By Darrell Harris | Reporter
If you’ve ever wondered what in the world exactly is equestrian, chances are you’re not alone. The sport doesn’t receive primetime coverage or garner front page headlines. You don’t normally see the athletes on TV in commercials or on the cover of cereal boxes. The majority of the riders who ride collegiately and professionally are part of a minority that was exposed to the culture early on and stuck with it throughout their lives.
Ashley Garza, director of operations for the equestrian team, provided an insightful analogy for understanding what equestrian meets (competitions) are like.