UC Davis cuts equestrian team amid budget claims and parent outrage
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 12:45 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
UC Davis has eliminated its equestrian program despite winning a conference championship, leaving student-athletes in a difficult position. The university cited budget constraints following an external review but faces backlash from parents and supporters who allege misrepresentation of financial data. Many students were denied admission after being recruited, and support for the program has led to lawsuits against the athletics director accusing him of inflating costs. Investigations are underway into potential fraud as the school's leadership solicited donations while planning the program's termination.
- •UC Davis cut its top-ranked equestrian team despite a recent championship.
- •Parents accuse the university of misleading recruits and misrepresenting program costs.
- •An independent audit questions the financial analysis presented by UC Davis.
- •Parents and supporters have filed a lawsuit against the athletics director.
- •University police are investigating potential fraud related to the program's termination.
- 12:45 AMYahoo Sports — UC Davis cuts entire equestrian team — then furious parents investigated
"Despite winning its third conference championship, a California university abruptly ended its top-ranked equestrian program this year — leaving student-athletes stranded without a team and a college to attend.
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