About the Team
The Sonoma State Equestrian Team is open to all current SSU students who are dedicated to the equestrian sport. Our team travels throughout Northern California and the U.S. competing through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). We compete as a Hunt Seat Equitation team and a Western Horsemanship team. All shows in the IHSA consist of catch riding: showing a horse provided by another school. The Hunt Seat team competes over fences and in flat classes. Each school in the IHSA league is required to either host or co-host their own show in which other schools in the area attend and participate in.
Our Goals & Purpose
- To encourage further education of horsemanship and equine competition
- To promote IHSA riding disciplines and styles
- To develop a competitive equestrian team on an individual and team level
- To give all SSU students a chance to participate in equestrian activities
- To promote good sportsmanship, a positive attitude, quality leadership, and team spirit in a competitive environment
- To participate in Sonoma’s equine community by hosting and attending local events
- To encourage an all around healthy lifestyle