TEAM

CUWEC proudly accepts riders from all backgrounds and disciplines! Together we have a strong foundation of teamwork, friendship, and horsemanship. We are proud to be a student-run organization at Cornell University.

Coach

Nicky Kurty

Nicky Kurty is the owner of Oakwood Manor Equestrian Facility and has over 15 years of coaching, riding, breeding, and training experience. She has coached for CUWEC for over 15 years and has taken riders to IHSA Regionals. For more information on Oakwood manor please visit: https://oakwoodmanor.biz/about/

Captains

Ciera Wolff

Hi everyone! My name is Ciera Wolff and I am from Hershey PA. I am a junior majoring in animal science concentrating in dairy management. I have two horses and I have been riding since I was seven. I have been on the team for all of the years I have been at Cornell & I am super excited for this next season!

Kaleb Gramsch

My name is Kaleb Gramsch! I'm a junior from Colorado Springs stuydying animal science. In the future I hope to become a veterinarian and own my own practice.

Executive Board

Emma Dewey

Secretary

Hi, I'm Emma! I'm a junior, majoring in Biological Sciences, and I'm from Atlanta, GA. I've been riding horses since I was four years old and I competed in Western Pleasure and breakaway roping. I'm excited to be serving as the secretary this year!

Adrian Sottosanti

Treasurer

Hi, I'm Adrian! I'm a sophomore in animal science, I joined the team in the fall of 2025, and I'm excited to be serving as the team treasurer this year!

Gia Lish

Social Media Chair

Hi everyone! I'm Gia, a sophomore studying English and Theatre. I rode english in middle school but started in western in the spring of 2026 when I joined the team! I'm super excited to be one of the social chairs this year, I can't wait to show off all of our fantastic team members!

Adison Davis

Social Media Chair

Hi, I'm Adison Davis, a second year architecture major and one of CUWEC's social media managers! When I'm not in the studio working on models, I'll be behind the camera capturing our team's best rides and showing off our amazing members. See you on the feed and out in the arena!

Noor Gaibi

New Member Coordinator

Hi I'm Noor. I'm a hotelie who loves horses. I started out riding english, but now i'm a western girl. I love exploring trails all over the world.

Elliot Hendrix

Fundraising Chair

Hi, I'm Elliot. I'm a junior majoring in public policy and have been riding with the team since my sophomore fall. I grew up working with horses and I'm currently the fundraising chair!

The Team