ABOUT THE TEAM

The Trinity University Equestrian Team was founded in 2001 by a group of avid equestrians who wanted to include horseback riding to Trinity's list of wonderful clubs. The team today is still fairly small, but is flourishing as more and more people express interest in joining the team. There are no tryouts to join the team, there are no club dues to pay, and members are not expected to compete in all the shows, but members are expected to remain active in the club by participating in club activities, fundraisers, and by representing the team at the shows Trinity hosts.

No previous experience is required to join the team. Current members range from beginners (no riding experience whatsoever) to people who ride on "A" show circuits. The team primarily rides and competes in hunt seat equitation events both on the flat and over fences. In the hunter classes, the riders are judged solely on the form and abilities of the rider. If there is enough interest, the team might branch out into riding in western classes at shows as well.