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We have had a really exciting week at EquestrianCollegeRecruiter.com

Sally Frick and Crystal Bohnen of Converse College cane to Ocala to interview some of our riders in person.

They viewed the riders profiles on our website and were impressed. Several of our riders will be heading up to Converse College this week to take the next step in being awarded a scholarship.

Remember that the IHSA teams recruit from walk/trot through Maclay riders.

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During the past several weeks I have been to many different horse shows from Florida to New York these shows have encompassed everything from the “A” shows to schooling shows. Over that time period I have had the opportunity to speak to many parents and riders about the college recruiting process. I am hoping to clear up some misconceptions in this article about the level of riders that make it onto the college teams.
As far as the NCAA is concerned, it is true that they are seeking the riders w… Continue

Thinking about riding in college? Take a few minutes now to learn the differences between the two largest college riding organizations, the IHSA and the NCAA
The IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) is the oldest and largest nationally competitive college riding program in the United States.
Founded in 1967 by Bob Cacchione, the IHSA was the first to make equestrian sports part of the college experience for male and female students in a manner that is fun, affordable, educational and co… Continue

In response to the unwanted horse problem in our country EquestrianCollegeRecruiter.com has developed a horse donation page on its website. Colleges across the country are in need of horses for their riding and breeding programs. If you have a useful horse looking for a new home you can list them on our website with pictures and video. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE! Colleges are also welcome to send us their “wish list” of what is needed in their program or check the website for available horses. Visit… Continue

As my wife and I found out first hand the world of Equestrian College Recruiting can be very confusing and a bit intimidating. I will try and make some sense of the process in the space allowed. There are many different college riding organizations ranging from the NCAA ( National Collegiate Athletic Association), the IHSA ( Intercollegiate Horse Show Association), the IDA ( Intercollegiate Dressage Association), the ANRC ( American National Riding Commission) as well as the NIRA ( National Inte… Continue