A message from the Equestrian Club:
The York University Equestrian Team proudly competes in the Ontario Collegiate Equestrian Association (OCEA) — a league that promotes competitive riding for university and college students across Ontario. Whether you're an experienced rider or simply passionate about horses, our team offers a supportive environment to pursue your equestrian goals.
We offer two streams:
• Competitive Team – Riders of all levels are welcome to try out! Our team competes in hunter equitation-style shows at both the regional and provincial levels. All horses are provided by host barns, making it accessible for riders without their own mounts. *Minimum 1 year experience as per OCEA guidelines.
• Recreational Program – For students who want to keep riding without the pressure of competition, or for students interested in learning to ride, our rec team offers regular lessons and barn involvement in a relaxed and social setting.
No horse? No problem. All shows and practices are on school horses provided by our partner facilities.
No previous show experience? We value potential, coachability, and passion.
We also welcome students and faculty to come support our riders at local shows throughout the season — your cheers make a difference!
Join us to ride, compete, learn, and be part of a dedicated equestrian community on campus.
Interested in the competitive team? Fill out our 2025/2026 competitive team tryout form!
2025-2025 Show dates:
Georgian College: September 28, 2025 at Kuruka Equestrian
Trent University: October 5, 2025 at Kildare Stables
Laurentian University: October 26, 2025 at Foothills Farm
York University: TBD
Ontario Collegiate Equestrian Association Finals: March 28/29, 2026
Looking for volunteer hours? We are looking for extra hands to help out at our home show!
Follow us for tryout dates, show schedules, and updates!
Contact:
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