Sierra Dunn
Sierra Dunn
Year: Sr.
Hometown: Florence, Mass.
High School: Northampton
Position: Intermediate
Major: Mathematics/Physics

2018-2019: Third place in Novice Flat at both Smith Show and Williams Show ... Second place in Novice Fences and first place in Novice Flat at Mount Holyoke Show ... Fifth place in Novice Flat at Winter II Tournament of Champions Show ... First place in Novice Fences at Smith College Show ... First place in Novice Flat at Hampshire Show ... 

Before Mount Holyoke: Attended Northampton High School in Northampton, Mass. and graduated in 2018 ... seven year member of the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team and went to IEA Nationals twice during her high school career. 

Personal: Mathematics and Physics double major at Mount Holyoke College ... varsity hunt seat equestrian team manaer ... won the Bennett Prize in Physics and the Mildred L Sanderson Prize in Math in 2019 ... Sarah Williston Scholar (2020) and earned the Class of 1937 Prize in Math in 2021 ... Sigma Pi Sigma Society ... IHSA National All-Academic First Team (2019, 2020, 2021).

Favorite MHC Tradition: Mountain Day! I looove hiking and I always go on the longer hike with the Outing Club.

Why Mount Holyoke?: I am local, so I was first drawn to the riding program from coming to horse shows here. In high school, I rode at the Smith College barn, and when they had shows there, it always seemed like the Mount Holyoke team had the most fun and team spirit, while also winning. When I came to visit campus, I was impressed by how nice and welcoming everyone was. I guess I also liked the idea of a small liberal arts college where I could have more individual attention from my professors and research opportunities, but to be honest I think I was mostly sold on the riding program. 

Favorite Quote:   "Look through your eyes!" - CJ encouraging me actively think while riding (it's hard!) 

Favorite Pre-Competition Snack or Meal: Kristina Lester's mother always brings the best food to shows! 

What is one of your favorite books/movies/tv shows?  So many! It really depends on my mood. The Queen's Gambit was good!