Over the River Farm is an easy, 45 minute drive from Western.
For the fall 2021 semester:
$500.00
13 Private 30 minute or Semi-private 1 hr lessons
In addition to the cost for the lesson package, riders must pay for their class at each show they participate in. Riders will show in 1-2 classes, at $35 per class. Members must also pay a minimal gas fee when carpooling to shows. Members DO NOT have to pay hotel fees!
Shows are normally 1 day (Saturday); however, we drive up the night before as we need to be at the grounds early. We have one, 2-day show, in which we drive up Friday night and stay through Sunday. Show locations range anywhere from 2-5 hours from Western.
Members carpool to horse shows and share gas cost.
Club dues are $60 for the fall semester, $40 for the spring, or $85 for the year. This fee also includes a club tee shirt. If a member is to pay their fees past the set deadline, they will incur $5 per week late fee.
We meet every other week (location to be determined).
No! All individuals with an interest in horses are welcome to join our club!
We welcome all skill levels! Whether you've never ridden a horse before, or if you've had extensive experience, you are welcome on the Catamount Equestrian Team. IHSA divisions are listed below:
Class 1-Introductory Hunter Seat Equitation
Class 2A-Pre-Novice Hunter Seat Equitation
Class 2B-Novice Hunter Seat Equitation
Class 3-Limit Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat
Class 4-Limit Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences
Class 5-Intermediate Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat
Class 6-Intermediate Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences
Class 7-Open Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat
Class 8-Open Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences
Class 9-Alumni Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat
Class 10-Alumni Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences
We communicate most frequently on GroupMe, Instagram, and Facebook.
All tack, brushes, equipment, etc. is provided at Over the River Farm. Riders are expected to bring their own helmet and tall boots to lessons. Riders should also bring show clothes to keep with them at school.
All riders MUST wear close-toed shoes at all times when at the barn. Tall boots or paddock boots and half chaps are required when mounted. Riders should wear breeches with a tucked-in shirt and belt. ATSM/SEI-certified helmets are required when mounted. Riding gloves are optional in lessons.
Riders are expected to dress in traditional hunter attire. This includes:
Black helmet
Hair in hairnet (to match hair color)
White collared show shirt
Black or navy show coat
Black gloves
Tan knee patch breeches
Black belt
Black tall boots
Of course! We welcome all team/club members to attend our shows. We are always so excited to have as much support as possible!