Skidmore Riding

Saratoga Springs has long been famous for quality horses and skilled horsemanship, so it is no surprise that Skidmore boasts one of the nation?s top intercollegiate riding programs.

The Skidmore Team, which started in the early 1920s has won 15 of the past 17, regional titles within ZONE II, as well as five IHSA National Hunt Seat team titles, including the 1995, 1996, and 1999 championships. The team was Reserve Champions in 1994.

Skidmore College owns over 30 exceptional school horses, many of which are donated by renowned professionals, alumni, and friends of Skidmore. A number of these horses have competed in the Medals or Grand Prix, allowing riders on the Skidmore Women's Equestrian Team the opportunity to ride world-class horses every day.

Riders compete each year in four regional IHSA shows, Zone Finals, the Intercollegiate Nationals and other Invitational IHSA Tournament of Champion shows. In addition Skidmore hosts at least two intercollegiate show during the academic year.