Members and their horses compete against multiple schools through Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association during a two-day horse show in fall. Members earn points based on their placings, those points are then added to create a team score. The top scoring two teams in each division advance to a state competition, where schools from the entire state of Wisconsin compete to earn state titles and awards. The team competes in a variety of disciplines and classes. Through this club, horses and riders develop as a strong team with new talents discovered through their hard work and dedication. Riders learn that through dedication and hard work, goals are reached and even surpassed. They learn to work outside their comfort zone and as a result grow to become stronger and better-rounded individuals. Riders also learn to work for the good of the team in a sport that is normally considered an individual sport.
Season
Equestrian Club starts in May and goes through October. The reginal meet is at the end of September and State is at the end of October if the team qualifies.
Are try-outs required?
Team members must be experienced riders that can safely and confidently walk, trot, and canter a horse along with successfully completing a Western or English show pattern. Try outs and seniority are used to determine which riders ride in which discipline slots for the meets.
Are there cuts or limits to the number of participants?
No
What are the membership qualifications?
Competing members must have a horse that he/she can transport and compete with and all the necessary tack and show clothing. Horses are required to have a negative Coggins. Members must attend practices consistently in order to be a part of the club, this requires members to trailer their horses to a local farm.
What are the main events/activities?
Members are required to show under 3 judges in one weekend-long Regional show under WIHA guidelines. If the club advances to state, another weekend long show is required. Members earn a varsity letter if the club advances to state.
Are there any extra costs to participate?
Team members are responsible for covering all costs which include WIHA membership, regional and state show and stall fees, travel, and hotel or camping accommodations. Sponsorships and fundraising is utilized to help try to offset those costs.
