Q. Do I need to own my own horse to be on the team?
A. No, The University that is putting on the show supplies the horses. and during lessons and practice times we ride the coache's horses.

Q. Does it take up a lot of time?
A. No, the equestrian team does not take a lot of time. The shows only take up 4 weekends a year per discipline and while we do require one lesson a week we work around school and personal scheduals to find a time that works for both you and the coach.

Q. Do I need to be a full-time student?
A. Any student may join the UC Equestrian Team. However IHSA requires that only full-time undergraduate students may participate in the competitions.

Q. How much does it cost?
A. IHSA membership fee is $30.00 per discipline or $40.00 for both. U.C.E.T. has a requirement of $175, per quarter to be on the team. This includes once a week lessons with our coach, Missy Jo. There is also a cost of $25.00 per class per show, for most riders this comes to fifty for the show, but if you show in mulitiple diciplines or classes it may be more.

Q. Where are the facilities located?
A. Saddle Lake Equestrian Center where the private and/or group lessons take place is in Alexandria, KY, about 25 min south of campus. Competitions take place at multiple facilities throughout Kentucky and Ohio, transportation is provided to and from horse shows.

Q. Who do I need to contact to find out more information or to join?
A. Contact one of our officers located on the home page

Q. Do I have to have any experience?
A. IHSA is set up so that riders of all levels can compete. Therefore no experience is necessary.