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Activities / Sports and Recreation / Equestrian Team

Sports and Recreation

Advisor: Ms. Topper, email

The goal of the Memorial High School Equestrian team is to promote growth in horsemanship education and to encourage interscholastic participation. We ride horses, learn new techniques and have fun with our friends and horses.

 
The goal of the Memorial High School Equestrian team is to promote growth in horsemanship education and to encourage interscholastic participation.            

The MHS Equestrian team was formed in 2009 by two MHS students. These motivated individuals had the desire to take a sport that is typically performed on an individual basis and create a team that would compete as whole! In 2009 the MHS Equestrian team became part of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Horsemanship Association (WIHA). The WIHA has 6 districts throughout the state of WI. MHS’s team falls under district 5, which encompasses the counties of Eau Claire, Pepin, Pierce and St. Croix. Each team belongs to a division. The division depends on the number of students riding on the team; riders can range from grades 6-12.
Division A = 11 or more riders
Division B = 6 – 10 riders
Division C = 3 – 5 riders
Division D = 1 – 2 riders
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There are three (3) district shows in a season, the top two teams in each division move onto the State WIHA show. MHS’s Equestrian team has advanced to the State competition every year except 2013. In 2011 they received Reserve Champion in their division, and 3rd place in 2018.  
 
MHS Equestrian team begins practice in early August with the first competition in September. The practice and competition season is short in duration but intense in practice and performance! 
 
If you would like further information on the MHS Equestrian Team please contact:                 
 Sheila Topper, email or visit http://www.wiha.us/