Bethany's Worst Receives IHSA Sportsmanship Award

BETHANY, W.Va. – Sophomore Equine Studies major Ashley Worst of Apollo, Pennsylvania, has received the Sportsmanship Award from the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The award, which is given to one student athlete in each IHSA region, recognizes the exceptional sportsmanship exhibited throughout all levels of riding. Worst will receive a prize furnished by the United States Hunter Jumper Association and will be included in the organization's online magazine.

"Throughout the history of IHSA, I have been impressed by the caliber of sportsmanship and teamwork exhibited by our student athletes, who strive to succeed in the arena and classroom," said founder and IHSA Executive Director, Bob Cacchione. "Our partnership with USHJA is rooted in shared values and a commitment to recognize athletic excellence, integrity and service."

Criteria for the award includes going above and beyond to support athletes from their own team

and others, consistently providing help or assistance at shows or with community service projects that is beyond average participation, and/or acting selflessly towards horse(s), rider(s), coach(es) or others in such a way that their actions reflect IHSA's highest levels of sportsmanship.