Team members of the equestrian team.
team members holding up letters on horses
Equestrian team members in a parade.
Competition ribbons.

Equestrian Team

The nationally recognized Miami Equestrian Team (MUET) is a competitive club team of 100 riders at all levels. The team represents all three riding disciplines Dressage, Hunt Seat, and Western competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Interscholastic Dressage Association (IDA). 
Our riders practice twice a week and compete in 6-10 horse shows over the course of the season that runs from September through May. Miami has had great success with our teams and individual riders earning numerous national titles and rankings. 

Students enjoying their Miami Bound experience.Miami Bound

This fun and interactive program provides students the ability to explore the opportunities on campus for horse lovers and build relationships with other students who have common interests. Miami Bound will be August 21–24, 2017.

  • Ride and lesson daily with trained coaches
  • Learn more about the Miami University Equestrian program and become familiar with other facilities on campus
  • Meet new students prior to the start of classes

Disciplines

Member of the dressage team at Miami University.Dressage

The Dressage team began formally in 2008 and has between 15-20 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 www.teamdressage.com.   

Member of the hunt seat team at Miami University.Hunt Seat

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 Otterbein University, Ohio University, Ohio State University, Wilmington College, Denison University, and Ohio Wesleyan 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.

Member of the western team at Miami University.Western

The Western team started in the 1970's and has between 15-20 members each semester. They attend 6-10 Regional IHSA competitions a year competing against Ohio University, Ohio State University, Wilmington College, Denison University, and Ohio Wesleyan 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 www.ihsainc.com.

Team Schedule

MUET Spring 2018 Calendar

January 29: Spring Semester Classes Begin
February 10–11 Otterbein University Hunt Seat Show @ Otterbein
February 18 Combined Regional Western Doubleheader @ Wilmington
February 24–25 Ohio University Hunt Seat Show @ Ohio University
February 25 Wilmington Western Doubleheader @ Wilmington
March 4 IHSA Regionals @ Sid Griffith Equestrian: Hunt Seat AM/Western PM
March 17–18 Western Semi–Finals–Location TBD
March 19–25: Spring Break
April 7 Hunt Seat Zones @ Otterbein University
April 7–8 IDA @ Miami University
April 21 Team Gala
April 28–29 IDA Nationals @ Lake Erie College, Painesville, Ohio
May 3–6: IHSA Nationals– Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
May 14–19: Spring Final Exams