The Georgia Southern Equestrian Team students are taught grooming, feeding, and health care skills.
However, each year the team is also allotted a budget from Georgia Southern's CRI (Campus Recreation and Intramurals).
[5] The Georgia Southern Equestrian Team was founded in 1993 by four members: Celest Youmans, Betsey Fagin, Wendy Wheeler, and Fran Becket.
In 1999, a certified American Quarter Horse Association judge, Ms. Jones, left UGA and worked with Georgia Southern for a year to help improve the equestrian program.
Each year members of the GSUET compete to earn points in order to move up in their show classes, which range from beginner's walk/trot to the more experienced open levels.
The GSUET made its presence well known at the 2006 nationals as its entire western team competed after winning first place in the region, and second in the zone.
Proceeds from entertainment were donated to the Bulloch County Humane Society Fun activities included carnival rides, games, contests, and a petting zoo The Swinging Medallions, a local cover band, provided entertainment throughout the day, and a dance off competition was also held.