Help us get to Nationals!

The UNC Charlotte Equestrian Club is a team that offers students the opportunity to learn how to ride horses and compete on the college level. We welcome all students interested in riding horses - whether they have never ridden before or have been riding their whole lives. 

Our current show team consists of 20 members of varying levels who compete in Zone 4 Region 3 of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA). We regularly participate in barn cleanup volunteer days, fun shows, and fundraiser bake sales. Due to the expensive nature of our sport, money is a huge barrier to entry for many students. Training and membership fees add up quickly for students, especially when hotel fees, facility fees, and competition fees are factored in. 

This past year, club sports experienced a 40% budget cut, which reduced our usual allotted amount. To prepare for this major cut, we want to take a proactive approach to financial setbacks we may face in the Spring semester when we anticipate expenses for barn upkeep, facility costs, equipment replacement (saddles, bridles, helmets, etc.), merchandise, and regional and national competitions.

In recent years when we have sent riders to higher level competitions, they have had to pay their own travel and entry fees. These individual fees can range from $125 - $175 per class and do not include the cost of gas or lodging. We want to cover these fees so that our riders can focus on honing their skills and doing their best.

Here is our cost breakdown: 

With your support, we will be able to eliminate financial barriers for competitions, equipment, and upkeep.

You can double or triple the impact of your gift if your employer participates in a matching gift program.  To see if your employer has a matching gift program, click here. If your company matches, complete your matching gift form and submit it to UNC Charlotte via mail (UNC Charlotte Foundation, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223), fax (704-687-7259) or email (mwinslow@uncc.edu).