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Here is an equestrian story from the Argus, I know this is one of Chris' favorite sports to cover. I love the smell of horse pooh in the morning, it smell like victory 
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Sioux Falls hosts equestrian meet
Competition today at fairgrounds
Chris Solari
csolari@argusleader.com
Article Published: 03/25/06, 3:09 am
An equestrian meet today will continue South Dakota State's push to bring its Division I events to Sioux Falls.
The Jackrabbit riders, in their first year of competition, will face Nebraska at the Expo Building on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is free to the public.
"I think with baseball and football and basketball this year, we wanted to promote as many sports as possible," SDSU equestrian coach Megan McGee said. "We wanted to have at least one meet in Sioux Falls for spectators and to generate interest in each program."
The Expo Building hosted the horse fair last weekend, and McGee said it allowed her program to piggyback the dirt-floor setup.
"It works out great for us," McGee said. "It's a nice facility at the fairgrounds to host a competition." . . .
The Jacks will also hold a 4-H Day with today's meet for high school students. McGee said it's a perfect fit for a team that has helped SDSU continue growth with its equine management program and is trying to sell the sport of equestrian to the horse community in a state that's more familiar with rodeo competitions.
"I would say at least 90 percent of the athletes on our team have a background in 4-H and competed in 4-H competitions," McGee said. "That's a very strong recruiting base for us. The majority of riders we recruit in future years will probably have a 4-H background. We'd like to have them come out and see what the competition is about."
Go State! ;D
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs...12/1002/SPORTS
Sioux Falls hosts equestrian meet
Competition today at fairgrounds
Chris Solari
csolari@argusleader.com
Article Published: 03/25/06, 3:09 am
An equestrian meet today will continue South Dakota State's push to bring its Division I events to Sioux Falls.
The Jackrabbit riders, in their first year of competition, will face Nebraska at the Expo Building on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The event begins at 11 a.m. and is free to the public.
"I think with baseball and football and basketball this year, we wanted to promote as many sports as possible," SDSU equestrian coach Megan McGee said. "We wanted to have at least one meet in Sioux Falls for spectators and to generate interest in each program."
The Expo Building hosted the horse fair last weekend, and McGee said it allowed her program to piggyback the dirt-floor setup.
"It works out great for us," McGee said. "It's a nice facility at the fairgrounds to host a competition." . . .
The Jacks will also hold a 4-H Day with today's meet for high school students. McGee said it's a perfect fit for a team that has helped SDSU continue growth with its equine management program and is trying to sell the sport of equestrian to the horse community in a state that's more familiar with rodeo competitions.
"I would say at least 90 percent of the athletes on our team have a background in 4-H and competed in 4-H competitions," McGee said. "That's a very strong recruiting base for us. The majority of riders we recruit in future years will probably have a 4-H background. We'd like to have them come out and see what the competition is about."
Go State! ;D
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