ExEL College Combine
June 18-22, 2025
ExEL welcomes riders, parents, and trainers to learn about collegiate equestrian opportunities. Riders have the opportunity to be recruited by top equestrian teams and programs.
Division I, II, and III, IHSA, IDA, and USEA schools in attendance.
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Riders of ALL SKILL LEVELS are invited to attend.
Many schools recruit beginner to Big Eq levels.
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Middle school equestrians are encouraged to attend and audit all events. At management discretion, entering 8th graders may be allowed.
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NOTE: NCEA Division I coaches may only speak in person to upcoming Seniors. Freshmen-Juniors will be observation only.
Interest in NCEA programs can be responded to based on grade level according to NCEA regulations which can be found here
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Participation cost is $400. Horse show fees are not included in College Combine fee.
Combine Conference
June 18, 2025
4:00 @ Bowl Pavilion
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Participating equestrians, trainers, and parents are invited to attend Pathways to Collegiate Riding Conference. Guest speakers include Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse, Randi Heathman of The College Equestrian Advisor, and more!
Collegiate Fair
June 19-22, 2025
Collegiate coaches and administrators will be available throughout the weekend for one-on-one discussions with riders, trainers, and parents. This opportunity is exclusive to our registered recruits.
Collegiate Showcase Clinic
June 19, 2025
Clinicians will work with riders in a two-phase (flat and fences) small group setting.
Riders will be grouped by experience level.
Horses must be provided by riders (or leased) and MUST be of proper fitness for the level of the assigned clinic. Riders may be asked to swap horses during the clinic. Horses unable to tolerate swapping of riders should be disclosed to management prior to event.
Horses are available for lease by contacting management.
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Collegiate coaches will be onsite to evaluate rider performance.
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Auditing is free of charge.
ACT Prep
June 20, 2025
Bowl Pavilion ​
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Athletes will participate in a ACT Prep with academic professionals.
Horsemanship Quiz Bowl
June 20, 2025
Bowl Pavilion
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Educational horsemanship knowledge bowl with prizes!
Collegiate Show Observation June 20-22, 2025
Riders participating in the ExEL College Combine will be listed in a directory for colligate coaches to observe their classes. Riders may compete in any classes through the ExEL Show. Coaches will be assisted in tracking riders throughout the weekend.
Horses (and trainers) available to lease by contacting horse show management. Trainers are available to riders who do not have a trainer present at the show. Riders leasing horses are required to have a trainer.