By AnnaGrace Hale | Sports Writer
As No. 7 Baylor equestrian begins its season on Thursday, now is the time to brush up on your riding knowledge and the logistics of each meet day. There are many different riding styles within the equestrian sport, however during National Collegiate Equestrian Association and NCAA competitions, riders compete in the jumping seat and western disciplines.
During meets, 10 riders — five from each school — compete in each of the four events. The university that hosts the meet provides horses for each matchup. This can be challenging because away teams have to quickly adjust to unfamiliar horses before competing with them.