Q: How far away is the barn from Towson University?
A: Featherdown Stables is about a 30 minute drive away from campus. We typically carpool to lessons/events so it is not mandatory for every team member to have their own car.
A: Featherdown Stables is about a 30 minute drive away from campus. We typically carpool to lessons/events so it is not mandatory for every team member to have their own car.
Q: I have never ridden a horse before, can I still be a member of the club?
A: We take riders of all experience levels, however we prefer that club members know how to groom, tack, and walk on their own.
A: We take riders of all experience levels, however we prefer that club members know how to groom, tack, and walk on their own.
Q: Does the club have tryouts?
A: Because we are a club sport we do not have tryouts. We try our best to accommodate all interested prospective members in our lesson schedule and the appropriate show division, should they be interested in showing too.
A: Because we are a club sport we do not have tryouts. We try our best to accommodate all interested prospective members in our lesson schedule and the appropriate show division, should they be interested in showing too.
Q: Can I be a club member without showing?
A: Yes, while we encourage our members to show, participating in IHSA shows is optional and we have members who only ride in lessons and do not show.
A: Yes, while we encourage our members to show, participating in IHSA shows is optional and we have members who only ride in lessons and do not show.
Q: How often do club members ride?
A: Club team members have once weekly riding lessons and Show Team members have the option to have one or two weekly riding lessons.
A: Club team members have once weekly riding lessons and Show Team members have the option to have one or two weekly riding lessons.
Q: What attire do I need for showing?
A: Black helmet (cannot be a skullcap), black gloves, white show shirt, black or navy show jacket, tan knee patch breeches, plain black belt, and black tall boots.
A: Black helmet (cannot be a skullcap), black gloves, white show shirt, black or navy show jacket, tan knee patch breeches, plain black belt, and black tall boots.
Q: How much do dues cost?
A: Dues for the Club Team cost $350 per semester and dues for the Show Team cost $400 per semester (one riding lesson per week) or $450 per semester (two riding lessons per week -- optional).
A: Dues for the Club Team cost $350 per semester and dues for the Show Team cost $400 per semester (one riding lesson per week) or $450 per semester (two riding lessons per week -- optional).