ESM Graduate Sadie Berkhout Excels as Member of Top-Ranked Auburn University Equestrian Team - 27 East

ESM Graduate Sadie Berkhout Excels as Member of Top-Ranked Auburn University Equestrian Team

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ESM graduate Sadie Berkhout (center) with members of the Auburn University Equestrian Team. Auburn's team is ranked number one in the country.

ESM graduate Sadie Berkhout (center) with members of the Auburn University Equestrian Team. Auburn's team is ranked number one in the country.

Sadie Berkhout (far right, seated on fence) said she loves being part of the equestrian team, where cheering teammates on loudly is encouraged, as opposed to the traditional horse show environment. COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

Sadie Berkhout (far right, seated on fence) said she loves being part of the equestrian team, where cheering teammates on loudly is encouraged, as opposed to the traditional horse show environment. COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

Sadie Berkhout, a freshman, is an integral part of the Auburn University Equestrian Team.  COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

Sadie Berkhout, a freshman, is an integral part of the Auburn University Equestrian Team. COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

Sadie Berkhout, a freshman, is an integral part of the Auburn University Equestrian Team.   COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

Sadie Berkhout, a freshman, is an integral part of the Auburn University Equestrian Team. COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

The Auburn University equestrian team with head coach Jessica Williams, center.  COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

The Auburn University equestrian team with head coach Jessica Williams, center. COURTESY AUBURN ATHLETICS

authorCailin Riley on Dec 24, 2024
More than perhaps any other sport, equestrian competition is powerfully influenced by money. Access to wealth and financial privilege gives riders a distinct and sizable advantage in the show ring.... more

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