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Team Expectations
Each team has 2 competition weekends a semester. Students have opportunities to advance to higher levels by obtaining points. Points are obtained based on placing at competition. When a student completes a level, they have the opportunity to advance to regional, zone and national competitions.
You don't need riding experience, a horse, or riding equipment to be on the team! We accept all levels of riders to try out for the team.
Riders will have team 1 lesson per week with their designated coach. Our coaches are volunteer coaches and work the UNT lessons in with their client schedule. Lessons are done in small group settings (2-5 students), so this may give the opportunity for students to carpool together.
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​We are one of the most active sports clubs at UNT. We are cognizant of members being full time students who may also be working, so we strive to create a good school life balance.
Dues
Dues are $600 + price of entry fees for the English team and $450 for the Western Team. Dues cover all transportation to and from all competitions (including vehicle rentals, gas and hotel fees), 1 entry fee per competition (for Western only), team uniform (2 polos and 2 long sleeve shirts) and 1 team lesson per week with the designated coach. We highly encourage all riders to work out weekly and take additional lessons to strengthen their skills.
IHSA requires a $45 membership fee to be paid annually after you try out and make a team. Do not pay for this membership until you have been instructed by an officer to do so. Each student only has 8-10 consecutive semesters to compete on an IHSA team, so paying for this membership starts a "timer". This "timer" will continue to run even if you take a semester break from the team.
Other costs can include appropriate riding attire for lessons and competitions. This will be at the responsibility of the rider. Payment plans are available for team dues.
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*These prices are subject to change, and are being applied to the 23-24 academic year.
Time Requirements
Practice
1 Practice per week
Typically 1 hour
Although attendance to practice is not necessarily required we strongly encourage you to attend every practice to receive sufficient time with your coach to feel prepared for shows and improve as a rider.
Barn Hours
4 Hours per month
Ideally 1 hour each practice
Riders are required to complete 6 hours of barn chores for your coach each month as a means of assisting our coaches with the tasks they don't have the time to complete since they are coaching our team. We take up a lot of our coaches time, this is our way of giving back to them.
Competitions
2 Competitions per semester
3 days, Friday-Sunday
We compete for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) which gives opportunities to college level students to compete and ride at a collegiate level. We have a stock seat (western) and hunt seat (English) team that we take to go compete. Competitions are based on equitation (judging riders' performance on a horse vs judging how a horse performs).
Club Meetings
2 Club Meetings per month
1 hour each
Our officers host monthly club meetings that members are required to attend. At these meetings, we are able to discuss IHSA shows, fundraisers, social events, and general team information.
Fundraising Events
The amount of fundraisers varies, but attendance is required.
The team runs various fundraising events to collect more funds for our club. These events require attendance from all members to be successful and to run smoothly.
Social Events
1 Social Event per month
1-3 hours typically
UNT Equestrian hosts social events regularly for members to socialize and get to know one another, this is to harbor a friendly and welcoming environment.
Club Members
Club members are non-competing members, these students pay a $50 due per year to attend socials, fundraisers, and team meetings. These students are valued to help run fundraisers and other socials.
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These students do not ride or have to complete barn hours. These students do no attend shows typically.