Meet The Team
Karen Patton
Carlie Malott
Coach
Captain
This is Karen's first year being our coach but she has done an amazing job. Specializing in hunters, jumpers, ponies, and equitation, known for her supportive and personalized approach to training. Competing in 'A' shows and actively involved in the Colorado Hunter Jumper Association (CHJA), her expertise and nurturing method have led many of her students to success. Karen's legacy in the equestrian community is defined by her commitment to excellence and her ability to inspire confidence and deepen the horse-rider bond.
Major: Psychology and Education
Year: Sophomore
Division: Open fences/Intermediate flat
I absolutely love this team! It is my second year on it but my first year as captain (woohoo!). Looking forward to another season with my favorite people along with welcoming some new ones! I can't wait for more post-lesson dinners, barn parties, and coffee runs. My favorite thing about the team is how it feels like a family!
Leo Fries
Ruby Mae Heathman
Major: Math
Minor: Chemistry, Spanish
Year: Senior
Division: Open
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I'm in my last year at CC and have been on the team since I started here. I started riding at age 7, and I've loved getting to continue spending time with horses and improving my riding skills while in college! I've learned so much from all of the horses and people I've met along the way.
Major: Environmental Science
Minor: Art History
Year: Sophomore
Division: Limit
This is my second year at CC, and being a part of the equestrian team has been such an integral part of my life at school. Riding can often be an isolating sport, so I have enjoyed being able to build connections with my lovely teammates and our coach. Being a part of the team has made me feel at home at CC! Looking forward to learning with these amazing people (and horses of course)!
Chloe Agenor
Sami Poole
Major: Environmental Studies
Year: First Year
Division: Introductory
I’m a first year at CC. Coming from Miami, I came to Colorado to try new things and joined the equestrian team as a new hobby. The team has been so supportive of me as a beginner and getting to learn from and with them is such a privilege. I’m grateful for my time with the team this year, and joining was the best decision I made.
Major: Geology, Organismal Biology & Ecology
Year: First Year
Division: Intermediate
I absolutely love our equestrian program. The whole team feels like a family and it is genuinely the best team environment that I could ask for. I've been riding and competing equitation for around 10 years but am still amazed by how much I have learned while riding with the team. I'm so excited and grateful to be apart of this team!
Alyce Watt
Lilly Rauth
Major: Organismal Biology & Ecology
Year: First Year
Division: Novice
I have been loving being on the equestrian team; it's an escape from campus to have horse time, and have made connections with my fellow riders that I’ll cherish for life. After taking a few years off, I'm enjoying getting back into the swing of things and exploring the eq world. I’m looking forward to learning more about myself as a rider and getting some more show experience under my belt!!!
Major: Classics
Year: First Year
Division: Limit
I have loved getting to meet this wonderful team and its horses. I recently switched from dressage to jumping and it has been so fun to learn more with the team! I feel so lucky to have been welcomed into the group and to have been able to pursue my hobbies outside of coursework.
Mya Flannery
Major: Molecular Biology
Year: First Year
Division: Intermediate
I’ve loved getting to know everyone on the team as well as riding with them. I’ve been riding for 12 years and have a background in eventing, so learning equitation has been interesting for me. The equestrian team has become an amazing community and support system as a first year student. I’m so excited for the future with these amazing people!