Competition Teams for Dedicated Riders

✔ Advanced Skill Development

✔ Disciplined Horsemanship

✔ Strong Team Culture

✔ Sportsmanship & Teamwork

Our JV and Varsity competition teams were developed from the idea that, while every horse-crazy kid won't have the opportunity to own their own horse, every one of these dedicated riders deserves the chance to chase that dream.

Riders may participate in local horse shows, playdays, rodeo events, and team competitions as they progress through the program - horse ownership is not required.

Developing Confident Competitors and Well-Rounded Riders

Competition at FCRA is about much more than ribbons.

Our riders learn discipline, responsibility, mental toughness, teamwork, leadership, and sportsmanship while developing advanced horsemanship and riding skills.

We focus on creating riders who can succeed both inside and outside the arena.

Playdays & Barrel Racing

For riders who love speed, excitement, competition

Through our unique lease-based competition program, students learn to care for, train with, and compete alongside their favorite lesson horse. Riders progress through our JV and Varsity teams, developing confidence, horsemanship, racing skills, and sportsmanship while participating in local barrel races and playdays featuring barrel racing, pole bending, and other timed events.

Competitive Trail & Shows

For riders who value precision, partnership, horsemanship

Our Show Team focuses on horsemanship, showmanship, and competitive trail classes, helping riders refine their skills both in and out of the saddle. Students begin by developing their in-hand skills, communication, and partnership with their lease horse before progressing to local competitions where they demonstrate precision, sportsmanship, and versatility through a variety of trail obstacles and classes.

JUNIOR VARSITY

COMPETITION TEAM

FCRA’s JV Competition Teams give students a taste of the competitive side of horseback riding. Members receive a high level of instruction, opportunities to compete offsite, and will ride the same horse each lesson and race guaranteed!

JV Competition Team members participate in two group lessons per week, spend one day each week grooming and bonding with their horse, get access to mock races/shows held by FCRA in a fun and safe environment, and have their own student tack locker!

$795/month requiring 30-days notice upon termination.

VARSITY COMPETITION TEAM

FCRA’s Varsity Competition Teams are offered to both adults and youth riders. This opportunity is offered as an introduction/preparatory course for purchasing a horse, joining the high school rodeo team or college IEA team, or furthering your skills in the competition arena. Team members will have the opportunity to compete at local playdays/barrel races or trail competitions/horse shows on our lesson horses or to compete on their own horse as a member of our riding team.

Varsity members will be held to the highest standards as they will be looked up to by our current students and the general public. They will be required to complete 2-6 months of JV team and mock races to demonstrate their responsibility off-site.

Varsity team members participate in one group lesson per week, one private lesson per week, spend one day each week grooming and bonding with their horse, and one solo-ride per week. For varsity members under the age of 16, the solo-ride is replaced by a group lesson for safety reasons. Members also receive access to mock races/shows, barrel races, playdays, competitive trail competitions, horse shows, and have their own student tack locker!

$1020/month requiring 30-days notice upon termination.

Required Items For Competition Team Members

**Required Grooming Items:

Brush Bag with curry comb, hard brush, soft brush, hoof pick, and mane/tail brush
Detangler Spray
Mane/Tail Rubberbands
Fly Spray
Halter and Leadrope
Water Bucket (20 Qt)
Strap to Hang Water Bucket
Hay Bag

Required Playday Team Attire:

FCRA Competition Team Shirt
Long Pants
Boots
Belt
Helmet

Required Show Team Attire:

FCRA Competition Team Shirt
Long Pants
Boots
Belt
Helmet
Safety Pins

**These items will be yours to be used only by you at competitions. Please mark everything clearly with your name so that there is no confusion on show days.