“Walker’s is [what] strengthened my passion and devotion for community service.”
Hunter-Jumper-Equitation Program
The hunter-jumper-equitation program at The Ethel Walker School is nationally recognized as one of the premier high school equestrian programs in the country. Students from all over the nation attend Walker's for the opportunity to ride in this program.
Riders at Walker's have the opportunity to compete at both the local and national level. The School hosts fall and spring USEF rated competitions as well as a series of evening shows. Walker's team members both compete and help at their home shows. Upon their return to school in the fall, competitors participate in the Medal, Maclay, and USEF Finals as well as the New England Equitation Finals. In the winter, Ethel Walker equestrians head South to participate in the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. This gives the riders the opportunity to ride and compete consistently with the finest riders in the country. After Wellington, The Devon Horse Show, Saratoga and local competitions fill up the calendar. Riders can continue to compete throughout the summer at Lake Placid, Vermont and the Hamptons along with local shows.
The Ethel Walker School was home to champions such as Julie Welles and Jennifer Walters. A 2006 graduate, Welles was reserve champion at the PESSOA/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals and the ASPCA Maclay Finals in 2006 and had an extensive record of wins in her years at Walker's. Both Julie and Jennifer Walters were Champions at the New England Junior Hunt Seat Equitation Finals in 2004 and 2007.
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– Friya, ‘11
