The student riding associations throughout the Netherlands organize weekends of competition to join. They are called SO’s (Steden Ontmoetingen). You form a team with your association and join in different fields of riding like dressage and jumping on different levels. However, these weekends are more than just a competition. They generally come with nice parties, sleepovers and getting to know the other associations. SO’s can be throughout the country!
The SO’s are always themed. Some of our previous themes were Pokémon, Super Mario Pony Party, The Stable of Secrets and Willy Wonka! The last SO Hipac organized was in November 2025 with the theme Jurassic Pony!
Next to the SOs, the student riding associations also organize a yearly VNSK (Vereniging Nederlandse Studentenruiters Kampioenschap). Students who have gained enough points during at least two SO’s in a academic year and therewith are the best three riders of a rubric in dressage or jumping, may start during the VNSK. In 2022, Hipac organized the VNSK in September! The theme was Ponies of the Caribbean!
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