The University of
Colorado Equestrian Club is a very active student organized club involved with
competing in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The club provides
opportunities for club members to learn horsemanship skills and take riding
lessons.
Number of
Officers: 2 Coaches as well as President, Vice-President,
Secretary, Fundraising/Treasurer, Activities Director, and IHSA Liaisons
(English + Western).
Number of Members: 40 members +
Number of Equestrian Events:
varies, usually 5
weekends of shows each year (for each discipline)
Practice Times: No set times, members
appoint personal lessons
Practice Locations: English- Fall
River Farm (directions),
Western- TBA
Who do we Compete Against?: Other schools in our six
state region of IHSA, includes: Wyoming, South Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma
and Colorado. Equestrian members compete in regional events across the
front-range as well as zones and nationals competition.
National Association or
Organization?: The Equestrian Team competes in the IHSA:
Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. (www.ihsainc.com)
Membership Requirements:
1. Be a full-time,
fee-paying student in good standing at CU.
2. Pay Club dues of $75 + 5 fundraisers ($50 each) per
semester.
3. Take minimum number of lessons per semester for each
discipline planning to show in (5 in fall, 4 in spring)
Disciplines:
Western
Horsemanship (open riders do reining), Hunter/Jumper
No Tryouts, No
Experience Necessary
How is Money Raised?: The fundraisers are the
largest money makers (about $100 per person, per activity). These fundraisers
are crucial for the existence of the club. Fundraisers include: concessions,
work at football games and basketball games, sale of Krispy Kremes, beg
letters, and several others that vary year to year.
