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The NYU Equestrian Team competes as part of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) in Zone 2, Region 4. The IHSA was founded to provide college riders of all skill levels with the opportunity to compete individually and as teams at regional, zone, and national levels. Riders are judged for hunt seat equitation.

In past years, they have been regional champions, competed as a team at zones, and sent riders to Nationals. Teams in their region include: Adelphi University, Fairfield University, Hofstra University, Long Island University, Molloy University, Princeton University, Pratt Institute, Sacred Heart University, St. Joseph's University, and Stony Brook University.

Shows take place on Sunday throughout the fall and spring semester. The team competes in seven to ten shows each academic year. Riders should expect to spend the majority of their Sundays at shows. Riders also take one lesson per week during the practice times listed below.

Prospective riders will submit an interest form  and will be asked to submit video submissions of them riding in place of in-person tryouts. The NYU Equestrian Club is highly competitive. Approval by the Head Coach is required in order to join. Please contact the club president for more information.


CLUB CONSTITUTION: NYU Equestrian Club

CLUB TYPE: Tier 1 - Competitive

CLUB DUES & PARTICIPANT EXPENSES: High

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: Yes

SKILL LEVEL: Tryouts Held - fill out this form if you are interested in joining for 25-26

PRACTICE TIMES: Mondays

PRACTICE LOCATION: Bergen Equestrian Center

ANNUAL COMPETITIONS: 10-12

LEADERSHIP: 
 President - Laney Hawkins
Treasurer - Grace Brooks

COACH:
Head Coach - Ashton Phillips

NATIONAL GOVERNING BODY: Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association

TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @nyuequestrian
Tik Tok: @nyuequestrian

General Contact: nyueqteam@gmail.com

PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
2008 - Region 4 Team Champions
2009 - Region 4 Team Champions
2011 - Region 4 Team Champions
2025 - Five Individual Regional Qualifiers
2025 - One Individual Zone Qualifier

Campus Rec (Join Team Graphic)

BEFORE JOINING: 

*This club requires mandatory baseline concussion testing prior to participating*
**This club requires pre-approval from the Head Coach prior to registering**