Kutztown University

            Equestrian        

             Team  

What a Typical Show Day is Like:

    The truth is, show days are long, usually cold, probably wet, thoroughly frustrating, a pain in the butt, up at the crack of dawn, to bed long after dark, and probably some of the most fun and rewarding times you will ever have! Here is an idea of what you can expect from a show weekend:

    We are usually traveling somewhere between one and a half to two hours away. We travel by private automobiles, in groups of as many as we can pack into a car. You will need all of your show attire, neatly cleaned and packed, boots polished, and because of the aforementioned cold and wet, lots of warm clothes. You will be out in the weather ALL day! We usually meet in the Rec Center parking lot near the dorms around 5 AM or so. At the show, each team mate is responsible for helping everyone.  The captains will be helping you find the order of go, which horse you will be riding, getting all the paperwork ready, checking point standings for accuracy, and making sure you're ready to go before your class. You have the opportunity to watch all of the horses school in the morning. We have a lunch break, but after that it's back to the mount area to continue with the show. We are a close supportive team and that is what got us where we are today!

    Parents and boyfriends are allowed to come to the shows, (especially if they bring food!) but are not allowed in the mount area. Since we are a large team, everyone's help is important. Your coach, president, and captains fly between setting stirrups, giving advice, and putting riders up. We are a close team and are constantly making each other laugh and preparing each other to do our very best before entering the ring. It's a busy day, but we all work together to have a successful day.