The Dressage team began formally in 2008 and has between 25-30 members each semester. Riders work in their weekly lessons to make the horse supple and attentive to the riders aids. We attend 4-6 Regional IDA horse shows a year competing against Otterbein University, The University of Kentucky, Meredith Manor, Oberlin College, Bethany College, and the College of Wooster. For more information on the IDA Horse Show format visit Team Dressage.
The Hunt Seat team started in the 1970's and has over 60 riders each semester. They attend 6-10 Regional IHSA competitions a year competing against Georgetown University, Morehead State, University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, Midway University, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University. Riders work weekly in their lessons on proper equitation, using effective aids. The Hunt Seat team competes both on the flat and over fences. For more information on the IHSA Horse Show format visit www.ihsainc.com.
The Western team started in the 1970's and has between 25-30 members each semester. They attend 6-10 Regional IHSA competitions a year competing against Georgetown University, Morehead State, University of Cincinnati, University of Louisville, Midway University, University of Kentucky, and Xavier University. Riders work weekly on developing a solid seat, balanced upper body, and hands that work independently to communicate with the horse. The Western team competes in the horsemanship and reining. For more information on the IHSA Horse Show format visit IHSA.
| Fall 2025 Team Schedule | |
|---|---|
| September 4-7 | Country Heir Rated Hunter/Jumper Show |
| September 13 | Redhawks Day of Service |
| September 20 | Media Day |
| September 20-21 | Great Parks IEA |
| September 27-28 | University of Louisville Hunt Seat |
| September 27-28 | Bridle Run IEA |
| October 5 | University of Kentucky Hunt Seat |
| October 18-19 | Miami University Hunt Seat |
| October 18 | Sunnybrook IEA |
| October 21-26 | WEC Fall V Hunter Jumper Show |
| October 25-26 | Otterbein Dressage |
| November 1-2 | Wilmington Western |
| November 8-9 | Miami University IEA |
| November 8-9 | Putoff YEDA |
| November 15-16 | Lake Erie Dressage |
| November 15 | Midway Hunt Seat |
| November 18-23 | WEC Thanksgiving Hunter Jumper Show |
| November 22-23 | Morehead Western |
| December 6-7 | Miami University YEDA |
| December 6-7 | Stonegate (Willowbrooke) IEA |
| December 6 | Holiday Tournament of Champions |
| December 13-14 | University of Findlay YEDA |
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