Our Programs

2025 show entries open march 1st. no late entries!

Hunt Seat Classes

1. Sandra Sayre Alumni Flat

Heats to be run if required with a maximum of the top 8 returning for the final, at the discretion of the judge. Only active alumni during the current season are eligible to compete. Top 8 ribbons awarded. Riders may not cross enter into the Alumni Cup.

2. Dreamers & Schemers Advanced Flat

A very challenging flat class utilizing many if not all eligible USEF rulebook tests. Riders will be required to drop stirrups. Heats to be run, if required, with a maximum of the top 8 riders returning for the final, at the discretion of the judge. Riders in the final will be asked to ride part of their workoff with Equicubes. Only active alumni during the current season are eligible to compete. Top 8 ribbons awarded.

3. AdultAmmyStrong 2'3 Fences

To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at 2’3 with at least one change in direction. Top 4 riders asked back to test. Top 6 ribbons awarded. Riders may not cross enter into the Alumni Cup. InActive alumni are eligible to compete but may only cross enter into Reunion flat or any western class.

4. Ridge Top North 2'6 Fences

To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at 2’6 with at least one change in direction. Top 4 riders asked back to test. Only active alumni during the current season are eligible to compete. Top 8 ribbons awarded.

5. ManeJane Alumni Cup

Each Zone may send 3 AEE riders to participate in the Alumni Cup. Additional entries open first come first serve up to 24 riders. The class will be run Cacchione style with all riders receiving a score over fences and on the flat. To be shown over six or more fences at least 2' 3" in height and not to exceed 2' 9", fence width not to exceed height, and including at least one change of direction. A minimum of the top 4 and a maximum of the top 8 riders will be asked back to test. Testing will be performed on the flat and can include USEF tests 1-19. Perpetual trophy and top 8 ribbons awarded.

6. Manhattan saddlery Future Alumni Cup

Entries limited to 16 graduating seniors, if the maximum riders have entered, limits on riders from each IHSA region may be imposed. The class will be run Cacchione style with all riders receiving a score over fences and on the flat. To be shown over six or more fences at least 2' 0" in height and not to exceed 2' 6", fence width not to exceed height, and including at least one change of direction. Optional testing to occur and a maximum of 4 riders asked back to test. Testing will be performed on the flat and can include USEF tests 1-19. Perpetual trophy and top 8 ribbons awarded. Riders must have ridden at a minimum Novice Level.

7. CampusEquestrian.com Reunion Alumni Fences

To be shown over a course of at least 8 fences at 2’6 with at least one change in direction. Top 4 riders asked back to test. Top 8 ribbons awarded. Open to any alumni of the IHSA regardless of when they last showed. Cross entry only into Reunion Flat and western classes.

8. Equijet Reunion Alumni Flat

Heats to be run if required with a maximum of the top 8 returning for the final, at the discretion of the judge. Top 8 ribbons awarded. Open to any alumni of the IHSA regardless of when they last showed. Cross entry into either 2’3 Fences, 2’6 Reunion fences or any western class.

ATOC is also proud to the hosting the Hunt Seat Alumni Nationals finals.

2025 Competition

May 31st - June 1st, 2025

Location

Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center
1 Equestrian, Center St, South Hadley, MA 01075

Judge

Bryan Bradley

Western Classes

9. Steve Maxwell Alumni Horsemanship

To be shown at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring. Leads will count. IHSA Tests 1-8 may be asked. Heats to be run, if required, with a maximum of the top 8 returning for the final, at the discretion of the judge. Top 8 ribbons awarded. Riders in Class 13 may not cross enter Class 9.

10. avon Advanced Horsemanship

To be shown at a walk, jog and lope both ways of the ring. Leads will count. IHSA Tests 1-9 may be asked. Heats to be run, if required, with a maximum of the top 8 returning for the final, at the discretion of the judge. Top 8 ribbons awarded.

11. Ooh La La treats Alumni Reining

To be shown individually in a pre-assigned pattern. Riders in class 13 may not cross into Class 11.

12. Amanda Belcher Western Alumni Cup

Each region may send 2 riders to participate in the Alumni Cup. The class will be run AQHA High Point Western Rider style with all riders receiving a score over in horsemanship and a pre-assigned ranch pattern. Additional testing at the discretion of the judge of a maximum of 8 riders will be asked back to test. Perpetual trophy and top 8 ribbons awarded.

13. AEE western Future Alumni Cup

Each region is encouraged to send graduating senior riders to participate in the Alumni Cup. Western undergraduates may enter but graduating senior entries will be prioritized. Entries limited to 16 undergraduate riders, if the maximum riders have entered, limits on the number of seniors from each IHSA region may be imposed. The class will be run with all riders receiving a score over in horsemanship and a pre-assigned ranch pattern. Additional testing at the discretion of the judge of a maximum of 8 riders will be asked back to test. Perpetual trophy and top 8 ribbons awarded.

14. In memory of Rebecca Del Pizzo Alumni Ranch Riding

To be show individually in a pre-assigned patter.

15. CHA Advanced Alumni Ranch Riding

To be show individually in a pre-assigned patter.

***Management reserves the right to combine classes where entries are less than 6 riders****

ATOC is also proud to the hosting the Western Alumni Nationals finals.

2025 Competition

May 31st - June 1st, 2025

Location

Mount Holyoke Equestrian Center
1 Equestrian, Center St, South Hadley, MA 01075

Judge

Bryan Bradley

High Score Awards

Each year we present the top 6 alumni in both Western & Hunt Seat with ribbons and saddle prizes to celebrate their accomplishments across the regular IHSA season.

2023 Sponsors include Jessie’s Specialty Pads and In memory of Jeff Dye.

In order to be eligible to receive a high score award, you must be an active alumni for the academic IHSA season and be entered into the ATOC show. Awards are presented at the Exhibitor Party the night before ATOC competition.

High Score Awards are calculated using the regular season points data which must be sent to ATOC (alumnitoc@gmail.com) and include the breakdown of all points in each class held. ATOC combines the show points and counts your top 7 shows towards the award. Aka if you showed on 9/24 and were 1st in alumni fences or ranch (7 points) and 2nd on the flat or horsemanship (5 points) you receive 12 points for that show towards the award.

The perpetual trophy is awarded to EITHER the 1st place Hunt Seat OR Western rider with the higher amount of points in their winning high score award.

The Founders Battle

The richest class in Collegiate style Catch riding
$500 in prize money awarded

The Founders Battle invites past winners of the Alumni Cup to battle in a two phase competition for once in a decade bragging rights. This class will only be held every 10 years. The class will be run with all riders receiving a score over fences and on the flat for hunt seat and reining and horsemanship for Western. Additional testing at the discretion of the judge if the point spread between any of the top 4 competitors is within 2 points. Management reserves the option to either not run the class or open to Future Alumni Cup Champions if less than 6 Alumni Cup champions enter. There is no entry fee for this class. However, if riders are not entered in any other classes at the show, management will assess the $25 admin fee (like every other rider) to officially become an exhibitor of the show.