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Intercollegiate Dressage Team (IDA)
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Since 2004, The University of Findlay's Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) Team has qualified for the IDA Nationals both as a team and with individuals. The IDA team was first in the region in 2007 and second in the Region in 2005 and 2006, seventh in nation in 2005 and fourth in the nation in 2006. We have approximately six regional shows each year along with Nationals. We encourage all members and parents to travel with us. Students learn teamwork, time management and how to be an effective rider who produces a winning ride in the dressage arena.
It is not necessary to be an equine major to participate on the team. Many riders attend the University for a variety of other degrees and compete on the team. The IDA team consists of an Introductory level rider, two Training level riders, and a First level rider.
As in IHSA competitions, IDA teams do not transport their own horses to competitions. The host school provides all horses for the competition. The team captain, (the First level rider), participates in a "draw" to determine the team's group of four horses. The horses are then "paraded" while each coach assigns one of its riders to each horse in its group of horses. Riders then mount at their assigned time, receive 10 minutes to warm up and perform their dressage test for the judge.
Tryouts Team tryouts are held during the beginning of September. You will need your show clothes and an ASTM approved helmet. A saddle, girth, saddle pads and bridle will be necessary for practice. Students may rent a tack locker (if available) for $50 a semester to store your equipment. You will try out on one of the University's school horses and will be assigned to an appropriate competition level.
Practices Weekly practices are posted and are held in the early morning!
Cost/Expenses Our IDA team is a school funded team. Therefore, the students membership, travel and showing expenses are covered by the school. For more information about IDA, visit the Intercollegiate Dressage Association website.
Coach: Janet Harms
2006/07 Officers:
Co-Presidents: Danielle Cirelli & Emily Gordon
Vice President: tba
Secretary: tba
Team Photographer: tba
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\ Findlay, OH 45840 \
1-800-472-9502 \ 419-422-8313
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