American Horse Council issues statement
“Horse hockey” is a term every Regent of a land‑grant agricultural university ought to recognize as shorthand for nonsense, and it aptly captures UC Davis’ recent decision to downgrade its varsity equestrian team while elevating STUNT, a competitive cheer discipline, to varsity status.
– American Horse Council
Desert horse park Speaks Out
UC Davis has long been a beacon for equestrian excellence, blending world-class veterinary research with elite athletic competition. By removing the varsity status of this program, the university is dismantling a vital pipeline for the next generation of industry professionals.
— Desert International Horse Park
cal horsemen’s association voices concerns
CSHA is deeply concerned by Chancellor May’s decision to downgrade the Women’s Equestrian Team from Division I to Club status, a move made without transparency or input from key stakeholders.
– California State Horsmen’s Association
Murieta equestrian center statement
Center for Equine Health
equestrians speak out
As a former collegiate equestrian student-athlete turned college recruiting consultant, I’ve seen firsthand how impactful these programs are—both during college and long after graduation. Equestrian programs consistently produce student-athletes with some of the highest team GPAs on campus and foster discipline, leadership, time management, and academic excellence.
— Raegan Rast Bennett