Team Leadership
Staff
MUET wouldn't be the same without our staff and student leaders to bring our team together. We are privileged to have a great coaching staff for our club and are one of the only club sports with full time coaches.
Heather Pinnick
Director
burrahe@miamioh.edu
Graduated from The University of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Science and Biology as well as a Masters of Education degree.
Part of Miami Equestrian since 2005.
Coached several riders and teams to national titles.
Certified trainer through USHJA.
Intercollegiate Horse Shows Zone 6 Chair.
Beth Frey
Assistant Director
neumanba@miamioh.edu
Graduated from Miami University.
An accomplished competitive rider in the AQHA arena with multiple futurity championships, ROM's, and Congress Top Ten Placings.
Part of Miami Equestrian since 2004.
Coached Miami's Judging Team to a Reserve National Championship in 2006 and a 5th place finish at the 2007 All-Amercan Quarter Horse Congress.
Amanda Wasser
Assistant Director
wassera2@miamiOH.edu
Graduated in 2014 from Miami University with a degree in Zoology and Environmental Science
Served as the instruction intern at Miami for 2 years
Assistant Trainer at Willowbroke Farm in Plymouth, MI for 4 years where she coached their IEA team
Tess Von Hemel
Instructional Intern
vonhemt@miamiOH.edu
Graduated in 2021 from Miami University with a degree in Political Science and Sustainability
Member of the Myaamia tribe
Rode on the 2019 Zone Champion team and was a member of the Nationals Team
Claire Turner
Instructional Intern
turner54@miamiOH.edu
Graduated from Miami University in 2020 with a degree in Zoology and Environmental Science
Was a member of the western team, competed in IHSA Semi Finals
Served as western team captain and vice president during her time on the team
Executive Board
The Executive Board is comprised of elected members of MUET and is critical to the success of our team. These student leaders manage the team funds, organize shows, oversee team trips and travel arrangements, keep track of attendance, raise funds, manage the website and communications, ensure safety, and set up team events.