Wilson offers many opportunities for students to get involved in equestrian teams and clubs. Stay up-to-date on team standings by visiting the Wilson College Equestrian Facebook page. Dressage Team (IDA) The Team The purpose of the Wilson College Dressage Team is to educate all members and others interested about the discipline of dressage through riding and other activities. Currently the team competes with other colleges and universities in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA). Throughout the year, all members are able to demonstrate their newfound knowledge and skills at Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions and Wilson schooling shows. The team is made up of two groups; riding and non-riding members. Riding members are chosen to compete in IDA competitions based upon their skill. Non-riding members are the back-bone of the team, supporting its members at competitions and competing in home schooling shows. Practices Riding members are placed into practices and competitions based upon their level of skill which is determined by the coach along with the team captain at try-outs which are held at the beginning of every academic year in the fall. Practices are designed to help develop riders’ overall dressage skill and knowledge along with preparing for Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions. This includes one-hour practices once a week riding different horses. Riders will perform different dressage tests and movements during practices allowing them to broaden their base of dressage. Visit the Intercollegiate Dressage Association's website for more information. Drill Team Full Drill Full Drill is a group of eight riders that together perform drill movements at the walk and trot to music. We have three alternate riders this year that fill in when a full drill member cannot ride. We practice Friday nights at 7p.m. and perform at various open houses and other events throughout the year including Earth Day. Quadrille Quadrille is a group of four riders who perform drill movements at a walk, trot and canter to music. The movements are faster and closer than those in the full drill, and require extreme concentration and control. Quadrille is currently inactive in order to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the full drill since we have a lot of new members this year. Equine Facilitated Theraputics Club The EFT Club (Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club) was created to educate the students of Wilson College about the benefits of equine therapies, to build and maintain a support system for families with children with special needs, and to get the students involved in making changes to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that will benefit all riders (therapeutic as well as non-therapeutic). Click here for more information. Eventing Team Hunt Seat Team (IHSA) The Wilson College IHSA Team competes with other schools and universities at hunter horse shows in flat and fences classes. It gives students the opportunity to ride horses competitively during the school year. The Wilson College Equitation team is currently competing in IHSA, Zone 3, Region 1. They do three to five IHSA shows every semester. Wilson hosts one to two home shows a semester. There is usually one representative for each class/level. We are currently competing against Bucknell University, Dickinson College, Gettysburg College, Lebanon Valley College, Lycoming College, Millersville University and Susquehana University. About: This club was created to allow people who enjoy riding and competing in equitation events/ English Pleasure riding to maintain an activity about which they are passionate through their college career. Club events: We volunteer once per semester for 6 hours to help clean and maintain the Equestrian Center on campus as well as weekly practices and about 5 IHSA shows per semester. Campus events: We have a table at the Activities Fair in the fall and Spring Fling Carnival. Membership: Anyone who enjoys horses and is committed to being a part of the team may tryout and join the club as either a riding member or non-riding member. Western Team
The Team The purpose of the Wilson College Dressage Team is to educate all members and others interested about the discipline of dressage through riding and other activities. Currently the team competes with other colleges and universities in the Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA). Throughout the year, all members are able to demonstrate their newfound knowledge and skills at Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions and Wilson schooling shows. The team is made up of two groups; riding and non-riding members. Riding members are chosen to compete in IDA competitions based upon their skill. Non-riding members are the back-bone of the team, supporting its members at competitions and competing in home schooling shows. Practices Riding members are placed into practices and competitions based upon their level of skill which is determined by the coach along with the team captain at try-outs which are held at the beginning of every academic year in the fall. Practices are designed to help develop riders’ overall dressage skill and knowledge along with preparing for Intercollegiate Dressage Association (IDA) competitions. This includes one-hour practices once a week riding different horses. Riders will perform different dressage tests and movements during practices allowing them to broaden their base of dressage. Visit the Intercollegiate Dressage Association's website for more information.
Full Drill Full Drill is a group of eight riders that together perform drill movements at the walk and trot to music. We have three alternate riders this year that fill in when a full drill member cannot ride. We practice Friday nights at 7p.m. and perform at various open houses and other events throughout the year including Earth Day. Quadrille Quadrille is a group of four riders who perform drill movements at a walk, trot and canter to music. The movements are faster and closer than those in the full drill, and require extreme concentration and control. Quadrille is currently inactive in order to focus on rebuilding and strengthening the full drill since we have a lot of new members this year.
The EFT Club (Equine Facilitated Therapeutics Club) was created to educate the students of Wilson College about the benefits of equine therapies, to build and maintain a support system for families with children with special needs, and to get the students involved in making changes to the Penn Hall Equestrian Center that will benefit all riders (therapeutic as well as non-therapeutic). Click here for more information.
The Wilson College IHSA Team competes with other schools and universities at hunter horse shows in flat and fences classes. It gives students the opportunity to ride horses competitively during the school year. The Wilson College Equitation team is currently competing in IHSA, Zone 3, Region 1. They do three to five IHSA shows every semester. Wilson hosts one to two home shows a semester. There is usually one representative for each class/level. We are currently competing against Bucknell University, Dickinson College, Gettysburg College, Lebanon Valley College, Lycoming College, Millersville University and Susquehana University. About: This club was created to allow people who enjoy riding and competing in equitation events/ English Pleasure riding to maintain an activity about which they are passionate through their college career. Club events: We volunteer once per semester for 6 hours to help clean and maintain the Equestrian Center on campus as well as weekly practices and about 5 IHSA shows per semester. Campus events: We have a table at the Activities Fair in the fall and Spring Fling Carnival. Membership: Anyone who enjoys horses and is committed to being a part of the team may tryout and join the club as either a riding member or non-riding member.
