Description of an IHSA horse show

The WWU Equestrian Team competes through the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association in Zone 8, Region 4. Other schools in this region include: Linn Benton Community College, Oregon State University, Seattle University, University of Oregon, University of Washington, and Washington State University.

Horses for IHSA shows are donated by the local equestrian community. Each rider randomly draws a horse to compete with in their class. Riders compete in Huntseat Equitation on the Flat, Equitation Over Fences, Western Horsemanship, and Reining. Points are awarded as follows:

IHSA Point System
Placing	Ribbon	Color	Points
First	Blue		Seven (7)
Second	Red		Five (5)
Third	Yellow		Four (4)
Fourth	White		Three (3)
Fifth	Pink		Two (2)
Sixth	Green		One (1)

When a rider earns 35 points in a class, they "point up" to the next level and are then also qualified for the Regional Competition at the end of the season.