• Who can join the UTEQ Club?

Any University of Toronto student can join! We accept students at any level and from all campuses: UofT St.George, UofT Mississauga and UofT Scarborough. 

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• Who can join the UTEQ Team?

In order to join the UTEQ Show Team you must:

1.) Be a UofT student (any campus).

2.) Have an Ontario Equestrian membership (or be willing to get one once on the team).

3.) Have riding and preferably competing experience.

4.) Be comfortable jumping a course with fence heights of at least 2".

5.) Have access to the correct show attire and an ASTM approved helmet.

6.) Be consistently taking part in the lesson program offered by UTEQ.

 

There are certain qualifications you have to meet before you can compete in a certain division, to get the details visit the Ontario Collegiate Equestrian Association website or email our UTEQ Team email.

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• How much experience is needed for joining the club?

No experience is necessary to join the club. Our social events require little to no experience because they are all about fun. Our UTEQ Club is all about meeting new friends and socializing at recreational events. The lessons we offer with our partnered stables are meant for any and all experience levels. Only the UTEQ Team requires previous experience. 

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• Can I take riding lessons with University of Toronto Equestrian?                   

Of course! We currently offer discounted lessons (for all levels) at Toronto Equestrian Downtown (formerly known as The Horse Palace). We are also working on finding partner stables closer to the Mississauga and Scarborough campuses to accommodate all riders.

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• Do I need my own horse to compete with UTEQ Team?

No - team riders catch ride at shows meaning they compete on donated horses they have never ridden before. You do not need your own horse for the lesson programs either!

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• What do the Ontario Collegiate Equestrian Association competitions include?

The OCEA offers hunter equitation classes to riders ranging in abilities. Riders compete in two classes, Under Saddle and Over Fences. 

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• Do you have to take lessons with the team if you are competing with the UTEQ Team?

As a team rider you will have to attend mandatory bi-weekly lessons (approx.). We try our best to accommodate everyone's schedules and we are very flexible with our times and lessons!

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• What equipment will I need if I am riding with the UTEQ Club?

For all lessons, you will need an ASTM approved riding helmet, boots with a heel and you may ride in breeches or loose jeans. Bring your health card to the first lesson as well. 

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• What show gear do I need if I am competing with the UTEQ Team?

A dark coloured show jacket, white show shirt, black/ brown belt, beige breeches, tall boots/ clean paddock boots and chaps, ASTM approved helmet, hair net and appropriate coloured gloves (optional).

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• Do I need my own method of transportation for lessons and shows?

We usually carpool for shows and lessons so if you don't have a car we can arrange for that.

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• Difference between the UTEQ Team and UTEQ Club?

Riders in the UTEQ Team compete for the university whereas the UTEQ Club is a club for students where they can ride for fun and attend various social events.

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• I want to join the UTEQ Team, who do I contact?

To join the UTEQ Show Team or inquire about the team/ tryouts please contact the UTEQ Team email: uoftequestrianshowteam@gmail.com

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• I want to join the UTEQ Club, who do I contact?

To join the Club or ask any questions please contact the UTEQ Club email: uoftequestrian@gmail.com

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• Do you have membership fees?

The UTEQ Club has a $15 membership fee for the whole school year. The UTEQ Team has a $65 membership fee for the whole year. Please note: fees are subject to change.

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• How can I get involved?

You can either join the UTEQ Club, join the UTEQ Team, or you can volunteer and help out at shows!​