VTCC Conrad Cavalry

04/14/2025

Conrad Cavalry had an eventful weekend learning about the skeleton structure of horses with Sandy and practicing lunge lines!

03/14/2025

Just a reminder that we have our equine skeleton experience coming up in less than a month! Use the link in the original post or QR code to sign up!

We have an exciting opportunity coming up this Spring! Sandy Siegrist, a long-time supporter of the VTCC and Conrad Cavalry, will be holding a clinic centered around understanding equine bone structure and defects. Please scan the QR code below or follow this link ( https://forms.gle/AeM3CVzuDmY7so897 ) to sign up for this unique experience!

"Sandy graduated from Virginia Tech in 1985 and was in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. She holds Master’s degrees in Finance (Cal State) and Banking Administration (University of Washington). After a corporate career that included KPMG, Bank of America, Microsoft and Expedia, she has traveled the world providing healing and bodywork services to the equestrian community. She works on horses and riders in all equestrian sports, from beginner through Olympic levels. She also teaches classes in anatomy, nutrition, equine dissections, behavior/training and various modalities of bodywork. She has been collecting and studying skeletons for many years and has a group of “teachers” (skeletons ranging in age from 8 months old through 29 years old) to help students understand how to optimize their horse’s performance and health. Sandy now resides in Pilot Mountain, NC and comes to Virginia Tech frequently to volunteer and serve on alumni committees."

03/06/2025

These cadets have put in hard work these past couple weeks, cumulating to their Mucker Exam and tap book review this past Sunday. Congratulations to the newest members of Conrad!

02/21/2025

We have an exciting opportunity coming up this Spring! Sandy Siegrist, a long-time supporter of the VTCC and Conrad Cavalry, will be holding a clinic centered around understanding equine bone structure and defects. Please scan the QR code below or follow this link ( https://forms.gle/AeM3CVzuDmY7so897 ) to sign up for this unique experience!

"Sandy graduated from Virginia Tech in 1985 and was in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. She holds Master’s degrees in Finance (Cal State) and Banking Administration (University of Washington). After a corporate career that included KPMG, Bank of America, Microsoft and Expedia, she has traveled the world providing healing and bodywork services to the equestrian community. She works on horses and riders in all equestrian sports, from beginner through Olympic levels. She also teaches classes in anatomy, nutrition, equine dissections, behavior/training and various modalities of bodywork. She has been collecting and studying skeletons for many years and has a group of “teachers” (skeletons ranging in age from 8 months old through 29 years old) to help students understand how to optimize their horse’s performance and health. Sandy now resides in Pilot Mountain, NC and comes to Virginia Tech frequently to volunteer and serve on alumni committees."

02/10/2025

Spring 2025 tap is underway! In our first week, our 11 prospective new members have learned proper barn and horse safety, grooming techniques, and how to complete daily maintenance.

11/12/2024

Conrad Cavalry had the honor to participate in the veterans day parade in Roanoke this past weekend. Here's some fun photos from the event! 🐴

10/15/2023

Fall Pass in Review was a success!

10/12/2023

September 29th, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets held their annual Corps Fest, an opportunity for freshmen and sophomore cadets to learn about different organizations that the Corps has to offer.
We had a great turnout, and are very grateful we were permitted to bring Ash the horse onto Upper Quad to show interested cadets even more of what we're about!

09/18/2023

This weekend, Conrad Cavalry held our first Troop Training of the semester at the barn. Troop Training allows for unit cohesion and morale as we work together to learn and improve upon skills, conduct large group lessons, and discuss plans.

This week, we focused on reviewing the basics: handling safety, proper grooming and tacking techniques, and tack maintenance. During lessons, some members even got extra balance and core workouts learning how to ride without a saddle! We are looking forward to an amazing year filled with growth and furthering our community connectivity!

Big thank you to our host and instructor, Rose Lafferty (Wild Irish Rose Equestrian Center) and her amazing horses!

09/10/2023

We are very grateful to have been a part of the Grand Opening of the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, but even more grateful to have been able to speak with so many of our amazing alumni!