Equestrian Team Information

The Randolph—Macon College equestrian team welcomes riders of all levels who are interested in competing in hunt seat equitation (all IHSA Region 1 competitions are hunt seat equitation).

We particularly encourage less experienced riders to consider becoming part of the team. IHSA shows are fun and exciting, with competition at a range of levels from beginner (walk/trot) through experienced (open). Because points are awarded equally for place finishes at all levels, this is truly a sport where every member can make a difference for the team.

Equestrian team members do not need to have a horse in order to compete; in fact, IHSA rules require the host team to provide all the horses for the competition.

WHERE WE TRAIN

Our training facility is The Pines, which is located only 3 miles from the R-MC campus. The Pines provides school horses for all lessons.

POLICIES AND FEES

Members of the R-MC Equestrian Team commit to a minimum of ten riding lessons per semester with trainer Bruce Nachman at The Pines and agree to participate in all horse shows and team activities to the best of their abilities.

Lesson fees are $400 per semester for ten lessons. (Additional lessons may be arranged directly with The Pines.) In addition, each team member pays IHSA dues (currently $30).

The college provides transportation to shows and pays the team’s travel costs and show entry fees.

IHSA COMPETITIONS

The IHSA seeks to make equestrian competition available to any college student, without regard to the student’s financial resources, riding level, or show experience. At IHSA events, all competitors ride horses provided by the host college, and riders choose their horses by drawing lots. The IHSA notes, “The theory behind this structure is to equalize variables of the competition and test the horsemanship of the contestants.”

At IHSA Division I shows, students are able to compete in hunt seat equitation both on the flat and over fences.

COMPETITION SCHEDULE 2011-2012

TEAM ROSTER