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Equestrian Instructor Cindy Gooch teaches team member Aiden Demorest how to pollo wrap for his horses during the Monday 26 practice. The Linn Benton team has changed the goal for the year, turning away from competing in as many competitions to focusing on riders creating a bond with their horse and learning new skills. 


In order for equestrian members to learn how to get their horses ready to ride Cindy Gooch, wraps the legs of the horses while students watch and prepare give it a try on their own. During this time Gooch spoke about the importance of having the horse properly equipped for when the team does compete starting in the spring. 


Quotes, like the one shown above, are posted on a white board near the horse stalls giving encouragement to the rides and reminding them of the aspects to practice while ridding. With many of the team members being first year riders, the coaches are trying to focus on creating good habits and teaching strong tradition. 

Natalie Nelson warms her horse up with the team in the Miebach arena, where Linn benton holds the horses the school owns riders can use while on the team. Students may also bring in their own horses to ride and compete with during the season. 


 Hailey Harlen (middle) focus on her horses reigns to direct the direction the horse will ride. The team is centered around a western style of riding, where riders learn patters and how to move the horse through obstacles with elegance. 


Tess Sonteh (left) and Hailey Harlen (right) pose with one of Linn Bentons horses named Lola. Instructor Gooch spoke about the importance of the riders gaining trust and a relationship with their horses. This and funding issues were reasons why the team has chosen not to compete until the spring, where they will be doing shows against a wide range of competitors, some even professional. 

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