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Frequent Asked Questions:   

 

Q: Can anyone join the team?
  A: Yes anyone with a horse, either borrowed, leased or owned can join the team.
Q: Do I have to know how to ride?
  A; Yes you do know how to ride. Equine sports can be dangerous and therefore they require some expertise.
Q; Who old do I have to be to join the team?
  A: We do not require an age right now but there is a grade minimum to join. 7th and 8th grade can join the team but you must be in the 9th grade or higher to compete.
Q: What can I do on a team if not compete?
  A: You can practice, enter any of the year long events the team enters. Do everything with the team except actual competitions in September. You can however be there for support and aid.
Q: Does it cost to join the team?
  A: Yes there are several fees involved with joining the team. The over all cost can vary depending on sponsorships. Please contact us for more information each year as it will be updated.
Q: How many horses can I use on the team?
  A: You can use as many as you want to practice with but you can only sign up two for competition.
Q: I don't have a trailer to take my horse to practice, what can I do?
  A: Try to hook up with another team member that can help. Otherwise we can not offer assistance to trailer horses.
Q: When do I get a Letter from the school for my sport?
  A: Letters are given out by the coach after the second year of team competition.
Q: Is this a sport sanctioned by the school?
  A: We have been sanctioned by the school, but at this time we are not a sport we are a club and will operate as such.
Q: If I quit the team can I come back another year?
  A: As in all things it will depend on the reason why you quit. If you quit in good graces with the team and coach yes you can come back on. If you left the team hanging or you quit without cause no you will not be allowed back on.
Q: Are all practices mandatory?
A: No but the ones that are you must make in order to stay on the team.
Q: An emergency came up and I could not make mandatory practice?
  A: Coach has the last word and with any good honest excuse things can work out.
Q: I am coming in from another school, and registration is over, what can I do?
  A: Exceptions are made for new students only. Contact the office of the High School and you will be directed to the proper department.
Q: I was a captain on another team can I be the captain here?
  A: No all of our agenda is based on the criteria for this school only. Check handbooks for criteria of being a captain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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