Rodeo Team?

[akammes1997]

How exactly does the rodeo team and equestrian team at USAFA work? I've tried looking for more information on it on the internet, but I haven't found anything. Can anyone enlighten me on how the rodeo team works?

I'm planning on applying for the academy next year, I'm a rising junior. I was involved in high school rodeo my freshman year of high school. I am considering getting back into rodeo, and I would love to hear more about how this sport works at the academy. Thanks!

 

[BlahuKahuna]

I have a couple good friends involved with equestrian, so let me know if you have any specific questions. You can get involved right after basic, and I'm pretty sure there are a few LOS slots (gives you more time in the afternoon to train.) There are several travel opportunities over the year...the team has a vehicle and the really active people go over to the barn on base (maybe a 10-15 minute drive, I've been there a couple times) pretty much every day.

Like I said, let me know if you have any specific questions and I'll ask around.

 

[akammes1997]

Okay, thanks!

Are the horses owned by the academy or the cadets?

And okay, I'm not sure how to ask this, but is the rodeo team considered a sport? I'm pretty sure it is an intercollegiate sport. Does the team travel to rodeos like other intercollegiate teams? Does the amount of time interfere with academics?

 

[aaronnandrea]

Hello,

Did you figure out how the rodeo team works? My daughter is planning on applying to the academy in a few years and she would like to join the team. I have the same questions you asked above.
Thanks!