How do I join the team?
To join the team, you must come to one of the new member mass meetings held at
the beginning of the year, one evaluation ride and the full team mass meeting.
the beginning of the year, one evaluation ride and the full team mass meeting.
Do I need my own horse?
Absolutely not! In fact, most team members do not own horses or do not have their
horses at college with them. In IHSA, the host college provides all of the horses for
the shows, so there is no need to own your own horse.
horses at college with them. In IHSA, the host college provides all of the horses for
the shows, so there is no need to own your own horse.
Do I need to have any riding experience?
No, there are divisions for every level of rider, so we need riders from all experience levels!
Where do you ride?
Our team is based at Willowbrooke Farm in Plymouth Michigan, which is owned
and operated by our coach, Jennifer Blades.
and operated by our coach, Jennifer Blades.
Are there tryouts?
We do hold evaluation riders to give our coach, Jen, a chance to see you ride and ensure
you are placed in the correct division. We do not cut anyone from the team.
you are placed in the correct division. We do not cut anyone from the team.
Do I need my own equipment?
You do not need to own any tack. Any member who wants to show must have the
correct show attire. However, if you do not own show clothes, we can almost
always find clothes that fit you to borrow from other showing members.
correct show attire. However, if you do not own show clothes, we can almost
always find clothes that fit you to borrow from other showing members.
Do I need a car?
No, we all carpool to practice, lessons, and shows, so there is no need to own a car.