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Riding Disciplines

Miami student wearing formal riding attire while on a horse in the outdoor arena

Dressage

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.

Miami student riding a horse while jumping over a large hurdle

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 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.

Students on the western team dressed up in western style clothes

Western

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.

Team Schedule

Spring 2024 Team Schedule
January 27 Spring Tournament of Champions, Savannah, GA
January 27-28 Western at Midway University 
February 10-11 Hunter-Seat at Morehead State University 
February 10-11 Dressage at Otterbein University
February 17-18

Western at Miami University

February 24-25

Hunter-Seat at Midway University 

March 2 Hunter Seat Regionals at Miami University
March 2 Western Regionals at Miami University
March 17 Dressage at Findlay
March 23-24 Western Semi-Finals @ Middle Tennessee State University
April 6 Hunter-Seat Zone Finals at Otterbein University
April 25-28 IDA Nationals Tryon, NC
May 2-5

IHSA National Championship Show Tryon, NC

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