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.
| Spring 2025 Team Schedule | |
|---|---|
| January 25-26 | Western @ Morehead State University |
| February 8-9 | Western @ Miami University |
| February 8-9 | Dressage @ Otterbein University |
| February 15-16 | Hunt Seat @ Midway University |
| February 22 | Western Regionals @ Miami University |
| February 23 | Dressage @ Findlay |
| March 1-2 | IEA Regionals @ Miami University |
| March 8-9 | Hunt Seat @ Miami University |
| March 15-16 | Western Semi-Finals @ West Texas A&M |
| March 21-23 | IEA Zones @ Albion College |
| March 22 | Hunt Seat Regionals @ Midway University |
| March 29 | IEA Western @ Miami |
| April 5 | Zones @ Miami University |
| April 12 | Team Gala @ Miami University |
| April 24-27 | Dressage Nationals @ St Louis |
| April 24-27 | IEA Nationals @ St. Louis |
| April 30-May 4 | IHSA Nationals @ Tryon International Equestrian Center |
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