
Ira
Shankar
Hunt Seat Class of 2026
About Me
As a junior from Coppell, Texas, I am excited about the opportunity to continue my passion and ride at a collegiate level. I currently compete in the 3'3" Junior Hunters and equitation rings with guidance from Debbie DiVecchia and Megan Mullane out of Windswept Farm. While I may not compete as actively on the A-circuit as others, I am thrilled with the results I have accumulated including winner of Dallas Hunter Jumper Scholarship Circuit (DHJSC) Equitation Challenge and being awarded the Tom & Louise Perpetual Trophy awarded to the High Point Equitation Rider of the Year. Additionally, I have received numerous top placings and championships in the THIS Medal, Children's Hunters, and was recently DHJSC Equitation Champion as well as USHJA Gold Level Outreach recipient.
Outside of horses, I am an aspiring entrepreneur with my own online store. I started my small business, Everlasting Belts, in 2022 and have grown the company to over 1,300 followers on Instagram and 800+ successful sales and happy customers. Due to starting my own business, I would love to continue pursuing a business track in either marketing or entrepreneurship.
Academically, I am very driven and heavily involved in clubs and community service. I am a member of the Coppell High School Student Council and Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) club. I was recently a State Career Development Conference - Marketing Qualifier in February of 2024, and recently inducted into the Assisteens Auxiliary League of Coppell, a club that fosters volunteering opportunities to connect with the community.
Along with being able to continue my passion in college, riding on a collegiate equestrian team would also provide me with the opportunity to be surrounded by a group of people who enjoy the horses and the environment as much as I do. I look forward to being able to apply my hard work on a team and cheer my teammates on as we all work toward the same goal.
Results
Tom & Louise Perpetual Trophy Winner
Awarded to the High Point Equitation Rider at Year End
USHJA Outreach Gold Medal Recipient
Received more than 100 points in order to secure the Gold Medal out of 30+ in Zone 7 for the USHJA Outreach program
Multiple Championships & Top Placings in the Hunter & Equitation Arenas
I have received numerous championships and top placings in the hunters and equitation and am currently in the top 40 in the THIS regional standings for 2024
Details
Windswept Farms
Debbie DiVecchia and Megan Mullane
Coppell High School
GPA (unweighted): 3.6
GPA (weighted): 4.7
Clubs, Community Involvement, & Career Development:
Entrepreneur - Check out Everlasting Belts!
Marketing & Social Media Intern: Bradford Media
DECA Member + State Qualifier
Student Council Member
Assisteens Auxiliary League of Coppell Inductee