Club Equestrian
Club Equestrian
About Us
Georgetown University Club Equestrian is a 15-member club team that practices weekly at Sunset Hill Farm in Maryland under the guidance of coach Corie Bacher. The club competes on the flat and over fences in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Zone 4 Region 1, attending at least six horse shows each year against George Washington University, American University, University of Maryland, and other schools in the D.C. area. The team includes riders of varying experience levels, from walk-trot through open jumpers.
How to Join
Students interested in joining are encouraged to connect with club executives at the start of the semester by signing up at the CAB Fair or by email. Prospective members should then attend the club’s interest meeting, complete the Google Form application, and participate in tryouts, which are typically held during the first couple of weeks of the semester. Because of horse availability, the team does make cuts. However, prior riding experience is not required, as IHSA offers competition divisions ranging from beginner walk-trot through open over fences. Successful prospective team members are typically those who show genuine interest in participating and a willingness to learn and be coached.
Time Commitment
Members are expected to attend one lesson each week. Each lesson requires an approximately five-hour commitment, including a one-hour riding lesson, tacking and untacking, barn chores, and travel time, with transportation provided. Members are also expected to attend the majority of horse shows, which are typically full-day commitments held on Saturdays or Sundays.
Dues
Dues will range from $600-$700 per semester, which covers the cost of lessons, van rentals, and horse shows (Pricing Subject to Change).
Awards, Recognition, and Championships
- 2019: Rebecca Ohman (Team Captain) placed 1st in the Cacchione Cup in the IHSA Zone 4, and 1st in the Cacchione Cup in Region 1.
- 2025: Finley Heesch placed 8th in Novice at Region 1, and Mia Oehm was named Reserve High Point Rider at Goucher College’s November Show.
- 2026: The team finished 3rd overall in IHSA Zone 4 Region 1. Riders who qualified for Regionals included Eddy Binford-Ross (President) in Limit Fences, Kylie Lacey (Vice President) in Novice Flat, Ava Borgman (Secretary) in Novice Flat, Isabel Estes in Intermediate Flat, and Amy Nilsson in Novice Flat.
Contact Us
Email us at equestrianclub@georgetown.edu
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