Members can be riding or non-riding, and can join the team even if they have never ridden or been around horses before. If they decide to ride , they can choose to be first string or second string. Second string members must take one lesson each week. In shows with limited entries, first string members have priority for competing. Intercollegiate showing is quite unique.
Riders draw horse names out of a hat, mount up, and enter the show ring.
There is no warm-up allowed, and riders are judged on their equitation. Schools aginst which the team competes on the regional level include Michigan State University, The University of Michigan, The University of Findlay, Western Michigan University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Dennison University, and Hillsdale College. The head coaches for the teams are Lucy Cryan and Holly Jedlicka.