The Equestrian Team
of
Millersville University
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need my own horse?
Nope! All of the horses that are used for our lessons are provided by Aberdeen Acres.
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When are the meetings?
Mandatory club meetings are held every other week on Thursdays at 6pm in SMC Room 24.
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Where is the barn?
Aberdeen Acres is located in Elizabethtown, PA.
Do I need my own riding equipment?
Yes, you will need to have a properly fitted riding helmet and riding boots to lesson. We do carry riding equipment for members while supplies last. Members who would like to show must purchase show attire.
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How far away is the barn?
Aberdeen Acres is about 30-35 minutes away from campus. If you do not have a vehicle, carpooling can be arranged with another person who lessons at your available time.
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What style of riding do you do?
Lessons offered by our main barn are limited to English, however we can also arrange western lessons with our western coach, Alida. Our IHSA team has both hunt seat and western disciplines! We also have an eventing team through the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Program.​​
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Do I have to compete in order to be part of the club?
Nope! You can compete as much or as little as you would like. We have members who only participate in lessons and some who don't ride at all. We also like to encourage our members to support our team at shows!
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How many horse shows do you participate in during a semester?
Typically, the team participates in anywhere from 2 to 8 shows per semester. Some shows may be local or may require traveling a few hours.
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Do I have to try out to be on the team?
No tryouts are necessary! Each team is open to anyone who would like to join us.
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Is there a membership fee?
Yes, there is a $5 membership fee. Our fees help us fund activities provided at the meetings.
How often do we have lessons?
You can lesson as often or as little as you would like. Lessons are not required unless you are part of the show team. Most members choose to lesson once a week, but several packages are available.
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Do we need to take lessons?
No! Lessons are only required for members of any show team. We have club members who enjoy our activities and do not lesson.
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