The KUET was established in the early 1970s as a way for equine enthusiasts to compete on an equal basis with other riders regardless of gender, experience level, or financial means. Our governing body is the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association. The ideals of the original framework were to provide an appropriate competitive environment for collegiate equestrians while "leveling the playing field" with regard to the notion that the most expensive horse wins. This is accomplished quite easily through the format of the IHSA.

       Competitions are arranged at various locations using different horses, saddles, and arenas as much as possible. Riders are paired with their horses using a random drawing system. You mount your horse and proceed directly to the show arena; there is no warm-up.

History of the IHSA

CLASSES Hunt Seat (English)

CLASS 1 Walk-Trot Equitation
CLASS 2a Beginner Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation
CLASS 2b Advanced Walk-Trot-Canter Equitation
CLASS 3 Novice Equitation on the Flat
CLASS 4 Novice Equitation over Fences
CLASS 5 Intermediate Equitation on the Flat
CLASS 6 Intermediate Equitation over Fences
CLASS 7 Open Equitation on the Flat
CLASS 8 Open Equitation over Fences
CLASS 9 Alumni Equitation on the Flat
CLASS 10 Alumni Equitation over Fences

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CLASSES Stock Seat (Western)

CLASS 11 Beginner Western Horsemanship
CLASS 12a Intermediate Western Horsemanship I
CLASS 12b Intermediate Western Horsemanship II
CLASS 13 Novice Western Horsemanship
CLASS 14 Advanced Western Horsemanship
CLASS 15 Open Western Horsemanship
CLASS 16 Open Reining
CLASS 17 Alumni Western Horsemanship
CLASS 18 Alumni Western Reining