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For avid horseback rider Katie Lynch '13, the opportunity to travel to Kentucky to attend the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games - considered by many equestrian enthusiasts to be more important than the Olympics - was too good to pass up. But there was one problem.
"Going to Kentucky was going to be incredibly expensive," Lynch said. "Some hotels were charging $600 a night."
Lynch, who had applied to volunteer at the event, nearly gave up. Instead, she decided to reach out to a few Connecticut College alumnae who live in the Lexington region - Camels in horse country, if you will.
With the help of the College's robust alumni network, Lynch connected with Lexington residents Lee Archambeault '66 and Marguerite Waddell '75. Waddell arranged for Lynch to stay with her friend, and all three plan to attend the vaulting competition together.
"I wouldn't have been able to go without their help," Lynch said. "They are showing me extreme southern hospitality."
Lynch, who captains Connecticut College's equestrian team, will be in Kentucky Oct. 3-9 to help with media transport and work as an international greeter for the games, which are at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25 - Oct. 10.
"This is the first time the games have been in the United States, and I can't wait to see the high level of competition," she said.
Lynch has been riding horses since she was 2 years old. As a member of the College's equestrian club team, she competes in up to 10 shows a year through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. She'll miss the next show, scheduled for Oct. 9 at Post University's host facility, along with a few classes, to go to Kentucky.
"My trip is during the College's fall break [Oct. 7-10], so I'm only missing two days of classes," Lynch said. "My professors allowed me to reschedule an exam, and I'm taking some work with me."
A government and environmental studies double major, Lynch is considering law school and would like to eventually work in land conservation. She also plans to make sure horses are always part of her life.
"I love horses, and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to continue to ride while in college," she said.
Camels welcome Katie Lynch '13 to horse country
10/1/2010
Katie Lynch '13
"Going to Kentucky was going to be incredibly expensive," Lynch said. "Some hotels were charging $600 a night."
Lynch, who had applied to volunteer at the event, nearly gave up. Instead, she decided to reach out to a few Connecticut College alumnae who live in the Lexington region - Camels in horse country, if you will.
With the help of the College's robust alumni network, Lynch connected with Lexington residents Lee Archambeault '66 and Marguerite Waddell '75. Waddell arranged for Lynch to stay with her friend, and all three plan to attend the vaulting competition together.
"I wouldn't have been able to go without their help," Lynch said. "They are showing me extreme southern hospitality."
Lynch, who captains Connecticut College's equestrian team, will be in Kentucky Oct. 3-9 to help with media transport and work as an international greeter for the games, which are at the Kentucky Horse Park Sept. 25 - Oct. 10.
"This is the first time the games have been in the United States, and I can't wait to see the high level of competition," she said.
Lynch has been riding horses since she was 2 years old. As a member of the College's equestrian club team, she competes in up to 10 shows a year through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. She'll miss the next show, scheduled for Oct. 9 at Post University's host facility, along with a few classes, to go to Kentucky.
"My trip is during the College's fall break [Oct. 7-10], so I'm only missing two days of classes," Lynch said. "My professors allowed me to reschedule an exam, and I'm taking some work with me."
A government and environmental studies double major, Lynch is considering law school and would like to eventually work in land conservation. She also plans to make sure horses are always part of her life.
"I love horses, and I'm so grateful to have the opportunity to continue to ride while in college," she said.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Amy Martin, 860-439-2526, a.martin@conncoll.edu or Deborah MacDonnell (860) 439-2504, dmacdonn@conncoll.edu
