Alumni Cup Medal

Goucher alumni are posing with their ribbons after the inaugural Alumni Cup Medal. Photo Credit: Emily Cambronero

First Friendly Alumni Competition

Goucher hosted its very first Equestrian Alumni Cup this year. Goucher alumni had the choice to compete in either the alumni flat competition or in the Alumni Cup medal class. The Alumni Cup medal judged riders on their equitation, both over fences and on the flat. Goucher alumna Sue Ellen O’Connor donated her services for the day as the judge, and Goucher’s former equestrian director, Patte Zumbrun, was there to cheer on all her former students.

The Alumni Cup was designed to allow riders to relive the experiences they had while riding and competing at Goucher. The riders picked their horse’s name from a hat and competed against others for awards and prizes.

Goucher alumna Stephanie Williams said: “Thank you, Jen Bunty, Brittany Martin, and the Goucher Equestrian Team for planning such a fun show for the alumni medal. As I was getting on for the over fences class, a current team member asked if I wanted my boots wiped off one last time before I entered the ring. I remarked that it was so nice that he asked, and the teammate with him said to me, ‘Well, we are on the same team after all!’ A perfect example of the adage: Once a Goucher Equestrian, always a Goucher Equestrian! What a wonderful weekend celebrating Patte Zumbrun, the exciting new facility announcement, and a Goucher tradition that remains as strong as ever.”

It was great to see generations of Goucher riders together again. We cannot wait for next year! The 2016 Alumni Cup will be held on April 16 during Alumnae/i Weekend. If you would be interested in participating in next year’s event, please contact Brittany Martin at brittany.martin@goucher.edu.