I remember my first Intercollegiate horse show as a member of the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers. We arrived at Mount Holyoke College in our big, blue school bus, surrounded by much larger schools in their luxury charter buses. It was incredibly intimidating, much like any big show, but this time, instead of just my horse and I out there on our own, I was part of a team of riders that cheered each other on. Our mounts were chosen from names in a basket, which evened the playing field for everyone. I will never forget the powerful mixture of anticipation, camaraderie, and school pride that came with the experience.