Overview: 
The University of Findlay's Western Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Team is the top equestrian team in the nation.

In 2001, The University of Findlay became the first school in the IHSA's history to win national championships in both the western and English disciplines. The western team captured championships again in 2005 and 2007. 

Findlay continued its record-breaking streak in 2007 by scoring 20 points over the closest competitor, the largest margin in IHSA national's history. Also in 2007, Travis Womer became the first rider in the IHSA 40-year history to win Individuals in western and English disciplines. 

The University of Findlay is the first IHSA school to have High-Point riders three years in a row: Jake Bowman (2005), Travis Womer (2006-also the first High-Point rider to win both the open and reining classes), and Trevor Dare (2007). 


After their great showing at Nationals, Travis Womer and Trevor Dare continued their success by riding in the Collegiate Reining Championship of the NRHA Derby in Oklahoma City, OK.  Travis earned the  Championship honors, while Trevor was Reserve Champion.  




The coaches, instructors and staff are dedicated and proud of the intense equestrian programs that help develop the most accomplished inter-collegiate riders. Students learn teamwork, time  management and how to be a successful rider. Although participation in the IHSA requires hard work and commitment, there are many rewards.

Shows:
The host college provides all horses, tack and equipment. Riders are judged on horsemanship. In addition to semi-finals and nationals, there are approximately eight qualifying shows per year. 

Team:
Riders come from many different degree programs. The varsity team has 41 riders (2007/08) who ride at the top of their determined IHSA level. The junior varsity team has 31 (2007/08) riders. Both the varsity and junior varsity riders work together and share the success of a well-rounded team.