A collegiate horseback-riding career starts with recruitment. Here’s what coaches look for.
In Part 1 of this series, you learned how IHSA and NCEA collegiate horse showing works. Read on to learn how coaches search for potential team riders.
How You React
While shows and circuits across the country are fodder for recruiting opportunities, many coaches flock to the Built Ford AQHYA World Championship Show to find their next star rider or to keep an eye on potential recruits.
There’s a lot that goes into selecting a rider who can handle the pressures of competing for a collegiate equestrian team. Knowing that there is also a lot of stress that comes with showing at the top level, the Ford Youth World sets the perfect stage for coaches to see how riders react in a high-stress situation.
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