JOINING THE TEAM
WHAT DO I NEED TO JOIN?
We have spots on our roster for all levels of riders, from those who have never ridden a horse to grand prix competitors. Riders must have a valid passport and proper equipment including an ASTM/SEI certified helmet, tall boots (half chaps are fine for lessons), beige breeches, show shirt and show jacket . Team mates lend each other equipment at shows when possible but is not guaranteed. Other than that, a positive attitude and great sportsmanship are a must!
RIDER COMMITMENT
Riders selected for the team must be able to commit 4 hours per week. We have a weekly workout and weekly lesson scheduled around the team's class schedules. Competitions take place over 4 weekends in New York, 3 in the fall semester starting late October and 1 in the winter semester. Riders must be able to attend most of these competitions and arrangements will be made in the case of an academic conflict. Lessons run for 8 weeks each semester starting at the end of September in the fall semester and mid-January in the winter semester, ending before exams. Riders are encouraged, but not required to find extra opportunities for riding outside of the team
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COSTS
The yearly cost per team member is around $2500, but varies based on yearly fundraising and the size of our roster. Please email us to discuss if costs may be an issue for you.
Costs include:
Lesson and coaching fees: about $500 per semester.
$200 membership fee, this will go towards team events and activities.
Transportation (gas mileage and team busses).
Team and individual IHSA membership fees: about $60 USD
Team merchandise (optional).
Horse show fees: about $300 USD per horse show.
This includes hotels, class fees, and meals
TRYOUTS
Tryout applications will open August 1st for the 2024-2025 season! Please email your tryout video and level placement form to equestriane@uoguelph.ca. The rider level placement form (found below) is based on EC results (if any) and riding experience. These can be found by visiting the "EC Results" link below and entering your name in the "Riders" search bar. Follow our Facebook and Instagram for tryout related announcements.
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Tryout applications are due no later than September 12th. Please contact us through email or social media with any questions!
WHAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE VIDEO?
Videos should be around no longer than 5 minutes in length and include clips flatting at all gaits (walk, sitting and rising trot, full seat and half seat canter) and jumping at the height the rider most often competes/rides at (if applicable). If possible, riders should include clips of them on as many horses as possible as versatility is important in our catch riding style of competition.