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Photo gallery: Equestrian program at Mississippi College

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3 years ago

December 28, 2021

Photo gallery: Equestrian program at Mississippi College

by Vickie King, Mississippi Today
December 28, 2021

Mississippi College student Sydney Pace, 18, has been riding horses since she was 9 years old. At 4 feet 11 inches tall, the Oxford native has become an expert at handling horses vastly larger than herself.

A psychology major, Pace said it’s long been a goal to join the riding team at Mississippi College. Established in 2007, the equestrian program operates at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County. However, with the recent loss of the team’s coach, there is currently no team in place. This means students don’t compete in competitions, but Pace and other riders at the college do earn a physical education credit. She still rides for the enjoyment, and for her love of horses.

Sydney Pace leads Key West from his stall to a grooming station to prepare him for a ride at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Key West is a study in patience as Sydney Pace, adjust a bridle to the large horse at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Key West enjoys a brush-down by Mississippi College student Sydney Pace, 18, of Oxford at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Sydney Pace is a psychology major at Mississippi College in Clinton. Pace grooms Key West in preparation him for a ride at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Key West remains patient as Sydney Pace adjusts a bridle on the large horse at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Sydney Pace, 18, of Oxford, is a psychology major at Mississippi College in Clinton. Pace and her mount Key West perform jumps at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Key West nuzzles for treats from Mississippi College student Sydney Pace after a ride at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Sydney Pace, 18, is a psychology major at Mississippi College in Clinton. Pace and her mount Key West head back to the stables after a ride at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.
Mississippi College student Sydney Pace and her mount Key West after a ride at Providence Hill Farm in Hinds County, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.

This article first appeared on Mississippi Today and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State

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2 weeks ago

March 22, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2025-03-22 09:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 21-23

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2 weeks ago

March 21, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-21 08:59:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 21-23), Mississippi offers a range of exciting events. Highlights include Hal’s Marching MALfunction Second Line Stomp and Jessie Robinson’s blues performance in Jackson, as well as the Natchez Food & Wine Festival and the Natchez Little Theatre’s production of *This Side of Crazy*. There are also numerous exhibitions like *Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South* in Jackson and *Gold in the Hills* in Vicksburg. Other events include the 48th Annual Crawfish Classic Tennis Tournament in Hattiesburg, karaoke nights in Laurel, and a variety of family-friendly activities across the state.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16

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3 weeks ago

March 14, 2025

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-03-14 07:26:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (March 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events. In Jackson, iconic saxophonist Boney James performs at the convention center, while the JXN Food & Wine festival showcases culinary talents. The LeFleur Museum District hosts a “Week of Wonder,” and several exhibitions, including “Of Salt and Spirit,” celebrate Black quilters. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage tours, a reenactment of Annie Stewart’s story, and a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. In Hattiesburg, comedian Rob Schneider performs, and various events like a St. Patrick’s Day pub crawl and a talent show will take place throughout the area.

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