Recreational

Our recreational team offers opportunities for those interested in learning how to ride or expanding on their riding skills without the pressure of competitions.

No experience is necessary!

Membership Fees

Members of the Recreational team pay a $100 club membership fee per year and a $11 Sports Club administrative fee once per year.

Other costs for the club include lesson costs, which are to be paid by members on an individual basis.

Lesson Requirements

Members of the Recreational team are required to take mounted lessons at least twice per month and attend required educational team meetings that teach different subjects on horsemanship held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month.

Equipment

-Breeches or long pants
-Tall boots, paddock boots, or boots with a heel
-Helmet (ASTM/SEI certified only)

The UC Santa Cruz Equestrian Team is grateful for a collection of donated riding gear. If, despite your best efforts, you are unable to acquire your own equipment, we will do our best to accommodate you.