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Cornell University Athletics

2018-19 Equestrian Roster

Melissa Schaefer

  • Position Novice Fences/Intermediate Flat
  • Class Sophomore
  • High School Niskayuna HS
  • Hometown Niskayuna, N.Y.

Biography

As a Freshman (2017-18)

• Placed second in the novice team flat at the Zone 2 Championships.

Before Cornell

• Schaefer has been riding for about seven years and currently trains with Jay Sargent and Kristin Chance.
• She competed in National Junior Hunter Finals this past year, was CDHJC Children’s Hunter Champion and placed sixth nationally with her IEA team.
• In addition, Schaefer was a varsity cheerleader in high school.

Personal

• Melissa is the daughter of Dana and Lawrence Schaefer.
• She is currently enrolled in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Historical Player Information

  • 2017-18Freshman

    Intermediate Fences/Novice Flat
  • 2018-19Sophomore

    Novice Fences/Intermediate Flat