Lindsey Phibbs ’02 (2025) – Skidmore College Athletics Hall of Fame

Lindsey Phibbs was a once-in-a-generation equestrian talent whose poise, precision, and grace were instrumental in propelling the women’s riding team to national prominence.  

As captain in her sophomore year, she led her team to national team championships in both the Open Fences and Open Flat divisions. In the same season, she captured the coveted Cacchione Cup, the highest honor for extraordinary individual performance. The 1999 riding team was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.  

Phibbs was celebrated not only for her results but also for her quiet determination and leadership. She was known for having a tremendous feel for the horse and a remarkable eye from the moment she stepped into the ring — instincts that elevated her to the top tier of collegiate riders. 

Phibbs was already a rising star in the equestrian world before she came to Skidmore College. In 1997, she was named National Junior Equestrian of the Year by the US Equestrian Federation. She was also the national junior jumper champion and winner of the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Finals. 

After Skidmore, Phibbs pursued a career in medicine, becoming a respected OB/GYN in Toledo, Ohio. She brought the same care, precision, and compassion to her patients that she had shown as a rider and teammate. 

Lindsey Phibbs passed away in 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She is remembered as an extraordinary athlete and dedicated physician who was deeply loved by her family, friends, and teammates. Her legacy endures in the many lives she touched and inspired.