The Dressage team began formally in 2008 and has between 25-30 members each semester. Riders work in their weekly lessons to make the horse supple and attentive to the riders aids. We attend 4-6 Regional IDA horse shows a year competing against Otterbein University, The University of Kentucky, Meredith Manor, Oberlin College, Bethany College, and the College of Wooster. For more information on the IDA Horse Show format visit Team Dressage.
The Hunt Seat team started in the 1970's and has over 60 riders each semester. They attend 6-10 Regional IHSA competitions a year competing against Georgetown University, Morehead State, University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, Midway University, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University. Riders work weekly in their lessons on proper equitation, using effective aids. The Hunt Seat team competes both on the flat and over fences. For more information on the IHSA Horse Show format visit www.ihsainc.com.
The Western team started in the 1970's and has between 25-30 members each semester. They attend 6-10 Regional IHSA competitions a year competing against Georgetown University, Morehead State, University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, Midway University, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University. Riders work weekly on developing a solid seat, balanced upper body, and hands that work independently to communicate with the horse. The Western team competes in the horsemanship and reining. For more information on the IHSA Horse Show format visit IHSA.
| Fall 2024 Team Schedule | |
|---|---|
| August 19-22 | Freshman Miami Bound |
| August 22-23 | Sophomore Miami Bound |
| August 26 | First Day of Classes |
| September 3 | First Team Meeting @ 8pm (Location TBD) |
| September 5-8 |
Country Heir “A” Show (Returning Members Only) |
| September 10 |
Team Registration Meeting @ 8pm (Location TBD) |
| September 14-15 | Dressage Clinic with Courtney Monarch |
| September 21 | Tournament of Champions Hunt Seat @ Otterbein University |
| September 21 | Hike-A-Thon Dewitt Pastures |
| September 22 | Media Day Photo Shoot |
| September 28-29 | Hunt Seat @ University of Louisville |
| September 28-29 | IEA @ Bridle Run |
| October 5 | Dressage @ Miami University |
| October 12-13 | Hunt Seat @ Miami University |
| October 19 | IEA @ Sunnybrook |
| October 23-27 | World Equestrian Center "A" Show |
| October 26 | Dressage @ Otterbein University |
| November 2-3 | Western @ Morehead State University |
| November 2-3 | Dressage @ Lake Erie College |
| November 9-10 | IEA @ Miami University |
| November 16-17 | Hunt Seat @ Midway |
| November 16-17 | IEA @ Great Parks |
| November 20-24 | World Equestrian Center "A" Show |
| November 23-24 | Western @ Miami University |
| December 7 | Tournament of Champions Hunt Seat @ Virginia Tech |
| December 7-8 | YEDA @ Miami University |
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