Findlay, Ohio, Nov. 5, 2004 – The University of Findlay will host two Intercollegiate Horse Show Association shows this weekend, with a hunt seat show at the James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex at 9:30 a.m. Saturday and a western competition at the South Campus at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday.

Riders from UF and seven other universities will compete in English-style riding and jumping at the Saturday show. Approximately 25 UF students will compete in the show. Riders will earn points for themselves and their teams through their ability to control the horses and their posture on the horses.

Sunday’s show will host 24 UF riders and students from eight visiting universities. Riders ranging from beginning to advanced levels of experience will be judged for their horsemanship.

The University will supply all the horses for the shows.

The public is welcome to attend both shows, and admission is free.

The University of Findlay offers majors in western and English equestrian studies leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees. A 73-acre farm provides space for the western riding and pre-veterinary medicine programs, while the 42-acre James L. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex is home to the English riding program and University Equine Veterinary Services, Inc. UF’s English and western riding teams have both won national championships in 2001.

The James J. Child Jr. Equestrian Complex is just outside of Findlay at the corner of Olive St. and C.R. 201. The South Campus is located eight miles south of Findlay on C.R. 40.

The University of Findlay is a comprehensive university located in Findlay, Ohio, about 45 miles south of Toledo. With a total enrollment of more than 4,600 full-time and part-time students, The University of Findlay is noted for its innovative, career-oriented programs in more than 60 majors and eight master’s degrees. For more information, visit www.findlay.edu.