Team Overview
The Texas Tech Equestrian Team is open to any undergraduate student, regardless of major or classification who wants to ride and compete on a collegiate level. The IHSA promotes competition for riders of all skill levels, who compete individually and as teams at regional, zone, and national levels. The association was founded in 1967 on the principal that any college student should be able to participate in horse shows regardless of his or her financial status or riding level.
"Catch Riding" is what makes the IHSA format different from than any other. Each rider in a class draws a horse out of a hat, and with no warm up goes into the show ring to compete for individual & team points. Riders are allowed to watch the horses warm up before the show begins, but do not take control of the horse until they are being judged on the rail, over fences, in a reining pattern, or in a horsemanship pattern.
Hunter Seat (English):
Texas Tech Equestrian competes in Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat and Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences. For the '22-'23 show season, Texas Tech was Reserve Champions of Zone 7, Region 2.
Stock Seat (Western):
Texas Tech Equestrian competes in Horsemanship and Reining. Riders of all levels, from Walk-Trot to Open, compete across the nation representing Texas Tech University. For the '22-'23 show season, Texas Tech was Reserve Champions of Zone 7, Region 2.
Membership Requirements
Members of TTET must pay team dues of $400 per semester. Members of TTET are also expected bring in at least $500 in sponsorships. Sponsorships is the main fundraiser for our team and is a vital part of maintaining our successful team. Sponsorships can be a from any business, person, or cooperation. Every member of TTET is required to attend weekly team practices and monthly team meetings. TTET is an organization of the Student Government Association, therefore we attend SGA events and other community service events throughout the year.
Show Team
The show team consists of riders who are ready to compete at the IHSA level. The show team will travel to 8 shows per regular season. Coach will hand select the show team based on practices, work ethic, and attitude. Show team members are required to
-Pay IHSA Dues
($30-$65 depending on discipline)
-Pay for IHSA entry fees
($30-$35 per class)
-Provide their own show clothes
-Maintain "Good Academic Standing" at TTU
Home Team
The home team consists of members who are not yet ready to compete at the IHSA level, but want to practice in hopes of competing for TTET. These members are highly encouraged to compete in TTET hosted Open Shows to gain real show experience and prepare for their TTET debut. All members are still required to pay TTET dues and sponsorships.
For current IHSA stats click the IHSA logo below!
"Catch Riding" is what makes the IHSA format different from than any other. Each rider in a class draws a horse out of a hat, and with no warm up goes into the show ring to compete for individual & team points. Riders are allowed to watch the horses warm up before the show begins, but do not take control of the horse until they are being judged on the rail, over fences, in a reining pattern, or in a horsemanship pattern.
Hunter Seat (English):
Texas Tech Equestrian competes in Hunter Seat Equitation on the Flat and Hunter Seat Equitation over Fences. For the '22-'23 show season, Texas Tech was Reserve Champions of Zone 7, Region 2.
Stock Seat (Western):
Texas Tech Equestrian competes in Horsemanship and Reining. Riders of all levels, from Walk-Trot to Open, compete across the nation representing Texas Tech University. For the '22-'23 show season, Texas Tech was Reserve Champions of Zone 7, Region 2.
Membership Requirements
Members of TTET must pay team dues of $400 per semester. Members of TTET are also expected bring in at least $500 in sponsorships. Sponsorships is the main fundraiser for our team and is a vital part of maintaining our successful team. Sponsorships can be a from any business, person, or cooperation. Every member of TTET is required to attend weekly team practices and monthly team meetings. TTET is an organization of the Student Government Association, therefore we attend SGA events and other community service events throughout the year.
Show Team
The show team consists of riders who are ready to compete at the IHSA level. The show team will travel to 8 shows per regular season. Coach will hand select the show team based on practices, work ethic, and attitude. Show team members are required to
-Pay IHSA Dues
($30-$65 depending on discipline)
-Pay for IHSA entry fees
($30-$35 per class)
-Provide their own show clothes
-Maintain "Good Academic Standing" at TTU
Home Team
The home team consists of members who are not yet ready to compete at the IHSA level, but want to practice in hopes of competing for TTET. These members are highly encouraged to compete in TTET hosted Open Shows to gain real show experience and prepare for their TTET debut. All members are still required to pay TTET dues and sponsorships.
For current IHSA stats click the IHSA logo below!
