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Miscellaneous College Information
What it is: THE ANRC promotes a contemporary, systematic approach to riding, training and teaching through a rider certification program and Equitrials competitions.
Competition: Equitrials ( two or three-phase competitions) offer levels 1-3, ranging from 2'6"-3' courses. Includes program ride, hunter trial equitation and hunter seat
equitation course.
National Championship: Run at the Intermediate Level ( approximately 3' fences). Team and individual competitions; consists of a written phase, a program ride using USEF
Tests 1-19, 3' hunter trials equitation on an outside course and a 3' hunter seat equitation course in the ring.
Other: Colleges compete on their own horses. Schooling allowed before all phases.  www.anrc.org
What it is: Provides a series of dressage competitions affiliated with the US Dressage Federation for member colleges and universities.
Competition: At each show, individual and team points are earned, which count toward regional standings and qualification for national finals. Levels include Introductory,
Lower Training Level, Upper Training Level, First Level and Open. Riders move up levels based on points earned.
National Championship: Team and individual qualifications at all levels.
Other: Horses and tack are provided by the host school and assigned by draw. Riders have 10-15 minutes of warm- up time and may be assisted by coaches.  
www.teamdressage.com
Interscholastic Equestrian Association, Inc (IEA)
What it is: Promotes and improves the quality of equestrian competition and instruction available to middle and secondary school students (grades 6-12). Hunt Seat
Equitation and Western Divisions.
Competition: Divided into Futures, Junior Varsity and Varsity based on grade and experience. Points at regular shows are used for qualification toward Regional and Zone
Finals.
National Championship: For top qualifiers at the Zone Finals based on placings. Team and individual competition at all levels.
Other: Horses and tack are provided by the host school and assigned by draw. Flat class riders mount and ride the horses with no warm-up; Over Fences class riders are
allowed two practice jumps. www.rideiea.com
What it is: A nonprofit organization that helps American university students compete internationally at student-sponsored equestrian competitions. Membership allows
eligibility to compete in International Student Riding Competitions.
Competition: Tournament style, with each round increasing in difficulty. Each team rider competes in both dressage and show jumping. Dressage: Final round includes
freestyle and Prix St. Georges-level test. Show Jumping: Up to 4'6" in final round.
National Championship: Held every two years in different locations.
Other: Horses and tack are supplied by the organizers. A five- minute warm-up with two practice jumps in show jumping is allowed.
www.usastudentriding.com
Intercollegiate Riding Programs Comparison Chart


Organization

Year
Founded

# of Colleges
2007-08

# of Riders
2007-08
College
Riding
Scholarships
Given
 MALE and
FEMALE
riders
allowed
to
participate
Beginning
Rider
Divisions
Disciplines
Offered
Varsity
Sport*
Affiliate
Organizations
Amateur
Status Required
ANRC
Affiliated
National
Riding
Commission
(National
Competition
founded
1979)


1947


>40


NA
  


YES


YES

Hunter, Hunter
Equitation

Depends
on
Colllege

USEF
USHJA


YES


IHSA
Intercollegiate
Horse Show
Association



1967



364


8,293
Unlimited via
individual
colleges
the IHSA and
the AQHA
also
offer several
to qualified
students.



YES



YES

Hunter Seat
Equitation,
Western
Horsemanship,
Reining.


Depends
on
College

USEF
USHJA
AQHA
NRHA



No
NCAA
Equestrian
Sport
(Emerging)

1998

23

NA
Limited via
individual
colleges
NO
(female only)
NO
(Open Riders
Only)
 Hunter Seat,
Western
Horsemanship,
Reining

YES
NCAA
USEF
AQHA

YES
IDA
Intercollegiate
Dressage
Association
2001
44
>550
 Unlimited via
individual
colleges
YES
YES
Dressage
 Depends
on
College
 USEF
USDF
NO
Other Collegiate and Scholastic Riding Organizations
* Designation of Varsity level sport:
In college equestrian sports, "varsity" is defined as a program fully supported by the college in the form of athletic scholarships, student fees, travel expenses and other
expenses associated with team training and competition. Many colleges that participate in ANRC, IHSA, and IDA fully fund their equestrian teams in the same manner that
other colleges fund their basketball, football, baseball or other main stream sports and in the same manner that NCAA equestrian colleges fund their programs. To find out
the level of support given a college's equestrian program, contact their admissions department or the team coach.