​​​​equestrian student organizations



Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA)

Faculty advisers: 

Stella Prescott, English Hunt Seat Team

Cindy Morehead, Western Team 

For more information view the IHSA English Team and the IHSA WesternTeam websites.  You can also learn more about IHSA by visiting the National IHSA ​official website. 


For more information, view The University of Findlay's IDA website.


Horse Club
Faculty adviser: Robin Koehler

  • Who is eligible to participate? Any UF student interested in horses
  • What is the cost to the student? $10 dues/semester 

What type of activities does the club do? Each semester members participate in social activites such as: ice skating, volleyball, bowling, and movie night. Members also have the opportunity to attend horse-related events like Rolex, Dressage at Devon, Washington International Horse Show, Keenelend Racetrack, American Quarter Horse Congress, and Equine Affaire.


When/how often do you have meetings? Monthly, or as needed


Additional Information: Pilates for Equestrians is offered each semester through Horse Club.


UF Horsemen 

Faculty adviser: Dr. F.D.McCarthy

Who is eligible to participate? Any UF student interested in horses

What is the cost to the student? $10 annual membership dues

What type of activities does the group do? Fundraisers, clinics, conventions, conferences 

When/how often do you have meetings? Twice per month, or as needed 

Additional Information: The UF Horsemen Club was created in affiliation with, and is under the direction of, the American Collegiate Horsemen's Association (ACHA).  Each college chapter joins on a national level to become more involved in the industry and become acquainted with future jobs within the field. UF Horsemen is the fastest growing chapter of the ACHA.  ​        


Block & Bridle

Faculty adviser: Dr. Brian Whitaker,  419-434-5394, whitaker@findlay.edu

The UF Block and Bridle Club became an official club (the first agricultural-related club on campus) on October 16, 2008.  B & B is open to students of all majors that are interested in animal science and equestrian studies.  


2012-2013 Officers:

President: Katie Dalton
Vice President: Nicole Diefenbacher
Treasurer: Sierra Heaton
Secretary: Jessica Swihart
Marshall: Ali Borgert

2012-2013 Committee Chairs: 
Community Service-Kaitlyn Shober
Publicity Committee-Stephanie Moore
Livestock Committee-Stephanie Mescher

2012-2013 Meeting Dates:

(All meetings held in Martin Lecture Hall, Brewer Science Bldg.)
August 30
September 13
September 27
October 11
November 8
December 6
January 24
February 7
February 21
March 14
March 21
April 11
April 25