The w88 Equestrian Team consists of men and women collegians of all ages, majors and equestrian backgrounds. We vary from hunter jumpers to reiners and the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) has something for all of us! This team was created for college students to have a wonderful experience riding, showing and learning about horses.
The w88 has about 30 members and wants to compete in both English and Western events. Practices occur twice a week under coaches Sarah Mullins of Meadow View Farms in Reno (English), Ashlin Bowen of Breakaway Farms (English), and Jason Diaz of Painted D. Ranch (Western).
Before w88 members can compete in August, the w88 has to be accepted into a zone under the IHSA. They are looking at competing in a Utah-Idaho-Montana zone.
Eventually, the team hopes to compete as part of the National Collegiate w88 Association, which falls under the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and as such would receive support from the University’s athletics program as a varsity sport.
Those interested in learning more about the w88 Equestrian Team, joining or offering support can contact nevadaequestrianteam@gmail.com
Follow the w88 on Facebook, @NevadaEquestrianTeam, or on Instagram, @nevadaequestrianteam.
- President: Annemarie Vogedesavogedes321@gmail.com
- Faculty Advisor: Carrie Young cyoung@unr.edu
