The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) is a nonprofit organization composed of men and women of all riding levels and offers both individual and team competition.
Within the IHSA, riders compete as individuals and teams in English riding (hunter seat equitation, aka, 'flat,' and over fences) or Western riding (Western horsemanship and reining).
A rider may only score a given number of points before they graduate to another level of riding experience.
IHSA show horses are provided by host stables or "donated" for the day from other teams, coaches, or area equestrian facilities.
Each horse is warmed-up before classes begin by non-competing riders, while student competitors observe.
When riders acquire 36 (or 28 for Open) points in their division, they qualify to compete in the Regional Finals competition.
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