every second spent with MUET and can’t wait to be part of the exec board once again. The IHSA has created an amazing way for this sport to be a team sport. Jamie competes on the hunt seat team and has been riding for 13 years. She is very excited to continue the great success MUET has had with its amazing coaches and welcome all the members, new and old!

Steven Lakin

Webmaster

Steven is a Junior and rides on the western team for MUET; he has been riding for 10 years and was taught in a western reining background. Aside from riding, Steven is an aspiring veterinarian majoring in biochemistry and zoology, and also enjoys web design and photography. He's looking forward to spending another amazing year with MUET, and can't wait for the season to begin.

Maddie Smith

Public Relations

Maddie is a senior International Studies major from Los Angeles, California. She has been riding for 15 years and competes in the equitation and jumper divisions on the A circuit. This will be her fourth year on the Open Hunt Seat Team and first year on Exec. Maddie is absolutely obsessed with MUET and cannot wait to take on the positions of PR and unofficial team hair dyer!

Katie Jordan

Treasurer

Katie is a junior Accounting and MIS major from Columbus, Ohio. She has been riding for 11 years and competes over fences and on the flat for the hunt seat team. Katie is excited to be even more involved with the team through her position as treasurer. She has absolutely loved her past two years on MUET and looking forward to another great year with such wonderful teammates and coaches!

Ashley Feazell

Bookkeeper

Ashley is a senior economics major from Cincinnati, Ohio. She plans to continue on in economics and earn her masters. Ashley has been riding for 15 years, but only joined the equestrian team her junior year and has enjoyed every minute of riding for the hunt seat team. As bookkeeper she is in charge of collecting and tracking dues from the team throughout the riding season.