Moving to college can be a big change for many students.
I was lucky enough to go to a school that allowed me to bring my horse to school with me. But after I sold my faithful gelding, Lopin En Style, I was horseless and starting to get the itch to show again.
Murray State University, thankfully, has an equestrian team that competes through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
I quickly learned that showing for your school brings a whole new kind of pride.
IHSA is made up of co-ed teams whose riders range in levels of riding ability. There are eight levels in English riding, beginner through Medal, and six in western, beginner through open.
The IHSA website states that IHSA competition is “highly praised for its structure of competition.”
“The IHSA allows riders with various degrees of experience in the hunter and western rider disciplines to compete individually or on a team. Competition plays a role, but student enthusiasm and team spirit are the major objectives. Emphasis is on learning, sportsmanship and fun,” the website states.
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