The Christopher Newport University Equestrian Team began riding out of Foxtail Farm in 2022. Belonging to the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA), the team is a school supported, student-led riding club that competes in Zone 4, Region 4. The team is comprised of riders of all levels and experience -- in addition, we offer "club" level participation to any CNU students interested in riding non-competitively, or those simply wanting to learn to ride. Students learn under the same system that we instill in our lesson program, the American Forward Hunter Seat Equitation system, with a strong emphasis on basic dressage principles. The team has seen multiple High Point and Reserve High Point Team placings during the regular competition season, as well as top individual placings in the Regional Finals, and has sent riders to the Zone Finals.
To discuss your interest and goals in collegiate riding, contact us to be connected with a student representative.
To learn more about the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association, visit ihsainc.com.
CNU Equestrian Team
