2025-2026 SEASON

 

The Auburn IHSA Equestrian Team is a University Organization. It is open to all students with a desire to learn about horses and get practical, hands-on experience.  Our competitive show teams are open to men and women riders of all skill levels in the hunt seat discipline.

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Executive Board

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As an official University club, we will have an elected Executive Board to run the team, which is made up of the Officers and Committee Chairs:

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• President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

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• Committee Chairs: Team Travel, Social Media, Horse Show, Community Service, Fundraising, Marketing, and Social Events.

 

Practice

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• You will be responsible for catching, grooming, tacking, and putting your horse away.

• You will need to plan to arrive early and stay after to care for your horse. 

• Practice times will normally be held in the mornings (7:00 – 11:00 am M-F) during the week.

• Practices will be 45 minutes to an hour long.

 

Membership Types & Fees

 

• Members are chosen through a tryout process (tiers will be based on rider preference and the coach's discretion). Pricing is per semester. ​

• Tier 1: Rides once per week for 12 weeks (12 practices), these members are not eligible to compete - $720​

• Tier 2: Rides twice per week for 12 weeks (24 practices), may be eligible to compete - $1,440​

• Tier 3: Rides three times per week for 12 weeks (36 practices), may be eligible to compete - $2,160​

• General members: These members do not ride but are eligible to participate in club activities!

 

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Workouts

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• Tier 2 and 3 members are required to work out twice per week in team-arranged workouts.

• Tier 1 members can opt into team workouts.

 

Team Dues

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$75 per year, which will include two team shirts in addition to membership fees. 

 

Show Fees

 

Show fees will vary and may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Entry fees (price varies and is set by our region annually) 

• All meals while traveling (breakfast usually included at the hotel, boxed lunches, and dinner)

• Gas/transportation 

• Hotel

• Coaches' expenses (food, lodging, travel, etc.)

           

Show Clothes

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All clothes are the responsibility of the riders.  Auburn does have some show clothing for riders to use.  Many team members are willing to share clothes as well. The following will be the rider’s responsibility:

*IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU ASK THE COACHING STAFF FOR ADVICE WHEN BUYING NEW CLOTHING/GEAR*

• Approved helmet

• Hunt coat                    

• Breeches: Tan, Tailored Sportsman or Ariat

• Tall Boots

• Shirt

• Belt

• Gloves

• Hairnets

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​Tryouts

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• Tryouts will be held at the beginning of each school year. We need riders of all skill levels and experience.

• There will be a $25 tryout fee or a $15 tryout fee for Beginner/Introductory Riders (walk/ trot) with less than 24 weeks of experience.

• Click here for 2025-2026 tryout information

 

EXPECTATIONS

Please review the expectations for being on the Auburn University IHSA Hunt seat team below.

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Limitations

• The IHSA team is open to all full-time students. ***Seniors in the last semester can be part-time

• Must be in good academic standing

• Both men and women are permitted to ride and compete. 

• Due to horse welfare, we will enforce a maximum 200 lb weight limit for all riders.